What Does It Mean When Your Tattoo Is Raised

When a tattoo is raised, it means that the area of the skin where the tattoo was applied is raised slightly above the surrounding skin. This typically occurs due to inflammation during the healing process, when the skin is trying to reject the foreign particles that make up the tattoo ink. This raised area can be itchy and uncomfortable, and sometimes can be accompanied by a small amount of fluid underneath the area of the raised skin. In some cases, raised tattoos may need to be treated with antibacterial cream or special cream to help reduce inflammation.