I got it done on saturday and it was good. I followed all of the instructions. I am putting frag. free lotion on it, but the swelling is down in my hand and arm. My arm is a little warm and a little painful still. It is not really red but it is swollen. What do I do?
2006-09-19 13:36:36 · 10 answers · asked by Sleepy1love1 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
My new tat doesn't have any pus or discharge or anything, but around a couple spots it is a little red. I have been icing it and keeping it elevated.
2006-09-19 13:45:59 · update #1
Yes that is very VERY normal. I have 5 tattoos and each one of them was swollen and hurt bad afterwards. Just keep rubbing the AD ointment on it and you will be fine!
2006-09-19 13:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Crazy_Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The warmth indicates infection. Ice it down at night and only use neosporin or bacitracin on the tattoo. Is there any red or yellow in it? Sometimes you could be allergic to these colors. If the symptoms persist or get worse, call a Dr. for an antibiotic. Tattoos do swell but not like you describe.
2006-09-19 13:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by *Larry P. he's for me* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is normal. It is an open wound and it needs to heal. If you have any questions go to the tat artist that did your tat and have them check it out. Make sure you keep it clean.
2006-09-19 13:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by roos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By now it should have gone down some... if it gets worse or it doesn't get better in a day or 2 I would go immediately to the doctor.
2006-09-19 18:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor. Sounds like an infection and could be serious. Why in the world would you get a tattoo on your lower arm? See, do something stupid and you start paying the price!!!
2006-09-19 13:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just keep lotion on it. If it starts getting really sore and going down hill and not getting better, go to your doctor and get it checked out.
2006-09-19 13:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the tattoo shop where you got it done at and they will tell you if anything is wrong and if so,they will also tell you what you need to do about it
2006-09-19 13:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by April B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah. Put some A&D on it and dont pick at it.
2006-09-19 13:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by kittiesandsparklelythings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normal
2006-09-19 13:43:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is normal, bear with it and it will go away
2006-09-19 13:38:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋