Tattoo FAQ

The tattoo scene speaks of a blowout when the color of a tattoo runs into the deeper layers of the skin and unwanted "shading" occurs.

Although this only happens in very rare cases, we believe it is more than fair and correct to address this issue - even if it is not welcomed by our market companions.

The texture of the skin varies from person to person; if a tattoo artist does not assess the client's skin correctly, an unintentional blowout can occur.

Even the best and most experienced tattoo artist may experience a blowout.

However, you can minimize the risk considerably by putting yourself in professional and experienced hands.

The texture of the skin is not the same on every part of the body and also varies from person to person.

Young women, for example, are affected more often than their male peers. This is mainly due to the fact that their epidermis and dermis are generally somewhat thinner.

There are various factors that could cause a rare blowout:

• The tattoo artist unintentionally stitches too deep or at the wrong angle.
• The customer has weak connective tissue or problematic skin in general.

Areas of the body with thinner skin, such as the back of the hand, fingers, upper arm (inside) or back of the foot, are generally more susceptible than others.

The earliest a blowout becomes visible is 24 to 48 hours after the pricking.

The most important thing, however, is to allow the tattoo to heal completely before taking counteractive measures - because only then can objective and individual action be taken.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.