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| New Foot Tat | 10/8/2009 |
Q: So, i wanna make it clear, i totally am NOT questioning the professionalism or ability of the artist ...
A: Tiffany- It is always good to talk to your tattoo artist in person as s/he is on the spot and can ...
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| Massive Tattoo Ink Loss and Soft Scabs and Possible Repair | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Hey i recently have gotten 2 red and black nautical starz on my shoulders and i already understand ...
A: Donald- It isn't uncommon for for scabs to cause ink loss. I'd be careful not to pick it and if ...
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| tattoo licence | 10/4/2009 |
Q: how do I get a tattoo licence in New York State?
A: Amy- There is no standard licensing in the United States, each local health department has its owm ...
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| cross contamination for tattoos and peircings | 10/2/2009 |
Q: 1.What is cross contamination 2.What do you do if you cross contaminate something Thanks for youe ...
A: Michelle- Cross-contamination is the physical movement or transfer of potentially harmful bacteria ...
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| just getting started | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I just got a starter kit to begin learning. I plan on practicing on pig skin etc. before getting ...
A: Carolyn- I'm glad you wrote to get assistance, unfortunately, I'm not able to help with actual ...
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| Tattoo Healing | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I got a tattoo 4 days ago and it is healing nicely (still tender, but has a light "crust" all over ...
A: MJ- I actually prefer not using A&D ointment. I'd recommend using cocoa butter or unscented ...
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| tatoo licensing | 9/24/2009 |
Q: im a 36 year old male interested in obtaining a full license i have been doing some tatoos on ...
A: Neil- There is no standard licensing in the United States (where I am), nor do I think there is one ...
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| Light tattoos | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I was thinking of getting a white tattoo but I've heard of too many complications and faliures with ...
A: Kelsy- The only real failure of white is that dose not actually look white. All tattoos are seen ...
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| Nickel allergy | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have a definite allergy to nickel (even needed fillings and dental work replaced) but am obsessed ...
A: Cindy- I don't think there is nickel in most (or any) tattoo ink, but reds are most likely to cause ...
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| spreading bumps on healed tattoo | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a sleeve on my right arm. i haven't had any work done on it in at least a year. 2 months ago ...
A: Korey- It seems highly unlikely that a year healed tattoo will suddenly be giving you trouble all ...
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| tattoo bumps | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have multiple tattoos on my arm but one in particular has bumps on it. it is on my forearm it ...
A: Steven- First, stop using any lotion or ointment on the tattoo. It maybe a minor ink reaction or ...
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| Cosmetic Lip Tattoo? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions about getting a cosmetic lip tattoo. How old do you have to be, with & ...
A: Vika- In most states you have to be 18 years old to have any tattooing done, cosmetic or ...
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| Safe Inks, Sun effects | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I have been considering getting a large design of mine done, about 4 inches wide, eight inches long, ...
A: Dorian- I'd say no deep massage for about 2-3 weeks after getting tattooed, until it is totally ...
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| Tattoo | 8/14/2009 |
Q: im jeff. I want to get a tattoo on my back to cover up the scar tissue that i have. When i was ...
A: Jeff- I actually specialize in covering scars with tattoos. Yes, you can cover most scars with ...
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| Safe Inks, Sun effects | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have been considering getting a large design of mine done, about 4 inches wide, eight inches long, ...
A: Dorian- Tattoo ink (or even piercings) are indeed foreign substances to the body and the body often ...
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| New tat. | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I got my tat on my back I had it covered when it rained so that it didnt get wet. I took the ceran ...
A: Marylin- It actually sounds quite normal, if you'd been waring a bandage, it would have stuck to ...
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| my tattoo | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i just got a tattoo on my foot(the top) like a week ago its pretty and ilike it but the ink comes ...
A: Laura- Doesn't sound like anything to worry about. I'm not sure what "floating" ink is, sounds ...
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| Tattoo artists in Ireland or Scotland | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I'll be traveling in Ireland and Scotland later this month and was considering getting a tattoo ...
A: Barrett- I wish I did know artists in Ireland or Scotland. I'd recommend doing some internet ...
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| Piercing licensing | 8/6/2009 |
Q: You have probably heard this question before, but I'm new to this website so please forgive me. How ...
A: Preacher- You need to contact you local health department, as each county as its own regulations. ...
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| should i get this tattoo now? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I've had an idea for a tattoo for over a year now and I still want to get it. I was thinking of a ...
A: Steve- I can't imagine there would be too much distortion, but it isn't really possible to predict. ...
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| Wrist tattoo problem? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I just got my wrist tattooed 5 days ago. Its healing absolutely fine, but around the scab or ...
A: Nick- Apologies for the delay, tattoos will not ever be as dark/bright as the first day for a ...
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| covering color | 7/4/2009 |
Q: My tattoo is a heart shape formed by leaves. Inside the heart, the artist used yellow ink. I don't ...
A: Marsi- Yellow is generally pretty easy to cover. The yellow could impact the new color slightly, ...
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| beggining | 6/30/2009 |
Q: and im 16 :] i have been thinking on becoming a tattoo artist but i dont know how to start. what ...
A: Missy- The first step it to take art classes, and you can start in high school. Learn and practice ...
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| informational | 6/29/2009 |
Q: can you get a penis tattoo if you have herpes and gential warts?
A: Joe- Not sure, I'd discuss this with your medical provider. I know tattoos on lips can cause ...
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| Koi Fish Tattoo | 6/26/2009 |
Q: Hey, I'd like to get a tattoo of a Japanese koi swimming up stream with cherry blossoms floating on ...
A: Dawn- I'd recommend visiting tattoo shop or websites in your area and find someone with some ...
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| Is my tattoo healing right? | 6/25/2009 |
Q: It has been two weeks since I got my First tattoo, and it is healing (its itchy), but the middle ...
A: Nesha- It all sounds quite normal- flaking and dry skin and so on. The colors will always look ...
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| Tattoo Leak | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I got a tattoo on the top of my foot about a year ago, and the tattoo artist did press to hard on a ...
A: Kayleigh- Generally the only way to deal with ink spread is to either alter the design or have ink ...
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| hypoallergenic tattoo ink | 6/23/2009 |
Q: apparently with my new tattoo i got i found out that i like alot of poeple am allergic to red. is ...
A: Dave- There is no hypoallergenic red ink that I know of. What I've found is that often using a ...
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| Tattoo | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a rosery tattoo around my ankel and on the top of my foot.I got it over a year ago and ...
A: Kait- Generally, once ink is healed without problems, new ones don't appear. Maybe it is just a ...
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| my tattoo is still "leaking" ink after 9 months | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I got my 4th tattoo last August, and now (May) it still appears to be leaking ink. It does not ...
A: Morgan- Sometimes ink doesn't stay in the boundaries of the tattoo. Tattoo healing is not entirely ...
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| possible infection | 5/24/2009 |
Q: hi I recently got some work done about 5 days on a leg piece of a fantasy style phoenix it was a 5 ...
A: Daniel- Doesn't sound worrying from what you say, as ever, check in with your artist as s/h is on ...
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| 2year old tattoo is sore and has scabing. | 5/23/2009 |
Q: But latley the red part of the butterfly has had a scab on it, the red part and is a little sore. My ...
A: Debbie- It could be a red reaction. It might be time to check in with your health care provider ...
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| tattoo | 5/3/2009 |
Q: how do i know if my tattoo is getting infected and should it still be painfull 2 days after?
A: Will- It is totally normal for the tattoo to be sore for 2-3 days after, mine tend to be sore about ...
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| how to lighten red. | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I got a sun tattoo on my back 2 months ago and some of the red faded in the middle and I want to ...
A: Erin- It is always good to check in with your tattoo artist as s/he is on the spot. It is possible ...
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| dragon protection | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I want to get a tattoo around a portait of my parents and want to border it with a dragon that ...
A: Leeane- As I said, I'm not a dragon expert or even a color expert. I'd recommend you find someone ...
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| More than a blowout? | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My question is: I got a tattoo on my wrist 3 weeks ago. It is just a silhouette of a fish about and ...
A: Amanda- I have had the halo-like effect happen both on tattoos I've done and others have done on ...
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| tattoo i received | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i just got a tattoo on my wrist and i noticed i got white blister looking bumps.hear to find out the ...
A: Shani- White bumps are pretty common on fresh tattoos. Generally they are from over use of, or ...
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| dragon protection | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I want to get a tattoo around a portait of my parents and want to border it with a dragon that ...
A: Leeane- This is not really a question I can answer. There are so many different kinds of dragons ...
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| allergy | 4/25/2009 |
Q: heres the pic of my tattoo... it looks worst because of the flash.. the skin is realy shiny and the ...
A: Ricardo- My advice is still the same, give your body some time to heal without any additional ...
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| allergie or i dont now what?? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i got my tattoo on January in spain.is in my inner bicep.. at fist it seemed ok but a week after it ...
A: Ricardo- It could be that the tattoo had a slight reaction to the bepanthol and I agree, I think it ...
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| tattoo healing (almost 3 weeks) | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I had a quick question, I got my tattoo done on my forearm on April 3rd and used aquafor afterwards. ...
A: Matt- My guess is that what is going on is a simple loss of ink and all that is needed is a touch ...
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| tattoo colouring | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I had the outline of my first tatt done 3 weeks ago and loved it. I went today and had some colour ...
A: Donna- How to deal with the color depends on what it is you don't like about the color. If it is ...
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| Tattoo | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i have been really exited about learning to tattoo people, but i cant find anywhere that will take ...
A: Emma- I'd start by contacting, and perhaps joining, the Association of Professional Tattoo Artists. ...
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| infected parts of my tattoo | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I just got my tattoo fully done a few days ago. parts of my tattoo got infected. I found this ...
A: Derek- I haven't any knowledge of tattoo genie, haven't heard of it. Unfortunately, I cannot give ...
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| RE-INKING A FAIRLY NEW TATTOO | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I RECENTLY GOT A TATTOO AND IT WAS DONE IN BLACK BUT IT'S NOT DARK ENOUGH - WHEN IS THE SOONEST I ...
A: Carol- A tattoo will look a bit faded through part of the healing, but will get darker once it is ...
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| dry needling a tattoo | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I've got red reaction on my ankle tattoo. I have had it dry needled. How many times should I have ...
A: Cindy- Honestly, I've never used dry needling for allergic reactions, although I understand the ...
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| Question about 2 month old tattoo still not healed. | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I got an outline tattoo on my leg about 2 months ago. The outline is in red. About a week after i ...
A: Mike, I always encourage talking to your tattoo artist as s/he is on the spot. (please note, ...
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| Red reaction keloid scaring | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I had a small tattoo of the outline of Africa on the inside of my ankle done in ox blood red (they ...
A: Lise- First, I'd suggest not putting anything on the scar. It is probably inflamed and sensitive ...
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| hair free tattoo | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I read your response on waiting a year before you wax a tattoo. But what about nair, or possible ...
A: Anne- Actually, I think the response you saw was another artist also answering questions on this ...
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| raised tatoo | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I got a tatoo a year ago. It didn't seem to heal right. It is still raised and i feel a pinching in ...
A: Lyn- I'm not sure what your question is in this email. Generally, allergic reactions to ink are ...
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| fragrance free lotion | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I was curious why the lotion recommended for aftercare always says non scented or fragrance free ...
A: Shawn- Fragrance and scents have alcohol and other stuff you don't want on a fresh tattoo , but ...
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| tattooing | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My question is about tattooing. I have done self studying and self training for tattooing for a long ...
A: Debbie- I am not a lawyer so I cannot address waivers, although I'd check with your count/state ...
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| ink | 3/8/2009 |
Q: what are the best inks? i want a tat but ive read alot about tatoos and alot of shops use different ...
A: Scott- There are many brands of ink, and each artist has her/his favorites. There are so many ...
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| tattoo lisence | 3/7/2009 |
Q: what are the requirements in Rhode island
A: Luke- Every state and often even each county have different requirements. So I recommend you ...
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| tattoo | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I just got my first tattoo about three weeks ago. I hasn't smoothed out yet and it doesn't look ...
A: If you can check in with your tattoo artist that would good as s/he is on the spot and I am not. ...
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| Water line? | 3/3/2009 |
Q: what is a water line? because my ink on my leg started to turn gray and my artist told me it was a ...
A: Jay- A water line is when the tattoo is done in water, without ink. It is done on tattoos where a ...
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| tattoo | 3/2/2009 |
Q: do u need a special needle to wrk on a scarred tattoo and if yes what kind
A: Angele- No you do not need a special needle to work on scars, but you do need an artist who is ...
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| scarring | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have many little scars from healed psoriasis. I am determined to get it covered, even if it's with ...
A: Chelsea- It is possible to tattoo over scars. Freckles are a fun idea and sounds like it has ...
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| removal/tat | 2/26/2009 |
Q: what product is really proven to works on removal of tat?
A: Delila- I do keep seeing the products that promise removal of tattoos with creams, but haven't ...
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| Tattoo | 2/25/2009 |
Q: k so i bleach the hairs on my stomach because they get dark and i don't wanna shave... then i ...
A: Courtney- I'm not sure, to tell the truth, I'd imagine it would not make much of a difference to ...
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| red and swollen leg | 2/24/2009 |
Q: so ive read sum of the questions and anwsers about swollen legs from tattoos but i got mine on ...
A: Manny- I still wouldn't worry. It is less common to still be swollen and red a week after, but not ...
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| tattoo on a healed keloid scar AND STRETCH MARKS | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I WANT TO TATTOO OVER STRETCH MARKS AND SOME KELOID SCARS WHICH HAS COMLETELY HEALED AND BECOME ...
A: Maddy- I am unfamiliar with these injections so I'd refer you to your health care provider for info ...
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| tattoo | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have a scar on the back of my head which a shave, i was thinking about a tattoo on the my lower ...
A: Andrew- Yes the scar can be tattooed over. Talk to artists in your area and see if you can find ...
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| Tattoo on leg | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I recently (this past Saturday) got a tattoo on my leg between my ankle and knee. It is about 3 ...
A: Traci- It is very common and normal for lower leg and ankle areas to swell after getting tattooed. ...
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| Tattoo pricing | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I would just like to know a guestamated pricing for a tattoo I am about to get. I do have another ...
A: Sarah- It really isn't possible to give an estimate. There are so so many variables: body ...
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| snake and tiger | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I'm thinking of getting another tattoo and have been looking at different Tiger and Snake Tattoos, ...
A: Nina- Tattoo meanings are as varied as the the people who get tattooed. There may be specific ...
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| bruise after tattoo? | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I just got a new tattoo 3 days ago, right after I got home from getting it I noticed on one spot I ...
A: Kelly- Some people do get bruising around tattoos, so it maybe that is what you are seeing. Ink ...
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| tattoo pain and cramping | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have eight, rather large tattoos on various places on my body, color and no color. I've always ...
A: Ashley- Some people to have some muscle soreness or even cramps after getting tattooed resulting ...
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| tatoo | 2/3/2009 |
Q: i have a tatoo on my ankel that i got a year ago. it is about a pinky long and pinky langth. it is a ...
A: Brittany- It is not possible for me to really give you a idea of how to cover your old tattoo ...
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| dry wrinkled tattoo | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I got a tattoo on my leg from a friend 20days ago and I over medicated with a&d because it would ...
A: Jose- It is hard for me to say without seeing it, I'd recommend you have your pal take a look and ...
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| Colored Tattoos on my skin complexion | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have read many things such as skin keloiding and what colors look best but i have also heard that ...
A: Sean- It is not really possible for me to give too accurate an idea with a photo, your skin seems ...
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| Scar Tissue | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have sever scar tissue on my back and i wanted to know if it could safely be covered up. It is ...
A: Ashley- It is very difficult to say without seeing it in person. Many scars can be covered, even ...
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| Colored Tattoos on my skin complexion | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have read many things such as skin keloiding and what colors look best but i have also heard that ...
A: Sean- I think you are asking about how colored ink looks on darker skin tones. The answer is it ...
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| covering over a tattoo | 1/18/2009 |
Q: i got a tatto on Jan. 16th, 2009. It does not look the way i think it should. How long do i have to ...
A: Brandy- First, I would give the tattoo a chance to fully heal to see if the problem gets any ...
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| tattoo | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My name is Hannah.I only have simple questions to ask.If you may, please send the answers to me as ...
A: Hannah- Apologies for the delay. The history of tattooing is long and unfortunately, I'm not well ...
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| OUCH MY FOOT | 1/15/2009 |
Q: :) Ok now my problem is that its extremly swollen and kind of a pink purple color on the out side ...
A: Jenn- Feet/ankles do tend to stay swollen longer than other parts of the body. Two weeks is ...
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| tattoo | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I just got my first tattoo about a week and a day ago on my wrist and I peeled it off which I know I ...
A: Alexis- First, take a breath. It is unlikely that the tattoo is permanently messed up. The shiny ...
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| Mixing with white ink | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Does white ink stick better when mixed with other colors? What happens if the body absorbs/rejects ...
A: Tim- The issue with white primarily is that it is difficult to see under the skin tone as it is ...
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| tattoo maintenance | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I know it isnt wise to consume acohol for 3-4 days prior to getting fresh ink.....Is there any ...
A: Brian- I generally advise refraining from alcohol consumption for at least 48 hours after getting ...
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| Skin rash on tattoo outline | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My tattoo is 7 months old and all of a sudden I have a itchy, stinging line of bumps on the outline ...
A: Jesse- I can't think of anything tattoo related that this can be. After 7 months, all healing is ...
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| keloid | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have never got a keloid until I pierced my ears. I want to get a Tattoo but i am afraid it might ...
A: Evan- There really isn't an area of the body that doesn't keloid, that said, it does seem ears seem ...
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| tattoo and keloid | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I got a tattoo on my chest about 5 years ago and got it touched up about 8 months ago. a couple of ...
A: Andrea- I'd be very surprised if it was developing a keloid or any scar. After 8 months, all ...
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| Recent Tattoo | 1/2/2009 |
Q: My son recently got a tattoo (3 days ago) He is currently using A&D oitment and antibacterial soap ...
A: Donna- Apologies for not getting to you before today. I wouldn't normally recommend a bandage. ...
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| Cover up | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have a large tribal dragon on my right arm, it goes from just below my bicep, to my shoulder. Part ...
A: Paul- I'm sorry to hear you are not happy with your tattoo. I'm not sure what "bloggy" means, but ...
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| why is my tatoo wrinkled? is this normal? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i got my first tatoo a week ago and when i got it was swollen and i used a & d oitment on it and the ...
A: Marcy- I always suggest you check in with your tattoo artist as s/he is on the spot and can see it ...
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| swolling | 12/30/2008 |
Q: i got a tattoo on 12/25 on my ankle. it was a bit swollen the next day but today(4days later) is ...
A: Brenda- It is pretty common for ankles to swell post tattoo, even over a few days. I'd recommend ...
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| Tattoo bug bite like bumps randomly around my tattoo | 12/28/2008 |
Q: There are now about 8 but they are in random spots around my tattoo. They itch and some of them are ...
A: India- Sometimes the freshly tattooed skin is more sensitive to lotions/aftercare and can cause the ...
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| Little Red bumps | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Ok, I got a tattoo about 5 days ago and at first there was just a couple of little red bumps but ...
A: Brittney- It is always good to check in with the artist you worked with as s/he is on the scene and ...
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| parent consent | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Ok I'm 16 years old. my mom agreed for me to get a tattoo with my brother and I'm wondering because ...
A: Alex- I think most states require a person to be 18 years old to get tattooed, it certainly does in ...
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| vitamin oil | 12/21/2008 |
Q: just got a new tattoo about 7h ago and was just wondering if i could use vitamin oil to keep it ...
A: Sarah- First, consult the aftercare instructions you received, each artist has preferred aftercare ...
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| Tattoo looks like it has leaked inside the skin | 12/17/2008 |
Q: a koi' which has an electric blue colour done about 6 weeks ago. Initially a bruise appeared around ...
A: Mark- As always, I encourage you to talk to and show your tattoo to the artist who did it. S/he is ...
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| I was told | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I asked a local shop for an apprenticeship. They told me it would cost me around $9000. I thought ...
A: Russell- I'm not sure what the going rate of apprenticeships these days, but I suspect $9k is ...
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| Best Cosmetic Pigment | 10/13/2008 |
Q: In your experience/opinion...what is the best brand of perm make up pigment? I worry clients will ...
A: Kerry- Keeping good color is more about getting it right from the start- matching skin tones, being ...
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| Perm make up (lip colour) | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I just finished a perm make up course. I was not too impressed regarding mixing colours for the ...
A: Kerry- I'm not able to say for sure without seeing your technique, the ink, and the lips ...
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| tattoo infection | 9/18/2008 |
Q: One question asked about what to do when a tattoo gets infected, and you replied that they should ...
A: Dylan- This answer did not come from me, there are more than one tattoo artist answering. I've ...
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| Tattoo shops in MD | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find reputable tattoo shops in MD. I have asked around but no luck so far. How can I ...
A: Tav- If you aren't getting recommendations, I'd suggest visit shops and looking at portfolios. ...
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| apprentiship | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have been in love creating art since i was a child. What i would like to know is how do i go about ...
A: Allie- I'm not a piercer, so not sure about that. I'd say first contact the Associtaion of ...
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| tattoo inprint | 9/16/2008 |
Q: i got 2 tattoos today and so far about 8 hours afterwards it is still leaving a faint inprint on my ...
A: Martin- It is TOTALLY normal to have tattoo imprints for the first 24-36 hours or so. The skin is ...
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| Irritated tattoo? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Ok so its monday.... on Saturday night i got a fairly large tattoo of a dragon done on my upper ...
A: Amanda- If you can check in with your tattoo artist that would good as s/he is on the spot and I am ...
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| First Tatoo | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I just got a tatoo on my arm (it went all the way around). It is the second day now and I can barely ...
A: Jacquie- It is not at all uncommon to be pretty sore the day or two after a bigger tattoo, ...
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| Tattoo pigment problem | 9/14/2008 |
Q: So i've been liscenced and tattooing for 3 years, and have been using Millenium inks for some time ...
A: Wil- you might try a different brand of yellow, some brands work better for different clients than ...
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| my tattoo | 9/14/2008 |
Q: was told to keep it clean and given a cream to apply 6 times a day for 5 days. there is still a ...
A: Alison- If you can check in with your tattoo artist that would good as s/he is on the spot and I am ...
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| African American Tattooist | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for anything on African American tattoos or tattooist...I found one major AA tattooist ...
A: I wasn't sure what your question exactly is, but there is a magazine devoted to tattoos for people ...
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| Overworked Tattoo | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I think it was overworked and too deep (not sure if that is the same thing). It did get infected ...
A: Tammy- The skin may have been overworked, it is difficult for me to tell online. Even if it is, it ...
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| Overworked Tattoo | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I think it was overworked and too deep (not sure if that is the same thing). It did get infected ...
A: Tammy- It is hard to say for sure what happened. It is still healing so you won't know for sure ...
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| going ovr a tat for the second time | 9/11/2008 |
Q: i just got my tat but i want it darker how long do i wait b 4 they can darken it? thanks
A: Jessica- I think it is best to wait 4 weeks before going back over it. Something to remember is ...
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| Tattoo | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo like 2 or 3 days ago and where theres supposed 2 be black shading it looks like its ...
A: Wesley- Tattoos are a work in progress until healed, so often, particularly with shading, it is ...
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| tattoo license for missouri | 9/8/2008 |
Q: what do i need to do to get a missouri tattoo license?
A: Licensing laws vary from city to city within each state, and are different for each state. I'm in ...
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| tattoo in process of removal | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a tribal arm band that I commenced removal of a couple of years ago. I only had one laser ...
A: Ann- The first thing I'd recommend is talking to the people who did the laser treatment. I'm not ...
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| price of tattoos | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I want to get a four leaf clover tattoo about 2 inches tall and 1 inch across can anyone tell about ...
A: Amy- It really isn't possible for me to give price online because prices vary in different areas of ...
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| Tattoo | 9/5/2008 |
Q: The tattoo i want is about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. its my name "ALEX" going down the side ...
A: Alex- It really isn't possible for me to give price online because prices vary in different areas ...
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| colour highlights | 9/4/2008 |
Q: i have just had a koi on my left arm, i have gone for red the tattoo looks good in general but the ...
A: Craigo- I can only give general info as I'm not on the spot. Tattooing is like watercolor or ...
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| tattoo | 9/3/2008 |
Q: can you still become a tattoo artist if u can berly draw? what if you can watch and draw is that ...
A: Sheliza- Not all tattooing requires drawing, but this is changing. With the movement towards custom ...
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| how old | 9/3/2008 |
Q: how old do you have to be to get a tattoo
A: Chris- It depends on where you live. In California, you must be 18 years old. In some states you ...
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| Tiger & Dragon Tattoo | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Could u briefly tell me which r the most appropriate places to put up a tiger & dragon tattoo?
A: Placement is very personal and unique to each design, body, as well as personal significance. I can ...
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| Sore foot Tattoo | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Good Afternoon, I got a tattoo a week today along the side of my right foot. (which was very ...
A: Natalie- If you can, check in with your tattoo artist as s/he is on the spot and see what is ...
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| foot tattoo that hurts | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter just had her foot tattoo 2 days ago. Today we noticed the yellow part of the bird is ...
A: Mari- If you can, check in with your tattoo artist as s/he is on the spot and see what is happening ...
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| covering up an all black tattoo with color | 8/29/2008 |
Q: is it possible to cover up an all black tattoo of a star with a larger star but putting blue inside ...
A: Michael- Maybe. How's that for an answer? I should preface this by saying I tend to be a bit ...
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| my tattoo is infected | 8/28/2008 |
Q: i got my tattoo done at home.i have had others done at home by the same person and with the same ...
A: Chelsey- It does sound like an infection, increased redness, and yellow pus tend to suggest it. ...
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| tats | 8/27/2008 |
Q: what happens if i get a tat on my shoulder and i do alot of weight training and build my muscles ...
A: Zac- Tattoos are likely to stretch a bit, for it to be a big deal, you'd have to go from super ...
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| tattoo cover up | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have a tattoo from about 10 years ago that I would really like redone. However, I don't know ...
A: Amy- Sounds like some good ideas for the cover. I'd recommend you visit several tattoo shops in ...
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| business | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Do you need to have running water in your space? What is necessary for setting up. My facility has ...
A: Sydney- Every county has its own regulations, but I think most, if not all, require a sink in the ...
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| Itchy Tattoo | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo on the top of my foot about a month and a half ago, a little skull, black and pink, ...
A: Kat- If you can check in with your tattoo artist, that is a generally a good idea. If it has been ...
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| Dark spot in 2 week old tattoo | 8/26/2008 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago, I got my 3rd tattoo. I got a sun on my upper back. The colors used were red, ...
A: Marie- Difficult to say without seeing it. I don't think the spine is an issue, I can think of no ...
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| clear Aloe Vera gel | 8/25/2008 |
Q: is it ok to use clear, natural aloe vera gel on a new tattoo? I am getting different answers to ...
A: Angela- Everyone has something different they recommend. I'd really refer you to your aftercare ...
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| Recent tattoo is starting to heal but scar | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I just recently got another tattoo on my forearm that now that it is healing it is starting to ...
A: Jimmy- It is hard for me to say without being on the stop what exactly is going on. You didn't ...
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| tattoo problem | 8/24/2008 |
Q: i just recently got my ankle tattooed. it's placed around my ankle and drapes onto my foot. all ...
A: Jennifer- I always suggest talking to your tattoo artist as s/he is on the spot and I am not. ...
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| tattoo | 8/24/2008 |
Q: ive gotten a sleeve tattoo about 2-3 months ago. ive been getting alot of pain in my hand recently. ...
A: Jr- I can think of no way tattooing would produce the pain you are experiencing. Tattooing is a ...
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| blistering tattoo | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My husband got another tattoo about a two years ago. It is blue red and yellow. The blue parts of ...
A: Carrie- I've heard of some tattoos getting bumps or bubbly with sun exposure, in all honesty, I'm ...
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| Custom tattoos | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how I could get my own custom tattoos done....things that I came up with. A lot of ...
A: Kevin- Visit tattoo shops in your area and look at artists' portfolios and find one or two who do ...
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| 10 year old girl real tattoo | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I saw a video on youtube.com in witch you see a ten year old girl tattooing some body. ...
A: George- Well, NO reputable shop, licensed or not, will tattoo a child. Lots of reasons, not the ...
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| bumps on tattoo | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo 4 months ago (my 4th tat) and this one got infected and really scabbed over. After ...
A: Ed- If the bumps and redness stopped and then came back, it might not even have to do with the ...
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| New tattoo - Bruising or Leaking | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I had a new tattoo done 7 days on the inside of my right bicep, the healing process is going well, ...
A: Tony- With out being there, it is hard to say. It could be some bruising (not uncommon inside the ...
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| Paw Price? | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I would like a tattoo of a paw print three inches in diameter with my dog's name "Sergeant" written ...
A: Jacki- It isn't possible for me to give estimates online. I'd recommend visiting 2-3 reputable ...
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| Tattoo distortion | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I want to get a tattoo on my entire back an left hip to cover my huge birthmark, but im 15 years old ...
A: Joseph- It is true that you are still growing and there is a lot of change that will happen to your ...
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| sterilizing grips and back stems? | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have a friend that tattoos at home some times he seems really clean, he always uses disposable ...
A: Eric- You have valid concerns. Ink can, and often does, gets into the back stem and the grip is ...
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| Apprentice | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have been learning how to do tattoos on fake skin and a couple close friends (that are fully aware ...
A: Jordan- It is just not possible for me to advise, or even know what to adivse, long distance. And ...
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| New Tattoo | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I just got a new tattoo and its been about 5 days now and I started applying lotion because it ...
A: Mike- It is always a good start to check in with your tattoo artist, s/he is on the spot. If you ...
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| new tattoo not healing | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I already have 7 tattoos and just recently got number 8 on my 21st birthday. i got a four leaf ...
A: Megan- Hummm, looks a bit odd to me. Two week is long enough that it should be past most of the ...
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| First Tattoo | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Hey! I'm about to get my first tattoo of my zodiac sign on my inner lower left hip bone but I'm ...
A: First, stop looking at the horror stories. Get info, yes, but if you only look at worst case ...
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| foor tattoo | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I got my 2nd tattoo on my L foot 4 days ago. The tat is across the top of my foot in the middle kind ...
A: Erin- Tattoos on the ankle and foot can be rough the first few days. I usually advise keeping off ...
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| new tattoo | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I just got a new tattoo on my inner wrist and I am not happy with the way the artist colored my ...
A: There could be any number of reasons the color looks incomplete, and you won’t know for sure how it ...
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| new tattoo | 8/4/2008 |
Q: just got a new tattoo and wanted 2 know if it was alright 2 use triple antibiotic ointment on it? ...
A: I’m not surprised you are getting lots of different answers to your aftercare questions. It varies ...
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| polynesian tattoos | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a tattoo on the top of my left arm of a gecko i need ideas of what to have round it as it is ...
A: I'm not able to suggest design options in this format. I recommend you check out the work of and ...
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| Tattoo marker pen | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have been looking for a pen or ink that would not be washed away from skin in two days time like ...
A: Hummm, I’m not gonna be too helpful here. I don’t know of any makers that stay for more than a day ...
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| tattoo | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I got a tat over a year ago, and now I have a lump that is discolored, close to my tat. At first it ...
A: Venesha- Seems unlikely that the issue is related to a year old, healed tattoo, particularly as it ...
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| How long and how much- generally speaking | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I want to get HONOR tattooed on the inside of my left wrist. I was just wondering how long this ...
A: Matt- Size and kind of letter will affect how long it take, I'd guess anywhere from 15-45 minutes, ...
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| Red, sore, stiff week old tattoo | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I got a small inner wrist kanji tattoo one week ago and it is still very sore and tender. It is ...
A: Amanda- Sometimes tattoos just take longer and are more sensitive, especially areas with a lot of ...
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| How To Correct A Tattoo That Bled Outside of Lines | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I've read a few posts here that told of others having the problem of a tattoo gone wrong with ...
A: Dee- It is difficult for me to give specific opinions on it without seeing it, knowing how old it ...
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| Apprentice | 7/30/2008 |
Q: NY..I just started apprenticing under a very good artist in my area...this is my question...I ...
A: Joe- Sounds like you are doing all you can. Just keep on track with the apprenticeship (a very ...
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| Tattoo Help PLease | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i got a tattoo 5 days ago and its totally infected...i was just wondering, will the tattoo heal and ...
A: First, if you haven't already, it is probably a good idea to check in with a doctor in case you need ...
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| tatooing | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I had melginate melanoma my recent pet scan was clear and finished all treatments. it was in my neck ...
A: Barb- Just wanted to clarify my response, it sounds like you need to talk to your doc about if it ...
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| Tattoo before Pregnancy | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about trying for a baby in about 6 months, but first I would like to get a tattoo. If ...
A: Tattoos are very superficial and not at all like a shot. Tattooing implants pigment into the skin ...
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