WHAT IS A BLOWOUT
To understand this, we need to take a closer look at how the skin is structured. The skin consists of three layers: the epidermis (outer layer), dermis (middle layer), and subcutaneous layer (inner layer).
A blowout happens when the ink spreads under the skin, giving the appearance that it’s "bleeding" out. If you’ve recently gotten a tattoo that looks blurry, with lines that seem to have spread under the skin, this could indicate a blowout.
CAUSES OF BLOWOUTS
This happens when the ink is placed too deep in the skin, going past the intended layer (dermis) and into the fat layer (hypodermis). This can cause the ink to spread beyond the original lines, resulting in a blurry and "bleeding" effect.
To avoid this, you should avoid stretching or pulling the skin during the tattooing process, as this can cause the ink to move outside the planned lines, creating a "bleeding" effect.
The placement of the tattoo also plays a role. Areas with thinner skin, such as the inside of the elbow or the top of the foot, are more prone to this, as these areas require lighter and more precise pressure from the tattoo artist.
CAN IT BE FIXED?
Unfortunately, there is no simple solution to reverse a blowout once the damage has been done. The ink that has spread cannot be removed on its own.
However, there are two options for dealing with a blowout:
Laser treatment With the help of laser, unwanted ink can be removed. This can be a more time-consuming and costly solution, but it provides the opportunity to correct or start over.
Cover up: Dette innebærer å tatovere over den eksisterende tatoveringen med et nytt design som skjuler blowouten. Et godt planlagt motiv kan effektivt dekke problemområdet.
Here you can see some pictures of how they can look. (Images found on the internet.)
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