Experience I've been tattooing professionally for 10 years in shops in the US and England. I now own Dragonfly Ink in San Francisco, CA
Organizations Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Education/Credentials Apprenticed at Black and Blue Tattoo
Specialized training and certifications:
Cross-contamination Prevention
SofTaps Micropigmentation
Areola Repigmentation
Skin Needling
University Art Courses
Question So, i wanna make it clear, i totally am NOT questioning the professionalism or ability of the artist that made this beautiful lotus on my foot.My tattoo on my foot is a "golden lotus" it has many colors in it. This is my absolute first colored tattoo on me. My problem i am having is that 2 weeks ago Friday i got this tat and my foot on the purple shading on the petals of this flower is severely tender to the touch. No other part is sore. I mean when i got it it swelled so badly i couldn't walk on it for a few hours but it's still sensitive. Is that normal??? thanks
Answer Tiffany-
It is always good to talk to your tattoo artist in person as s/he is on the spot and can see what is happening better than I.
It isn't uncommon for foot tattoos to swell or even bruise, it isn't even super uncommon for it to be tender for some time. Two weeks is on the outside edge of that. If it is improving slowly, I'd not worry. If it doesn't get show improvement in the next few or gets worse, consult your health care provider.
