He almost has one of his calves covered but recently his leg will swell and hives will form about 2 mins. into the tattoo. Then they have to stop.
2007-03-28 14:28:16 · 8 answers · asked by kidlife 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I'm pretty sure he's allergic to the ink. It would probably be a bad idea to keep trying to finish the tattoo. If he is (and I'm pretty certain) allergic to the ink, prolonged or repeated exposure to the allergen could potentially cause an even severer allergic reaction (read: worst case anaphylactic shock aka swelling of the throat). Go to the doctor or possibly an allergist to confirm that he is allergic to the ink. But definitely stop trying to finish that tattoo. Before something bad happens.
2007-03-31 17:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Temperance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either he is allergic to an ink ingredient, his body is rejecting the ink causing a bad reaction, or the instruments aren't sterile.
Benadryl will help for the hives, and possibly the swelling. If he can, than he should probably see a doctor about it.
2007-03-28 22:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by yellowisthebestcolorever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very common.
Just a case of the nerves.
Some people actually
faint..tell him to remember
to breath, and eat something
before going.
Think Before You Ink.
2007-03-28 22:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an allergy but it could also be that your tattoo artist is not sterilizing their equipment properly. Is this a well know place and do you know if they keep all their equipment sterilized and up to date and use different equipment for each client who gets tattoos? This may be worth looking into.
2007-03-28 21:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesnt sounds right. Same shop and everything? New ink? diff ink?
2007-03-29 09:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is probably allergic to something in the inks.
2007-03-28 21:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by Alwyn C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he has become allergic to the ink.
2007-03-30 14:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by breed1951 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP GOING TO GET INKED~*~
2007-03-28 22:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by KRIS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋