ok i got a nice size tattoo last night, and it has bleed some i have take care of it washing it and putting the a and d on it and now there is in parts where my red looks little and my black looks littler too so
how long will it bleed for
is the little differnce in color normal
is there anything to stop the bleeding of the ink
anything else i can do to help it heal beside wash and use the a and d
any advice is greatly welcomed
2007-06-21 07:51:49 · 10 answers · asked by jake b 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I don't know how this subject ever came up but, tattoo inks
do not bleed.
I could tell you more if I could see it, but, the bleeding of your
body should have stopped before you left the shop.
Almost sounds like a butcher job.
A tattoo will, "weep" somewhat and that is part of the healing,
but the weeping is a semi-clear liquid that shouldn't last too long.
Have some you know look at it, if it is getting infected, they should be able to tell.
2007-06-21 09:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by cpt m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your new tattoo sounds totally normal. Don't wash it too much because that will slow down the healing process. Washing it too much can irritate it and dry it out and then you'll scab. Bleeding is normal. Your new tattoo is an open wound. Everyone's skin heals differently. My tattoo stopped bleeding after the 2nd day. Just keep it covered in a light layer of a&d. Don't cover it with anything. Let it breathe. It's normal for the color to fade. I remember when I got my first tattoo I freaked out because the color was disappearing so I called the studio and they told me that it's normal. Your skin is in the process of healing so it will do some funky things. After a couple weeks it'll look bright and vibrant again! Hope I could help! Good luck! :)
P.s. Just to be on the safe side I would call your studio and ask them any questions you have. They'll know exactly what to do.
2007-06-21 08:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Briana 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is it bleeding ,or just weeping??
Don't do anything to it.
Follow your care instructions.
If the weeping does not stop,
in 24 to 48 hours, go back
and see your artist. Do Not...
listen to people, who tell you,
to put something weird on it.
Take medications, or wash it
more often.
Just follow your instructions.
It is quite normal, for people
to panic a little, after getting
a large tattoo. After all, it is a
large investment also. You will
be better able to tell, about the
colors when it is healed.
2007-06-21 10:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply a little light pressure, (press your palm over it) if you can stand it. Pressure will help stop the bleeding. It will probably ooze blood in spots for awhile, but it should clear up quickly. Take a multi-vitamin to help improve clotting.
The "shrinking" colors is due to the sweeling going down at the tattoo site. Your skin swelled because of the irritation and now it appears smaller. If it's a marked difference, you might go back and have some areas expanded.
2007-06-21 08:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well you dont want to make it too wet, because the colors will bleed a little, but you dont want it to scab either. it should stop bleeding out soon, i would just put a thin layer of the a and d on and not alot, and if it gets dry put it on, but dont put more on if there is still ointment on.
the difference in color is normal, you usually have to go back after you get it done right after it heals to get it recolored, most tattoo artists do this for free because it happens just about every time you get a new tat. if they wont do it for free then you should find a new tattoo artist next time.
2007-06-21 08:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
About another day and the bleeding should subcide
Difference in color is 100% normal
Bleeding ink will stop on it's own dont worry
It will heel soon just try not to sleep on the spot you got it on.
Congrads on the new too! Good Luck!
2007-06-21 08:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
definatly dont let the skin scab over. this will provoke a stronger healing response from your skin and will push the ink back out thru your skin. you want a slow and controlled healing of your skin. just keep it moisturised and open to the air so that the skin cells are replaced like normal, as though you were recovering from a bit of sunburn. and DONT scratch it when it starts itching.
2007-06-21 08:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by Scott B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try rubibing in the a&D and the put a thin coat on the outside of it and wrap it up for about two hours, sometimes due to the size it tae a while for the skin to heal and clot but if it doesn't stop by tomarrow go back to your artist he may have gone too deep.
2007-06-21 08:00:30 · answer #8 · answered by fuller_0_2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it shouldnt bleed for too much longer just pat it dry and keep it medicated. plus red is gonna be tricky, u will most likly have to get the red in your tat touched up, i did and i did everything right. most places touch ur tat up for free, so u should be good one that. good luck and im sure in a couple weeks it will look awesome, remember.... DONT PICK IT
2007-06-21 09:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by littleguns99 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't take asprin for a while thins the blood, will heal over in a couple of days
2007-06-22 23:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋