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Is It Normal For The Skin To Become Bright Red With Mild Swelling After Getting A Tattoo?

I just got a tattoo last night. After the artist was done, the skin around my tattoo was pinkish-red. Hours later, the skin became bright, bright red. The tattoo is located on the side of my stomach on my ribs. It's a little swollen but doesn't really hurt. Is it normal for my tattoo to be this color? I've had other tattoos before on my ankle and right below my neck on my back but it's never been this color. If you need pictures, I can show you. Thank you in advance!
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
This is due to acute inflammatory reaction by materials in tattoo.
It is an usual expected side effect of the tattooing process.
This reaction is in direct response to the piercing of the skin with needles impregnated with pigment dyes prepared from metal salts.
There may be transient redness and swelling of the area that disappears within 2-3 weeks.
Thus no special treatment is needed.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Is It Normal For The Skin To Become Bright Red With Mild Swelling After Getting A Tattoo?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. This is due to acute inflammatory reaction by materials in tattoo. It is an usual expected side effect of the tattooing process. This reaction is in direct response to the piercing of the skin with needles impregnated with pigment dyes prepared from metal salts. There may be transient redness and swelling of the area that disappears within 2-3 weeks. Thus no special treatment is needed. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.