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I haven't seen this before. I have outlines that will rise for a few minutes to a few hours, but nothing permanent.

Sorry, I've got no experience with this particular issue.

Replying to my own topic, but I guess I may as well ask my question here. I’ve done plenty of my own research and I’ve scoured the forum, but I’m still interested in your insight. I had an 11-month healed and well-executed tattoo touched up 4.5 months ago. It had ink fallout on two little bits, but the artist (not the original) redid the entirety of the tattoo instead... for uniformity of colour, I presume, though I knew and know this wasn’t necessary. It is now raised throughout; some bits more than others... like Braille. She also inked an Old English tattoo on my thigh in the same session, which healed perfectly - flush with the skin. Based on her portfolio and the reputable studio she works in, she is quite talented. Granted, I was mistaken and ill-advised, not covering the tattoo when I went outside on walks and even, on occasion, applying sun lotion (an open wound, I know). Other than those massive blunders, correct aftercare was followed. In full, the tattoo has a second layer of ink over what was otherwise a saturated tattoo, combined with poor aftercare. Scar tissue? Swelling? Purely consequence of a second layer of pigment making the skin rise as of unnecessary touching-up? Anyone have experience with this, specifically with touch-ups? Appreciate any insight. Again, it’s been 4.5 months since, so beyond those initial healing speculations.

Wear sleeveless shirts. Seriously, you're over thinking this. Get the tattoo you want and don't worry about the rest. Make sure you get referrals and see previous tattoos in the same style by the artist. Don't go to an "I can do every style" tattooer. NOBODY does every style well. Go to the people that specialize in the style you want.

Been in search of the full Dave Lum’s Heavy Duty Tattooing. Willing to buy VHS copy or borrow. Talk to a lot of guys about it when I get tattooed and most of them say they’ve seen it but don’t have a copy.

This is not a forum for scratchers. Read the forum rules.

Done two days ago, very happy!