Tattoo infection?

Question

Okay, so I got this tattoo 3 days ago near my hip and it is still extremely sore....like a medium sunburned feeling. Hurts to sit, wear pants that go near it, shirts that cover it etc. As a result Ive been walking around half naked all weekend haha. Wondering what the signs of infection are? My back tattoo didnt have any pain at all so this is not pleasant. Its not raised or bruised or red. How many days should I wait to contact the artist/doctor? Ive also been warned to definitely not re-cover it. Just wanting the opinion of seasoned tattoo vets. Thanks guys

Answer 1

the skin in that area is moved often, like when you sit or walk. wear lose pants that do not touch the area, wash it with a clear antibacterial soap, and use lotion to prevent the tattoo from drying out.

Answer 2

This doesnt sound like an infection.
Heres some signs of an infected tattoo:
Red streaking,streaking off and up the tattoo
Swollen,raised tattoo
Pussing,cracking,and bleeding
The tattoo will feel "HOT"
Fever

Your hip is a senstive area, and get alot of movement.your tattoo should and will feel "sore" for the first couple days, tattooing irritates the nerves.and is an "open wound"
If your touching it alot. STOP!
make sure your wahing it no more then twice a day with antibacterial soap, rubbing the soap with your fingers,and rinsing with warm water, and Pat Dry.

DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN ,OR A&D on a tattoo ever!

Use Aquaphor (Can be found in your lotion asle at any drug store) a small amount enough to have a light layer over tattoo. use this for the first 5-6days

After its heeled up you can use lotion
Non-alcohol,Non fragrance lotion
Cruel or Lubriderm.

Good luck, If it does not feel any better in the next couple days then contact your artist, and or go to the Dr.

Answer 3

Everyone gave OK answers but I guess is the ink that your tattoo artist used.

Also the needle and how hard they pressed.


I read your other questions also.

Your lotion that you are using

could be a lot of things

Use lubriderm, Don't go into the sun or uv for 4weeks.
its could be irritating it.

Make sure it get a lot of air, don't cover it up when you sleep,
don't get it wet when you shower, Don't itch it, if you have to rub lubriderm on it.

no one can really tell over the Internet with no pict.
My suggestion is

Go back to your tattoo artist and ask.

Answer 4

its not infected, its just a tattoo. its going to be sore for a few days. Worry if its still sore 3 weeks after. Go see your artist if you have any problems.

its infected when the outside 2inches or so around it are discoloured and its *****. its going to be very angry looking.

I had to break an office chair just to sit down when i got my back done. couldnt sit right for a fwe days either!

Answer 5

make sure you get it done in a well-known place with a good reputation, as some of the cheaper, backstreet parlours carry a higher risk of infection from using non-sterilised equipment. Then keep it clean once you've had it done and you should be fine =)

Answer 6

No need to worry, your hip is a very sensitive spot. It will take longer for it to heal. I know what your going thru, I had a tattoo put on top of my foot and i thought the same thing

Answer 7

actually, thats totally normal. your back tat had a lot more tissue to work with, the one on your hip is pretty much right on the bone. the pain is going to be similar to that til it heals. it wont be as strong in a couple of days. just make sure that you continue to care for it like the artist instructed you too

Answer 8

It's just in a hard to heal area.
watch it, keep loose clothing on it, if anything starts to ooze from it see a DR.

Answer 9

the reason it hurts so much is it's in a place that moves more than the other....signs of infection are....red streaks... yellow puss....keep it clean and use a triple antibacterial cream

Answer 10

WITHOUT YOU HAVING ANY REL SIGN OF INFECTION I WOULD SAY ALL IS WELL. MAYBE THATS JUST A MORE SENSITIVE PART OF YOUR BODY.