Why Is My Tattoo Raised?

Why Is My Tattoo Raised

The Formation of Scabs and Crust – As you may know, getting a tattoo means getting an open wound on the skin. During the tattooing process , your skin is being poked thousands of times, which makes the body respond as if it would respond to an actual injury.

The immune system fights to heal the ‘wound’ as soon as possible, which in this case, takes time, or a few days. That is why your tattoo in the first few days doesn’t appear raised. The body is still getting rid of the excess ink, blood, and plasma resulting from the tattooing process.

After it is done oozing and once it is cleansed and left to dry, your tattoo starts forming a new skin layer. As a result, you will notice your tattoo appearing raised, as well as forming a crust or scabs. This is a completely normal process when accompanied by other symptoms like itching and scabs falling off.

  • What To Do?

In this case, patience will be your strongest virtue. The formation of scabs and their own falling off is a waiting game that you can’t really do much about. Actually, there are a few things you can or can’t do. For example;

  • You should NOT touch or peel off the scabs; this will prolong the healing process and possibly lead to an infection
  • You can apply a thin layer of mild, gentle, and fragrance-free ointment or lotion to rehydrate the skin and relieve the itching
  • You should NOT scratch the tattoo at all costs