tattoo hurts ???

Question

i just got a small heart tattoo between my thumb and finger
i looks swollen and it hurrrrrrrrts like hell
is this normal?

i got it 2 days ago

Answer 1

As the skin of the new tattoo heals, you want to keep it moist. How to prevent scabbing, which removes color from the tattoo and which would also create itching and the temptation to touch the tattoo, even scratch it. In order to prevent drying, you'll use a cream to moisturize the tattoo. How often and how much? You want to use enough so that the tattoo doesn't feel tight, dry, or itchy, and you want to achieve a thin coating, since you don't want to clog the pores.

An antibiotic cream perhaps? Well, here's the deal with that. Many, many, many people use antibiotic creams in the aftercare of their new tattoo (like Neosporin, Polysporin, Bacitracin, Bepanthen, etc.). An antibiotic, however, is for killing bacteria and these may not, hopefully will not, be present. Antibiotic creams do not necessarily promote healing. in addition, in a very small percentage of people who are allergic to certain antibiotics, a relatively high dose through all those punctures in the skin can lead to the ultimate in allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock—a full-body allergic reaction that is characterized by breathing difficulty and plummeting blood pressure. So, while an antibiotic isn't really necessary unless an infection develops, it will do no harm unless you just happen to be allergic to it.

Answer 2

My tattoo was slightly swollen and very uncomfortable for several hours after I had it done, but it hurt less during the next day or so. If your tattoo is more than a day old and it's still swollen and hurting badly then you may have an infection. Have you been keeping it clean and was it done in a sanitary environment? Also, you have to take into account that you got it in a spot that is often stretched and moved so that could add to your pain. You may want to have a doctor look at it...

Answer 3

Lots of nerves in the hand, keep an eye on it ,if it looks infected take the usual steps. It shouldn't be hurting very much several days later. It will appear to be swollen for about a week depending on how big it is and how deep the artist had the needles set, and if it was "Fine Line" or single needle. Heavy lines or multiple needles are more traumatic to the derma and take longer to heal.

Answer 4

You just got punctured hundreds of times by a tiny needle with ink embedded into your skin. I don't really think it's supposed to feel good. The area in which you got your tattoo is rather tender to begin with. Watch for signs of infection and keep the area clean. Follow the tattoo artsist's insturctions.

Answer 5

Do you mean BETWEEN your fingers? A lot of people know that between your fingers are very sensitive and feels more than usual. Like paper cuts, they never hurt until there's one right between your fingers. The nail and the tattoo man/woman probably weren't professionals, and forgot to clean the needle.

Answer 6

how long ago did you get it? what color was it? was it done by a clean professional?


if it's a few hours old, then it's probably fine. if the swelling persists, then go to the doctor. why would you get one there?

Answer 7

i got one on my foot and that one hurt alot more 2 days after, but the one on my wrist didnt... so perhaps its placement.. my foot also swelled. should be fine.. but if you are worried check with your artist

Answer 8

of course they do