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If it's left unattended, it could go deeper into your skin or spread wider. Worst case scenario: you get gangrene or leprosy and your skin starts to fall off.
More likely in the 21st century: It'll feel itchy and sore longer than it ought to and that's really irritating. It could cause some parts of the tattoo to not heal correctly, thus damaging the design.
To avoid this, follow your artist's after-care directions. They know what they're talking about.
Use pure, non-irritating soap and lotion. Clean twice a day--no exceptions!! Dry with paper towels--not terrycloth bath towels. They harbor a lot of bacteria even when they're fresh out of the drier. I know it's gross. That's life. Literally.
As always, if you suspect your tattoo has become infected, ASK YOUR ARTIST ABOUT IT.
If there's any redness or puffiness after the first two days, chances are you're infected.
Don't use any harsh alcohol-based cleansers on the tattoo, though, and don't seal it up with a petroleum-based anti-bacterial cream.
GO TO YOUR ARTIST and ask him or her if it is infected. They'll be able to tell you better than the internet monster can and they'll be able to tell you how to care for it if it is.
Tattoo infections can have several forms.
If the tattoo needle was not sterilized or new, it is possible to develop hepatitis C and hepatitis B, as well as staph infections and HIV. There may not be symptoms for these diseases.
Skin infections from tattoos can be more obvious. Swelling and redness, fever and warmth of the infected area, as well as puss and oozing are sure signs of an infection.
Allergic reactions to the tattoo ink is very common, especially in red pigment ink.
Most of the time, the only downside is a dull tattoo. However, if the artist is using a bad ink that does not take well to the skin it could cause scarring. I recommend avoiding eBay at all costs for ink. Check out doublehtattoo.com They only sell top of the line ink and any brand you choose will look great.
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The ink in your tattoo seems to have run or bled out fom the outline what caused this?
it is bad ink that is why it happened
Does tattoo ink go bad?
no not really but i have not had one but i think it does not because it really just stays there.
Is it a bad thing for a new tattoo to scab?
No. That means it's healing. Don't pick the scabs or the ink will bleed.
Why does tattoo ink separate?
Tattoo ink would separate because it is water based so that it doesn't harm the body.
Is veterinary ink bad for human tattoos?
It's COMPLETELY different stuff, because animals are tattooed differently from people. Human tattoo ink is a liquid. The needle tube on the tattoo machine contains an ink reservoir. The artist dips the tip of the tube in the ink and the machine pulls it in. Veterinary ink is a paste used with this device that kinda looks like a big pair of pliers. The needles are set in the shape of numbers. The worker picks out the numbers needed, installs them in the device, spreads ink where the tattoo is going to go, squeezes the numbers into the animal, then rubs the ink in.
Why would tattoo ink smell bad?
Some tattoo ink smells bad because of bad qualities, while some are the smell itself. You need to have clear eyes when choosing tattoo inks.
Is it bad to tattoo with expired ink?
Yes
The ink in your tattoo seems to have run or bled out fom the outline what caused this?
it is bad ink that is why it happened
How can you tell if tattoo ink is expired?
if the ink is chunkey it is bad to use for tattoos and it will not wright on papper
What are the release dates for Bad Ink - 2013 Terrible Tattoo Showdown 1-4?
Bad Ink - 2013 Terrible Tattoo Showdown 1-4 was released on: USA: August 2013
What are the release dates for Bad Ink - 2013 Tattoo Crimes and Misdemeanors 1-5?
Bad Ink - 2013 Tattoo Crimes and Misdemeanors 1-5 was released on: USA: 25 August 2013
What are the release dates for Bad Ink - 2013 Baby Mama Tattoo Drama 1-7?
Bad Ink - 2013 Baby Mama Tattoo Drama 1-7 was released on: USA: 8 September 2013
Is tattoo ink flammable?
No, tattoo ink isn't flammable.
If a road rash happens on a tattoo and it scabs up and when the scab falls it takes the ink with it Can the ink cause health problems If there's any remaining ink?
The remaining ink will not cause any health problems. If you were going to have any problems with the ink, it would have happened immediately after getting the tattoo.
Does tattoo ink go bad?
no not really but i have not had one but i think it does not because it really just stays there.
Does tattoo ink contain iodine?
No, tattoo ink does not typically contain iodine. Tattoo ink is made up of pigments and carriers that are specifically designed for use in the skin. Iodine is not a common ingredient in tattoo ink.
Can you taste tattoo ink after getting a tattoo?
No.
