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To an extent, this is normal in a fresh tattoo and it's nothing to be concerned about. Keep pressure off of the limb that it is on (if applicable), and keep on a good aftercare cleaning regiment with good grade antibacterial soap such as Provon or Satin, or even better grade Dial soaps about twice a day. The swelling shouldn't last for more than about 3 days straight, but even if it lasts past this point, it's still not a huge deal and it simply denotes that you are healthy to a large extent. The site swells due to an influx of histamines that are essentially attacking the new tattoo, as it is a foreign agent that your immune system is not used to, nor is inclined to be and the swelling gets worse if it is say on your leg just due to gravity and the nature of swelling. Use warm water on the site when cleaning, and lather a liberal amount of soap onto the piece, then rinse with warm water and pat dry this with a clean paper towel. When this is done, apply thin coat of ointment to the tattoo and the best and easiest to find for tattoo aftercare is A&D. There are many artists out there who advocate the use of petroleum jelly for aftercare, but this has a tendency to leave your pores too open, and can sometimes draw ink out of the dermis resulting in a splotchy final appearance. If doing this for a good week after the tattoo, and there is no noticeable alleviation of the swelling, go back to the artist who did it, and he or she will advise you what to do from there and will very well have something sold in the shop for advanced aftercare that they can hook you up with.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt could mean anything form a slight allergic reaction to the ink to scar tissue. There are several ways to end up with scar tissue from a tattoo like not taking care of it properly to dull needles or a home made machine. Make sure you watch your artist take out a brand new needle each time and be sure you see an autoclave in the shop too!
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∙ 17y agoA tattoo is elevated from the skin due to scarring during the tattoo process. Once in a GREAT while a person will have a reaction to the ink.
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What does it mean when a tattoo has whips or itching?
it means the skin needs to be properly moisturized
How good is a afterlife tattoo gun?
As only your spirit rises when you are dead, all material things remain on earth. So, no tattoo guns allowed.
Is it safe to put lavender oil on a tattoo?
yes evil monkeys will come out of your skin and remove the tattoo
Can people with keylord skin get a tattoo?
yes,i have some
Can you get color tattoo on brown skin?
Yes. Although the darker your skin is, the less vibrant the color will be.
What does it mean when a tattoo has whips or itching?
it means the skin needs to be properly moisturized
If you get a tattoo on your back and as you grow older and bigger would it stretch?
The tattoo is on your skin. If your skin stretches, so will the tattoo.
What are the symptoms of tattoo poisoning?
Some of the Symptoms of Tattoo Poisoning are swollen skin and irritation. Other symptoms are flaky skin, rashes and even dry skin.
What is Rejuvi Tattoo Removal?
.... is a method of removing an unwanted tattoo that involves tattooing a agent into the skin that bonds with the tattoo pigment and helps to expel it to the skin surface. Yes it does work!
What does the term holiday used in the subject of tattoo ink mean?
It refers to scar tissue that forms on the tattooed skin while it is healing... it can leave what looks like blank spots on the tattoo.
What is the design for A tattoo depicting--starting a new life?
Often a tattoo depicting starting a new life is the phoenix as it rises from the ashes and is reborn
Can tattoo ink induce muscle growth?
No. It does nothing but stay under the skin as a tattoo.
When body temp rises blood vessels in the skin do what?
When body temperature rises, blood vessels in the skin dilate. This expansion allows heat to be released from the superficial vessels of the skin.
How good is a afterlife tattoo gun?
As only your spirit rises when you are dead, all material things remain on earth. So, no tattoo guns allowed.
What does it mean to bloodline a tattoo when talking about tattooing?
Bloodline tattoo is where they tattoo you with no ink, only water so it leaves a red line of blood on your skin. This mark will only last a few weeks then it will heal away. It is done to make a temporary out line.
Will A Tattoo Cover A Skin Graft?
Absulutely!
How do you stop skin from breaking out after getting a tattoo?
Using the petroleum jelly and the creams like bepanthen will prevent the skin from breaking out after getting a tattoo. They will prevent the skin from breaking out by keeping them moist.
