This article was co-authored by Michelle Myles and by How.com.vn staff writer, Eric McClure. Michelle Myles is the Co-owner of Daredevil Tattoo, a tattoo shop located based in New York City's Lower East Side. Michelle has more than 20 years of tattooing experience. She also operates the Daredevil Tattoo Museum, co-owner Brad Fink's personal collection of antique tattoo memorabilia that he has amassed over the last 27 years of tattooing.
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Getting a tattoo can be exciting and overwhelming in the best way possible—especially if this is your first time. But you may be super worried if you’ve removed the bandage to wash the tattoo for the first time and spotted blood, don’t freak out. This is totally normal and you’ve got nothing to fear. Still, it makes sense that you’d want to make sure everything is healing appropriately, which is where we step in. In this article, we’ll help you figure out if the bleeding is anything to worry about, cover the other reactions your tattoo may have, and explain in detail when it’s time to see a doctor.
Things You Should Know
- It’s normal for a tattoo to bleed while you’re getting it. A healing tattoo may bleed or ooze a little for 1-3 days after you get it.
- So long as the amount of blood and the amount of pain diminishes every day, it’s healing as normal.
- If you see any signs of infection, see a doctor immediately.
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References
- ↑ https://uhs.umich.edu/bodyart
- ↑ https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/tattooaftercare.pdf
- ↑ https://faq.saniderm.com/knowledge-base/my-saniderm-is-filled-with-blood-what-should-i-do/
- ↑ https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/tattooaftercare.pdf
- ↑ https://numbedink.com/how-long-do-tattoos-take-to-heal/
- ↑ https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/blog/how-to-care-for-a-new-tattoo
- ↑ https://www.storiesandink.com/en-us/blogs/journal/is-it-normal-for-my-tattoo-to-scab
- ↑ https://authoritytattoo.com/pimple-and-spots-on-new-tattoo/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23295-tattoo-infection
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