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| Tattoo shop | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about opening a shop in ohio. What kind of licenses do I need and how do I get them? ...
A: Dustin, You will need to check with the Ohio Department of Health for a list of rules and ...
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| tattoo.. pen ink.. numb | 11/9/2008 |
Q: i used an needle wit pen ink to tat a name on my right wrist in july.. now from my top wrist to half ...
A: Becca, What you did to yourself was extremely ignorant and extremely dangerous. You may be ...
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| painkillers | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I want to get a tattoo but i was wondering if there is anything I shouldn't take while getting one ...
A: Stacey, Ibuprofen should have no effect on the tattoo at all. There are certain medications, such ...
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| what should i get and how much would it be? | 11/7/2008 |
Q: ok i have always wanted to get a tattoo but never had the money and now i have a job. i have been ...
A: Sean, Neither I nor anyone else can advise you on what tattoo is best for you. That is a matter of ...
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| Tattoo Healing | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Gypsy, I had a tattoo done on my forearm about three weeks ago now. I followed the aftercare ...
A: John, Not only did you over treat the tattoo but you also used the wrong things to treat it with. ...
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| Ink Allergy? | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Gypsy - I got my masterpieve two months ago, over Labor day weekend. Of course, being young and dumb ...
A: Tony, What you are experiencing is an allergic reaction to the healing compounds you used. You ...
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| razor blade | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Have you ever done any tattoo like a razor blade penetrating the skin with some blood? What meaning ...
A: Cody, Most of the photos of my work prior to 1993 were lost in the flooding that hit the Midwest in ...
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| Stinging pain on an old tattoo | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have had a tattoo for about 12 years on my upper right hand shoulder. Over the summer it became ...
A: Cindy, Please contact a physician immediately for a consultation as this is not normal. This is ...
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| razor blade | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Have you ever done any tattoo like a razor blade penetrating the skin with some blood? What meaning ...
A: Cody, One of the first tattoos I ever did over 32 years ago was a razor balde penetrating the skin. ...
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| skin color | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I got my tattoo almost a month and a half ago around my ankle and foot. I was told everything was ...
A: Ann, You did nothing wrong outside of using the wrong compounds for the healing of your tattoo. But ...
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| Red bumps on and around my Tat | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have been using A&D and about 5 days ago i started getting red bumps on and around my tat.Some are ...
A: Melissa, Besides the allergic reaction that you had to the A & D Ointment it sounds like you may be ...
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| Tattoo Bruise or Ink Spread? | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Two months later, I have a blue-ish hue around it. (it's a small Chinese symbol, done in one color, ...
A: Lisa, The truth of the matter is that you will not get rid of it. The pigment is spreading under ...
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| Tattoos | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My question is do you think that before a young person gets tattooed they should take into ...
A: Jenn, First off let me apologize for taking a few days to answer your question. My status should ...
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| coloring over a tat | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have a tattoo with red, yellow, and orange in it. I want to know if I can color over these with ...
A: rholloway, First off let me apologize for taking a couple of days to get back to you. My status ...
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| tattoo healing | 10/23/2008 |
Q: hey i got my tatoo about a weeg ago now. its all black no colour and on my uppr bicept. it sms to be ...
A: Josh, First off let me apologize for taking a few days to get back to you. I was on vacation and my ...
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| Not happy with tattoo | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have 4 tattoo's, all drawings of diamonds to coincide with my name. I have one on my inner wrist, ...
A: Gemma, Right from the start, based on what you have told me, it sounds like you went to an ...
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| Licensing | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I know that you have to have a license to tattoo and/or pierce, my question is that this guy I know ...
A: Hannah, You are absolutely correct to question what this guy has told you. YOU MUST BE LICENSED ...
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| Tattoo-ing over navel scar that is unclosed after 2 years | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I was in Junior High when I got both my top and bottom navel pierced, as you can imagine I was very ...
A: Alicia, First and foremost the chances of you being allergic are slim. But if that is a concern ...
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| How to Tattoo Artists get Paid? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I was curious how Tattoo Artists are generally paid from your experience? I've heard that they are ...
A: Jamie, Tattoo artists receive payment in advance. Most tattooists working in the studio environs, ...
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| Going over colour with different colours | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I apologise if you have answered this question, but i recently had a tatoo done in colour and now ...
A: Cath, Unfortunately unles your talking about covering the whole tattoo in solid black there is not ...
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| tatoo issue | 10/10/2008 |
Q: From time to time the outline of my tatoo, which is 15 yrs old, with raise up. Meaning I can "feel" ...
A: Carol, The tattooist who did your tattoo went to deep on the outline creating a scar. What is ...
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| tattoo pain | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I just got a tattoo yesterday that was a redo of my old one. Now I never had pain the next day ...
A: Carol, You may have an infection I would strongly advise that you contact a physician ASAP. Please ...
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| A gypsy tatoo | 10/7/2008 |
Q: A friend of mine has always wanted to get a tattoo symbolizing her gypsy heritage. She considered ...
A: Enoch, You came to the right person with this question as my family is Romani. have your friend do ...
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| poor quality tattoos | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I got a 2 inch tattoo 7 days ago on my chest. its of a purple ribbon for pancreatic cancer. The ...
A: Andee, First off, "A 30 Day Guarantee"? That is questionable to begin with. Most studios offer a ...
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| Yellow in my tattoo | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Friday, Sept 26th I got a tattoo of a half moon. The moon was supposed to be yellow with a little ...
A: Jolyn, You should have nothing to be concerned over. The colors are always darker until the tattoo ...
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| skin rash | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i got a tattoo about a week and a half ago Saturday it got bumpy and started itching real bad what ...
A: Kathlene, Without being able to see what you are refering too it sounds like you maybe having an ...
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| lines on my forearm | 9/28/2008 |
Q: hey there. I wanted to get two simple black lines around the upper portion of my left forearm, and ...
A: Carolyn, To my knowledge there is no significance past what you yourself apply to it. -The GYPSY ...
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| my tattoo has water blisters | 9/27/2008 |
Q: i just got a tattoo on wednesday on my wraist, it is a yellow ribbion. the first two days the tattoo ...
A: Katy, Without being able to see what you are refering too it sounds like you maybe having an ...
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| new tattoo | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I had a tattoo done on my wrist ( a small italic 'R') 2 days ago, all in black. I followed the ...
A: Rachel, First and foremost you are using the wrong things on your tattoo. Please visit my FAQ page ...
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| Pimples and bumps around tattoo | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I recived a tattoo on Fri. and used a&d. Everything was fine. I ordered tattoo goo and it came in 3 ...
A: Alex, The first thing to know and understand is that products like Tattoo Goo and their like are ...
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| Penis tattoos | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in getting a tattoo on my penis. i wish to cover up some scarring from circumcision. ...
A: Mont, Please visit Body Modification Ezine at URL http://www.bmezine.com/ They should have the ...
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| My tattoo... | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I got my first tat on my arm, it is beautiful with no problems. So I got my second, on my upper ...
A: J, There is nothing else to do. You have experienced an allergic reaction to the ointment you were ...
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| the leg i got my tattoo on feels numb | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I got my first tattoo about 4 days ago. It's on the calf of my left leg. Last night from my knee ...
A: Heidi, Sometimes the body, when a tattoo is done on the extremities, thinks it has received a ...
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| hives on year old tatoo | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have had a tatoo for over a year now on my wrist and 8 month old one on my side. I just now am ...
A: TJ, The benadryl and hydrocortizone will probably only irritate the situation. What is probably ...
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| "cloudy" tattoo | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i had 2 roses added to my chest piece, one on each side, and i had the right one done 2 days before ...
A: Col, It sounds as though you may have a layer of dead skin over the tattoo. I see this happening ...
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| Going over a Tattoo | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have read your answer to Elaine about covering a tattoo with white to lighten it. I had a tattoo ...
A: Clare, The tattooist did a lot wrong. The main thing he did was to over work your tattoo. You can ...
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| Allergic reaction to a specific color | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to a specific color and have it start after the tattoo ...
A: Torakochan, It does sound as if you have had an allergic reaction to the pigment which was used. If ...
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| green scabs | 6/29/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend's tattoo had a large portion that was solid black. In those spots the scabs turned ...
A: Gina, No, it is not normal for scabs to raise and turn greenish white. Your boyfriend may have an ...
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| raised skin | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I had an industrial piercing on my ear and took it out after a year because it was still so ...
A: Kristina, The bumps are either scar tissue or imbedded dirt or a combination of both. You will need ...
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| Tattoo color bleeding | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I just recieved a colored tattoo spanning the entire length of the backside of my forearm (just the ...
A: Mark, You should NOT be washing the tattoo as it has a tendency to take out pigment, knock off the ...
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| scar tattooing-coverup | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am an African-American 40 something year old female, who had a tattoo excised from my left forearm ...
A: Sandy, Everyone at Fun City is skilled and qualified. Any pigment color will work on your scar but ...
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| scar tattooing-coverup | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am an African-American 40 something year old female, who had a tattoo excised from my left forearm ...
A: Sandy, Contact the good folks over at Fun City Tattoo. They should be able to assist you. I hope ...
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| my friends tat is horrid. | 6/24/2008 |
Q: A week ago today me and 2 of my friends went to a very well known tattoo parlor, all of us got ...
A: Lena, I have no way to email you as I never see the email addresses of the people who ask the ...
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| swelling | 6/23/2008 |
Q: ..i think maybe i put too much lotion on ...it does not hurt at all however..i was wondering what i ...
A: Nicholas, There may be a very good chance that you have an infection. Please contact a physician as ...
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| Too bright around the edges | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I had my tatoo done in the past 12 hours. Two of the colors are brighter than I would like them to ...
A: Tammy, Applying lemon juice to your tattoo would not only be painful it would be a total waste of ...
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| tattoo problem | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a tattoo on my upper ankle that has been itching like crazy for over a year (I got it back in ...
A: Kristen, You are having what is commonly refered to as "Red Reaction" that is an allergic reaction ...
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| Is this normal? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I got 2 fairly large tats on my stomach ( 2 black & Gray swallows with my children's names) on ...
A: Stephanie, No this is not normal healing. The care treatment you are using is what is affecting how ...
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| Tattoo Redness | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo 48hrs ago, there is redness around the tattoo and little pain and a bit of stiffness. ...
A: Natas, No, it is not normal. You may have an infection. Please contact a physician immediately for ...
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| spotty | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo about two weeks ago and it scabed and started peeling and now that's done my color ...
A: Brigitte, Yes, it sounds as though you will need to have it touched up. Please wait at least 30 ...
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| tattoo over scar | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I just went and got an estimate to tattoo over a scar on my back that is 7in. long and 3 in. wide. ...
A: Sheila, Without seeing what design you choose for your cover-up it would be diffulcult for me to ...
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| tats/bloodthinners | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I saw your reply about not performing tats while customer is on blood thinners. My question is, how ...
A: Evan, You should be off the thinners a minimum of 60 days before getting tattooed. This gives the ...
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| keloides from tattoo | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I had a belly ring piercing 5 years ago and about a year later it had rejected the jewellery and ...
A: Kerry-lee, The rule of thumb is that if a person is prone to keloid scarring then they are not a ...
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| Question about Tattoo and Pregnancy | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I would love to get a tattoo sometime but right now I am pregnant with my son and I am about 6-7 ...
A: Lacey, Very good question and very resposible of you to ask it. You should wait at least 6 weeks ...
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| tatoo | 6/11/2008 |
Q: im planning to get a tattoo need some necessary but casual advise and precaution to be taken and ...
A: James, Please visit my FAQ page at http://www.ubtat2d.com/faq.html for a comprehensive list of what ...
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| Polynesian style tattoos | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Im thinking of getting a Polynesian style tattoo {for example see attached image} on my right calf ...
A: Dave, There are different outline needle configurations and different shading needle ...
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| swollen ankle | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo right above my ankle 2 weeks ago - all black and 1 small area of blue. Black healed ...
A: Debbie, The trouble you are having with your blue is not typical. Blue is one of the most ...
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| Pain in only one color ink | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I consider myself a very experienced tattoo guy. I have an entire back piece, a sleeve on my left ...
A: Jason, I can answer your question quite simply. Chances are that you are experiencing an allergic ...
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| Behind Ear Tattooing | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I am having a hard time finding out if tattoos behind your ear will hold the shape. I want to get a ...
A: Paige, The ear is one of the areas on your body that continue to grow your entire life. Over time ...
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| i think my tattoo is infected.. | 6/5/2008 |
Q: ok well i got a tattoo above my ankle exactly a week and 3 days ago.. this is my second tattoo and ...
A: Lady Troubles, First and foremost lets deal with your swelling and pain: In some instance the body ...
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| loss of color on my new tattoo | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My tattoo is peeling and scabbing pretty bad. I got it done at a really reputable place and I did ...
A: Lauren, Usually a tattoo that is peeling and scabbing badly is a sign of an overworked tattoo. ...
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| venom tongue piercing | 6/1/2008 |
Q: i was wondering, what exactly is the dangers of a venom tongue piercing. now i have been considering ...
A: Arielle, For this particular question I am going to give you a referral. Please contact Arturo ...
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| cover up tattoo | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a green, yello, and orange color tat, I want to cover it up, but if I can't I want to change ...
A: Dana, The yellow to pink might work as long as it is a darker, more intense pink but the purple ...
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| Possible allergic reaction and the future | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I had shading and color work finished on large work on my arm and shoulder over 2 weeks ago. The ...
A: Frank, The chances of it being a reaction to the black pigment are very rare. More than likely it ...
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| scarred tattoo | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Got a tattoo on my left wrist about 2 months ago off my dads initials, dob and dod. The tattoo got ...
A: Robyn, If it is as heavily scarred as you have indicated you will need to wait at least one year ...
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| Tattoo and inner bicep | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I'm a pretty skinny kid, (5' 9" and 130lbs.) and I want a tattoo on the inner left bicep.(I'm right ...
A: Vijay, Skinny, Fat or Medium buils makes no difference. The skin is elastic and the tattoo will ...
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| Red Ink | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My friend just got a a tattoo and it is almost all red, and she seems to be having an allergic ...
A: Laura, Your friend may be suffering from a condition known as "RED REACTION" this is an allergic ...
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| Tattoo Stretching | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking at getting my first tattoo, on my lower back. It will Say "Libertad" in gothic writing, ...
A: Patrick, For whatever reason the system did not send you my original answer to your question so I ...
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| Music Tattoo | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I'm musical, and I'd really like a music stave depicting my favourite piece of music across my lower ...
A: Lauren The minimum width would have to be at least 1 1/2" for what you are describing in order for ...
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| Starting a shop | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Me and a close friend of mine are in an economics class and we have to start and run a business, ...
A: Chansce, You picked one hell of a business to "Hypothetically" start and run. Lets start with the ...
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| Tattoo weeping/ink transference | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I got my second tattoo yesterday of a realistic shamrock, with bright greens and yellows. Last ...
A: Lisa, It is very normal for a tattoo to weep a little during the healing period, Plasma and excess ...
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| straight lines | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I recently got a tattoo that was full of unstraight lines, So my qustion is can crooked lines be ...
A: Matt, You will need to seek out a skilled, qualified, licensed, tattooist to fix your tattoo. I go ...
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| CAMOUFLAGEING A SCAR | 4/13/2008 |
Q: MY FRIEND I DID ALOT OF RESEARCH AND YOU SEEM THE BEST PERSON TO GO TO FOR A TRUTHFUL ANSWER.I`M ...
A: Freddie, I would suggest that you contact Jonathan Shaw at Fun City Studios in NYC the number is in ...
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| cover up ink allergy or regular healing? | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i have 2 tattoos on my forearm with a some red ink on them, no problem... 3 days ago i got a tattoo ...
A: Rob, Without seeing a photo of the tattoo it will be diffulcult to tell you what is going on. But ...
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| About my scar | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Hey last summer i fell on my knee n theres a huge scar do u think i can get a tattoo over it
A: Nina, Yes, scars can be covered but it is a difficult and tedious process. Also, if the scar is ...
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| small white bump on tattoo | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I recently just had a tattoo done on my neck along the spine and it starts at my hairline. Towards ...
A: Pamela, Generally little bumps around a tattoo are an indication that the person is allergic to the ...
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| my tat is peeling off | 4/9/2008 |
Q: 4 days ago i got a tattoo on my hip and while i was getting it, it was so painful. when i was ...
A: Nikki, It sounds, based on what you have told me, that you are suffering from a severe infection. I ...
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| First Tattoo Questions | 4/8/2008 |
Q: 1. Is any color possible on ink? 2. what happens if you get a zit, or any kind of injury in a ...
A: Sophie, 1. Is any color possible on ink? A SKILLED, QUALIFIED, LICENSCED TATTOOIST SHOULD BE ABLE ...
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| post foot tattoo swelling. | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I recently got a tattoo on the top of my left foot (April 3rd) and it covers most of the bottom half ...
A: April, One of the major problems associated with tattoos on the extremities i.e.; Feet, Ankles, ...
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| Timing | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have booked an appointment for my first Tattoo. It is a crest that will be on my upper arm. 14 ...
A: Dennis, I would strongly advise that you wait until you return home to get your tattoo. After it is ...
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| Inner Bicep | 4/1/2008 |
Q: i was wondering a pain factor how sore this would be the shoulder area was fine, my muscle line on ...
A: Jason, The inner bicep is one of the most tender areas to have tattooed. However considering that ...
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| Tattoo Infection (follow up) | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Two months ago I got a tattoo on my right arm. It was a reputable parlour with certificates from the ...
A: David, I need further info from you before I can answer this question. What is the color of pigment ...
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| waterproofing | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I just got a fresh tattoo two days ago and I am getting baptized a week from tomorrow. I didn't know ...
A: Matt, Getting a new tattoo wet for just a moment or in the shower will not effect it. You cannot ...
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| beyond intenterested | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am very interested in apprenticing, I have practiced some with my kit and i always watch & learn ...
A: Jacquei, What you should do first is try to find an apprenticeship with a qualified tattoo artist ...
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| Can I get my stretch marks tattooed over... | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a question for you. I had my first (and only!) pregnancy 2 years ago and I have some ...
A: Nikki, Unfortunately a tattoo will not mask loose skin and may even cause it to be more noticiable. ...
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| Good placement with future employment in mind. | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I am the only person in my family that doesn't have a tattoo, and I feel that it is time. I've ...
A: Cable, The upper bicep is the least painful area to get a tattoo and it can be viewed easily and ...
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| new tattoo splotchy and lines raised | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I read your tattoo website and kept seeing your answers when I googled my problem, so I figured ...
A: MG, Based on the photo you have two problems going on. First, your tattooist went to deep and has ...
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| new tattoo splotchy and lines raised | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I read your tattoo website and kept seeing your answers when I googled my problem, so I figured ...
A: MG, You may be experiencing a "Red Reaction" that is a reaction to the red pigment in the tattoo. ...
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| tattoos | 3/20/2008 |
Q: i got a tattoo a week ago and about two hours after i got the tattoo a rash began to form so i went ...
A: James, You have developed an allergic reaction to the healing compound you were instructed to use. ...
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| tattoos | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am doing this paper in english about tattoos, and I was wondering if the position of a tattoo is ...
A: Chelsey, Different studios use different pricing methods. Some studios add an extra charge for ...
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| my tattoo... | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I just got my tattoo about a month ago and i wanted it in white but all the artist advised me not ...
A: Jaden, I am afraid that there is really nothing that can be done. Because the pigments are ...
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| painful tattoo | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I just had another tat done on my for arm, its by no way my first, All I can say is it hurts, ...
A: Michael, It is a large tattoo so that can account for some of the pain factor. However it does look ...
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| tattoo allergic reaction | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I recently got a tattoo one month ago. I have small dots that itch like crazy under the skin not ...
A: Kelle, Stop using the hydrocortisone immediately all you are doing is irritating the condition. You ...
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| fading | 3/2/2008 |
Q: okay, i got a cover up recently like a week and 2 days ago. its on the side of my leg, towards my ...
A: Melissa, You are going to have to have it retouched, once faded it will not darken again. More than ...
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| my tatoo | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i got my first set of tatoos last friday, the 22, and they are on the tops of both my feet....my ...
A: Deanna, Itching is normal with a healing tattoo and your tattooist should have warned you about ...
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| Raised tattoo | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have three tattoos on my upper middle back that I have had for a year now. The problem I've had ...
A: Ariana, Blue and Green reactions, though rare, do occur but usually not after a year. If you are ...
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| tattoo infection? | 2/26/2008 |
Q: i figured it was irritated because of my shoes and socks rubbing against. Now at day 10 it has red ...
A: Justine, Please forgive the gap in getting back to you, I was called out of town on an emergency ...
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| 7YR OLD TATTOO GETS ITCHY BUMP | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 7 YR OLD TATTOO AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY NEW JOB I HAVE TO COVER IT UPS WITH BAND ...
A: Jessica, There may be an impurity in the original pigment which was used on the tattoo 7 years ago. ...
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| Tranverse Navel Piercing | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I want to get a surface piercing like this ...
A: Tiffany, Rejection rate is very low on this style of piercing. Not saying that it cannot happen ...
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| tattoo over an apendectomy scar | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Hey Gypsy. I have a very small scar resulting from an apendectomy from over 2 years ago, it is ...
A: Biko, Tattooing over a scar can be tender because the nerve endings are closer to the surface and ...
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| Tattooing at conventions or other places outside of the shop. | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Hey how's it going? I do a lot of tattooing on the road outside of the shop. With all the new ...
A: Adam, This isn't "becoming an issue", it is an issue. If you are tattooing at conventions the ...
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| Wrinkled Tattoo | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo a little over a month ago,it is just black ink (Which is still very black) It ...
A: Phylicia, If you are allergic to baby oil try using pure aloe vera gel. It is a good natural ...
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| Can I get a touch up? | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have previously asked a question on this site that David very kindly answered on 20th December, ...
A: Ruth, If you have been applying baby oil to the area and the skin is still dry and flakey then ...
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| north carolina | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have been slinging ink for about 14 years or so, but have yet to make my way into a shop, I have ...
A: Wilie, You have to follow whatever the law is in the State you are trying to get licensed in. If ...
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| Tattoo question | 1/27/2008 |
Q: ive had my tattoo for a week and its my first one. ive taken really good care of it but it looks ...
A: Amanda, You are not taking proper care of the tattoo. Please visit my FAQ page at ...
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| cross tattoo | 1/26/2008 |
Q: my son recently came home with a cross tatoo on the inside of his forearm with initials on either ...
A: Rick, It is absolutely amazing how tattoos can be construed to mean things that they do not mean. ...
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| Pimples & white heads on Tattoo | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I got a tattoo about 10 months ago, its on my upper back. Since Ive had it iv been getting alot of ...
A: Jenifer, The pigment that was used in your tattoo may have had some impurities in it. In much the ...
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| teardrop tat on arm | 1/24/2008 |
Q: OK, so I have a gorgeous pheonix sleeve. Mine is crying three teardrops. To me, it represents ...
A: Bren, Unfortunately "Gangs" have corrupted a lot of things including tattoo meanings. Of course the ...
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| tattoo scabbing? | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Hey I got my first tattoo three days ago, on the top of my foot. It's a red ribbon with a black ...
A: Jacqui, Vaseline or any Petroleum Jelly is the worst thing you can use on a tattoo as it draws out ...
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| Leg tattoo pain | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Three days ago I got a tattoo that wraps around my calf. It's pretty big. My artist went over part ...
A: Paula, Your tattooist overworked the area. There really is no need to hit the same area more than ...
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| first tattoo location | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to get my first tattoo on the top of my foot, have wanted to for a long time now, but ...
A: Robyn, You definately need to eat at least one hour before getting the tattoo. Drink plenty of ...
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| tattooing a keloid | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i was operated on 2 years ago and was left with a keloid on my tommy. i was given an intradermic ...
A: Fiona, Scar tissue, even Keloids, can be tattooed over as long as the scar tissue is over a year ...
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| meanings | 1/17/2008 |
Q: i was just wondering what the meaning is of a teardrop tattoo that is tattooed in the inside of your ...
A: Kevin, That is a new one on me! A teardrop by the eye represents time served but one on the ...
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| Tattoo and Nerves | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who has problems with her Nerves and is in a wheelchair. She can walk and has ...
A: Joel, I have never known a tattoo to cause nerve damage nor affect the nerves in any way. However, ...
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| Labret Piercing | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I had my labret pierced yesterday and I'm aware that there's going to be minor pain, swelling, etc ...
A: Jeremiah, Keep in mind that just because someone has been in business for 30 years does not mean ...
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| Shin Tattoo | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have recently been trying my hand at tattooing and using myself for practice. I recently tattooed ...
A: Michelle, The best answer I can give you here is to seek out proper training. Just like you would ...
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| CLEANING | 1/9/2008 |
Q: AFTER 4 DAYS OF HAVING MY TATTOO I STOPED CLEANING IT LIKE THEY SAYED BUT NOW IT STARTING TO PEAL A ...
A: Ashley, Tattoos are suppose to peel to heal properly. The key is DO NOT PICK IT! Let it flake off ...
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| Tattoo stretching | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am 22 and looking into getting my first tattoo. My weight has fluctuated greatly over the years, ...
A: Monique, Weight change does affect how a tattoo will look. You most probably will need to get it ...
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| cover up scar | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i have a scar approx 6inches long by 1/2 inch wion my shoulder, one end of the scar is slightly ...
A: Dean, Yes, scars can be covered but it is a difficult and tedious process. Also, if the scar is ...
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| licensing | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I'm in Illinois and have been tattooing for about 15 years and recently was approached concerning ...
A: Angelo, Please visit http://www.ubtat2d.com/laws.html for a list of all state laws. I hope this ...
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| tattoo apprenticeship | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I recently asked about tattoo licensing in Pennsylvania, and appreciate the advice you gave me. The ...
A: Tim, Apprenticeship is the only way and if you want it bad enough you'll keep trying to get an ...
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| should i be worried? | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My friend, lets say...BOB has just got his first tattoo this evening. I did not stay to watch the ...
A: Bear, You should be very worried! First and foremost.... If the MAN was doing it from within his ...
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| Infection | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have a dozen tattoos - I just got a new, small one on my ankle and has scabbed over, is painful ...
A: Elizabeth, That is probably a good bet. Why someone would tattoo an area without proper cleansing ...
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| COLORED TATTOO | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I JUST GOT A COLORED TATTOO ON THE 15TH AND I PUT A+D OINTMENT AND COVER IT....WHEN I TAKE THE ...
A: Ashely, You are NOT suppose to cover the tattoo after the original dressing is removed. DO NOT ...
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| tattoos | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i was told to apply a hot water cloth to my tattoo to open the pours on my skin for the day after i ...
A: Matthew, First off let me apologise for taking so long to get back to you. I had to go out of town ...
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| pimples | 12/16/2007 |
Q: i got a tattoo on the back of my shoulder anout 3 weeks ago. i sometimes get pimples there and have ...
A: Jen, First off let me apologise for taking so long to get back to you. I had to go out of town on ...
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| Tattoo bleeding | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have read several of your replys regarding new tattoo's and what appears to be bleeding ink. I ...
A: Lisa, First off let me apologise for taking so long to get back to you. I had to go out of town on ...
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| tattoo licensing in PA | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I am not the most qualified person when it comes to reading through legal statues, and I have ...
A: Tim, You cannot get a tattoo license in Pennsylvania or many other states without going through an ...
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| tattoo cover-up questions | 12/12/2007 |
Q: and thank you in advance. I got a tattoo two months ago that I am really regretting. I thought ...
A: May, You are very wise in not returning to the person who ruined your tattoo in the first place. ...
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| Removal - "new" method | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I've been tattooed for a number of years, and am currently working on a half back piece with a very ...
A: Dan, I went and looked at the site. I suspect that they are using a combination of citrus juices to ...
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| New tattoo adjustment. | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Hey. Thanks in advance for your advice. I had an arm band put on about 3 days ago. I was hoping it ...
A: Chuck, Your minimum wait after getting a piece done is 2 weeks. Optimum is 30 days. The body needs ...
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| New Hip Tattoo | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I just got a tattoo on my left hip and it seems to be more red and swollen then any of my other ...
A: Emily, There are several reasons this can happen. The skin in the hip area is very tender and thin. ...
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| ink problem | 11/30/2007 |
Q: recently had a tattoo of a snake on my left upper arm. Had a lot of heavy scabbing mostly in the ...
A: Jason, Your problem is not within the pigment but within the person applying the pigment. That is a ...
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| studio promotion & studio management suggestions | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Gypsy... Based on your experience, what are the most cost effective ways to promote a new studio? ...
A: Heather, Three most important factors in promoting a studio are Location, Visability and Word of ...
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| abdomen tattoo: myth or fact? | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I was during some research on lower abdomen tattoos (i want a large, old school style tattoo with ...
A: Julia, First off let me apologize for taking a few days to get back to you. I had to go out of town ...
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| tattoo itching | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I read all the other answers as to why tattoo's itch and get bumpy but they were all concerning new ...
A: Shawna, You probably notice that the tattoos become swollen and itchy when your body heat is up. ...
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| uv ink | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Is there a place in Chicago that uses UV ink? My usual place does not and I'm looking to touch up ...
A: Gretchen, I am sorry but I do not recomeend UV Ink nor will I refer anyone to any studio that uses ...
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| tattoo | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a tattoo on my forearm and i want to get a tattoo behind it . I am trying to find out if it ...
A: Thilo, Any tattoo can be added to or extended by any skilled, qualified, licensed professional. ...
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| stretch marks | 11/10/2007 |
Q: i have strchmarks on my lower back and some off to my left side. Would a stretch mark coverup be the ...
A: Mike, You can cover stretch marks. Any skilled, qualified, licensed professional can do this for ...
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| black ink Allergy | 11/9/2007 |
Q: 6 months ago while visiting California I received a large Japanese tattoo on the back of my arm ...
A: Jacob, Unfortunately Doctors do not know anything about tattoos and thier causes. What happened was ...
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| Pain for months | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo on my upper back between my shoulder blades 4 months ago. I have a constant bad achy ...
A: Lacey, This is not a normal reaction. The tattooist may have gone too deep and damaged the muscle ...
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| Allerigic to Ink | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo a little over a month ago. A few weeks into it, my tattoo started to get these little ...
A: Abby, Unfortunately Doctors do not know anything about tattoos and thier causes. What happened was ...
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| tattoo ink | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo about three months ago and I have noticed that around the border of the tattoo it ...
A: Jen, What causes "Hazeing" which is what you are describing is the tattooist going in too deep and ...
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| Tattoo rash? | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I just got my first tattoo done 5 days ago, a butterfly on my leg. Around two days ago I suddenly ...
A: Mary, You may be having an allergic reaction to the healing ointment you are using. Discontinue use ...
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| rib/side tat | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Gypsy, In a few weeks I will be going in for a tat along my left side from my hip to where my bra ...
A: Anna, The rib area can be tender but I would say that you have already received enough work that ...
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| red ink allergy in past, magenta now | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I told my artist not to use red as I lost a tattoo (took two years) to a red ink allergy. He used ...
A: Tasha, No you should not expect such a thing from your tattooist. The tattooist has absolutely no ...
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| Tattoo behind ear | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I am considering getting a tattoo behind my ear/on my neck. I have a few queries about it, though. ...
A: Jess, If someone lost a color from a tattoo behind the ear it wasn't because of natural causes, it ...
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| Tattoo Overmoisturizing | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I recently got a 3rd session on my half sleeve, and seeing as this had the most fill, I got really ...
A: Gareth, It sounds as if you are having an allergic reaction to the ointment. Please discontinue use ...
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| Location and Fading | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions...I'm considering a tattoo behind my ear, but was wondering about how quickly ...
A: Michelle, Fading should not be a factor if you go to a skilled, qualified and licensed ...
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| tattoo | 10/22/2007 |
Q: i am planning on getting a tattoo below my abdominal right on the fatty area above pussy i was ...
A: Niki, That area is notorious for stretch marks. A tattoo in that area will surely need a touch up ...
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| Apprenticeship | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I would love to get into tattooing professionally when I'm 18- is there anything I need to do before ...
A: Abi, What you should do first is try to find an apprenticeship with a qualified tattoo artist or ...
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| tattoo problems? | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo on my wrist/forearm on Friday, done entirely in white ink. Since then around the ...
A: Jessica, First thing you need to know is that white does not last, it will eventually go away. The ...
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| teaxs liciencising requirments | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I am currently tattooing in Illinois, where there is no licence requirement, but I am thinking of ...
A: Christy, Texas does have licensing not only at the State level but also at the county and city ...
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| My tattoo looks wierd | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo of a rose about 5 weeks ago. This was my first time getting color (I have very a very ...
A: Tracey, It sounds as if you may have dead skin over the top of the tattoo preventing new skin from ...
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| Over moisturized tattoo | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I got 2 tattoos on my ankles, lower heels 1 week ago while I was out o town. A couple days later ...
A: Danielle, You can probably expect some color loss and will probably need to get a touch up after ...
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| Need help with Aftercare of my new tattoo | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I just got a tattoo on saturday and the scabs are pretty bad. I started feeling some pain on monday ...
A: Crystal, It sounds to me like you may have gone to an unskilled tattooist that may have gone to ...
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| recent tattoo | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I just recently (5 days ago) got a small tattoo behind my left shoulder on my back. It's a ...
A: Dana, The main problem here is that you were tattooed by what is commonly refered to as a ...
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| blurring | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I want to eventually get a tattoo. I'm thinking about one, big snake across my body, maybe a ...
A: Elisha, Modern tattooing is a lot different than it was in our Grandfathers day. Modern technics ...
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| Second Tattoo | 10/5/2007 |
Q: How long do I wait after my first tattoo to get a second? I was told 6 months to a year.
A: Zbaby, Two weeks is usually the norm. You can get one sooner but it is best to let your body heal ...
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| meaning of tattoo | 10/2/2007 |
Q: i saw a tattoo online of an ankh, heart and ring and it looks slightly celtic. it is supposed to ...
A: Lauren, The design is what is commonly refered to as "Bologna Tribal" The overall design really has ...
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| Tattoo in skin graft with no muscle | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My skin graft is 6 yrs old and I wanted to put tattoo on it.Located above the ankle,there is no ...
A: Lovelyn, Yes, scars can be covered but it is a difficult and tedious process. Also, if the scar is ...
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| tattooed over moles and only just noticed | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I had a tattoo in march and have only recently noticed its tattooed over some small skin coloured ...
A: Vicki, The tattooist should have never tattooed over your moles because of the risk of malanoma. ...
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| Removing nipple rings | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I had my nipples pierced about a year ago and have never tried to take them out until recently so I ...
A: Mike, It depends on the type of rings you have. Are they captive bead rings? If so all you need do ...
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| tattoo fading | 7/18/2007 |
Q: my tatt is about done healing is in all black, the color that is staying it almost looks like a ...
A: William, You may have some dead skin over the top of the tattoo. After the healing is complete use ...
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| a blistery rash | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo 6 days ago of two hearts with my kids names in it on my calf. the first 3 days i got ...
A: Jen, First off let me apologise for taking a couple of days to get back to you, I have been having ...
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| Dragon tattoo | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I'm looking at getting a dragon (protection)to blend with my daughters name . Just wondering if ...
A: Troy, First off let me apologise for taking a few daysw to get back to you. My status was suppose ...
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| greenish stain around tattoo | 7/14/2007 |
Q: WHAT CAN BE DONE TO GET RID OF IT??????
A: Adam, First off let me apologise for taking a few daysw to get back to you. My status was suppose ...
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| Color match | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have an all black tattoo. I want some negative lettering on part of it filled in. I can't find my ...
A: Chris, First off let me apologise for taking a few days to get back to you. My status was suppose ...
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| proper design | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I've lived on the same cul-de-sac my entire life, and my street is basically family... in fact I'm ...
A: Cristine, It is perfectly acceptable for you to walk into a studio with a "BLANK CANVAS" that is ...
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| steal your face | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have the traditional steal your face on my left upper arm...I would no longer like to look at this ...
A: Angela, Covering a tattoo is simple as long as you use lots of detail and color with a heavy ...
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| tattoo fading | 7/11/2007 |
Q: How effective and/or safe are tattoo "fading" creams that I see sold on the internet? How do they ...
A: Jinnifer, Please do not contact me again for an answer to a question. I gave you an honest and ...
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| lip tattoo | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Basically was out with some friends... emotions were running high and we all decided to get tatoo's. ...
A: David, Most lip tattoos fade over time because of the acids in the mouth. Just relax and let nature ...
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| tattoo | 7/9/2007 |
Q: i got a tattoo about a week ago and all of a sudden itchy white dots started to show up. And i want ...
A: Gabrieal, It is anallergic reaction to the healing ointment. Discontinue us of all creams, ...
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| muscle mass and tattoos | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I am looking to get a tattoo soon, but I have been in the gym a lot, and am gaining muscle mass. If ...
A: Matt, Yes it will. You would be wise to wait until you have finished getting to your maintained mas ...
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| tat | 7/8/2007 |
Q: about a week ago i got my 3rd tat and it is a ying yang sign of two dragons. it is on my back ...
A: ItalysRain, Unfortuntely tattoo pigment is translucent which means that darker pigment will always ...
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| red spots on my new tatt | 7/7/2007 |
Q: i just got my tattoo yesterday and i noticed a few red dots/spots on my tatt(not around).it doesnt ...
A: Johnmin, You should NEVER use any sort of cream on a fresh tattoo. It sounds to me like you are ...
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| pen ink tattoo's | 7/7/2007 |
Q: my brother and his friends are all 15. i just walked in 2 my kitchen and saw them sitting there with ...
A: Nicole, The ink that is in writting pen ink IS NOT tattoo pigment. It is of a chemical base and is ...
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| Would it be possible to cover this tat? | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have an existing tat that was the first one I had done, I no longer want it, It is a blue colored ...
A: Carrissa, Any tattoo can be covered with another tattoo. You just need to have color and detail.... ...
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| Mr. Gypsy | 7/6/2007 |
Q: What do I have to do to get my tattoo license. State of New jersey.To keep it real I have done ...
A: What you should do first is try to find an apprenticeship with a qualified tattoo artist or piercer ...
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| my tattoo | 7/4/2007 |
Q: i got a tat last night its been 24 hours and 1/2 inch to the right of my tattoo all the way down ...
A: Kathryn, You may have a severe infection. I would strongly recommend that you contact a physician ...
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| weightloss and tattoos | 7/4/2007 |
Q: i recently lost 40lbs and i want to get a tattoo on my lower back i still have another 30lbs to lose ...
A: Latanya, It is best to wait until you have lost all desired weight before getting a tattoo. I hope ...
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| My new tattoo is weeping... What do I do? | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo about 4 days ago... I've been using bacitracin and the tattoo started getting bumpy ...
A: Tiffany, The first thing you should do is take that tin of Tattoo Goo and skip it across a lake ...
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| Tattoo artist recommendation | 7/2/2007 |
Q: ..do you know any tattoo artists who specialize in tattooing over scars in or near Philadelphia, PA? ...
A: Yen, I do not know who in Philadelphia is the most skilled in scar coverup. You may have to do some ...
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| scars | 7/2/2007 |
Q: What did you mean when you say that you develop a technic "tattoos over scars" is there a special ...
A: Irene, Yes, scars can be covered but it is a difficult and tedious process. Also, if the scar is ...
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| Bad outline | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I got a tribal tattoo and on the outside of the outline you can see ink under my skin. So now the ...
A: Ed, By not going to a skilled, qualified and licensed professional you opened yourself up for all ...
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| Foot tattoos and water | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I'm wanting to get a tattoo on the top of my foot. It's about 4 inches long, and 2 inches wide. I'm ...
A: Kayla, Four days will not be long enough. The tattoo must stay out of the water for 7 - 10 days or ...
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| Tattoo behind the ear | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I'm considering getting a small tattoo of a few small black stars behind my left ear. I was ...
A: Tena, There really is no health risk as long as you go to a skilled, licensed professional. ...
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| Ink Transfer | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I got my first tattoo earlier today, about nine hours ago. My artist gave me specific instructions ...
A: Amanda, A little seepage is normal immediately after getting tattooed as the body will reject any ...
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| ink fading | 6/29/2007 |
Q: ok i got a tattoo on my hand about 6 days ago. I done everything that the artist told me to do to ...
A: Danielle, Tattoos on the back of the hand generally do not last. But whether or not you can hold ...
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| Tattoo Weeping | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I just got a tattoo yesterday, and some of the green color looks as if it is bleeding into the ...
A: Tammy, It is perfectly normal for a tattoo to weep immediately after it is finished. Use your ...
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| Eyebrow, Labret, and Scrumper piercings. | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I just have a few questions about my piercings. Any help would be appreciated. 1. I got my left ...
A: Brit, 1. The dry skin syndrome is normal around piercings especially in the facial region. Skin ...
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| HELP!!!!!! | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I got a retouch done on a year old tattoo about a month ago. Everything healed perfect. (I thought). ...
A: Laurie, It sounds as if you had dead skin covering the tattoo. The sunblock got under the dead skin ...
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| Sun/Swimming | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo on my back a few days ago and I've been avoiding direct sun exposure like i was told, ...
A: Scar, You should not swim for 7 to 10 days. White cotton is the best thing to wear over a fresh ...
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| tattoo infection | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I received a tatoo about a week ago on the top of my foot. It is very painful. My foot was red and ...
A: Sara, First off I am sorry that it took a couple of days to get back to you my computer was in the ...
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| Laws about tattooing over a scar | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I recently read on a website that in Ohio a tattoo artist can not tattoo over a scar. Is this true? ...
A: Erin, Please visit http://www.ubtat2d.com/laws.html for a list of laws for Ohio. I would also ...
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| Red ink risk | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I'd like to get a tattoo, but I'm concerned about red ink. The design I want is a Chinese Phoenix, ...
A: Lauren, First off let me apologise for taking a couple of days to get back to you, my computer was ...
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| Tanning | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I got my tattoo on my chest exactly two weeks ago, how long do i need to wait before tanning in a ...
A: Sarah, First off leme apologise for taking a couple of days to get back to you, my computer was in ...
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| Itchy Tat | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have two tattoos, one on my upper back, and one on my left upper arm, Both Black. The one on my ...
A: Alex, First off let me apologise for taking a couple of days to get back to you, my computer was in ...
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| NYC | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you knew of any skilled artists/parlors in the heart of ...
A: Kieran, I would strongly recomeend "Jonathan Shaws Fun City Tattoo." The number should be in your ...
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| Tattooing over or around keloid scars | 6/21/2007 |
Q: You seem like an expert in this category and I was hoping you could answer my question. I have ...
A: Andy, I always strongly advise people that are subject to Keloid scarring to avoid getting a tattoo ...
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| red and itchy tattoo | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo on my feet about 13 days ago (black text) and had no problems until the past 3 days. ...
A: Debi, Please discontinue use of all creams, lotions and ointments immediately you are only ...
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| Question | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have a tattoo on my forearm, its been really red since i got it 3 weeks ago and still the red ...
A: Will, If it is that red for that long I would strongly suggest that you contact a physician ...
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| ink reaction (help) | 6/20/2007 |
Q: is there a cream i can buy to clear up the reaction i am having without going to a dermatologist
A: Rob, If you are having a reaction to the pigment all you can truly do is let nature take it's ...
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| Tattoo with cremation ashes. | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to get a memorial tattoo with some cremation ashes mixed in with the ink. It would be ...
A: Lindsi, Honestly I personally would not recomeend it. The body has a tendency to reject impurities ...
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| blotchy tattoo | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I recently got a tattoo and now that it has healed it is blotchy - as if the ink didn't take all ...
A: Marilyn, The products you used for the aftercare of your tattoo is what caused your problem. You ...
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| Itchy pimples | 6/19/2007 |
Q: i had a tattoo done 4 months ago, but lately the white ink of the tattoo its been itchy and raised. ...
A: Mary, Your body is rejecting the white pigment which happens sometimes. The white pigment may have ...
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| Tattoo removal | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Do you know if any of those cremes they advertise (tatbgone, tat-off) work? I have a small tattoo ...
A: Jacquelyn, Removal creams are a scam and ripoff. They use a grit to remove skin which can lead to ...
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| Tattoo words stretching to much? | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I'm 16, and my parents have agreed to sign for me to get a tattoo. My sister, brother, and brother ...
A: Chelsea, Unless you gain a lot of weight you should have nothing to worry about. I hope this has ...
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| old tattoo itches | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old tattoo (on shoulder/back)that has recently (about 2 months now) become a bit ...
A: Jaime, It sounds as though your body is rejecting some impurity in the pigment. In much the same ...
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| raised tattoo | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, I've read your response to a few questions about a raised tattoo, but I just want to make sure ...
A: Kathy, You probably notice that the raising in your tattoo is more pronounced when ever you body ...
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| nose piercing | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I got my nose pierced yesturday, and everything went well. Ive had it done before but I took it out ...
A: Karina, I do not know what aftercare instructions you were given but as long as you follow proper ...
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| ink | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo a 8 days ago and ever since I took the bandage off, the ink has been coming off on ...
A: Elyse, Stop using anything at all. Over use of any after care product can damage a tattoo. No ...
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| Its all gone wrong! | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I had my 5th tattoo on the side of my wrist about 2 months ago. The bloke doing it has done all my ...
A: Liz, I see what you mean. That is a pretty nasty and poorly done tattoo. It is very apparent that ...
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| 6 months old tattoo | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I had my 7th tattoo done 6 months ago and just recently part of it started itching. There are small ...
A: Mark, More than likely what is happening is a rejection of impurities in the pigment. In much the ...
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| PLEASE HELP! | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I RECENTLY GOT A TATTOO ON MY WRIST 3 DAYS AGO THAT I ALREADY REGRET...BIG TIME! THE ARTIST DID A ...
A: Christie, Short of doing a coverup which would increase the size of the tattoo I am afraid that the ...
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| Firt tattoo question... | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I am looking into getting my first tattoo, and the decision has been rather daunting. I want to ...
A: Kendra, A skilled, qualified and licensed tattooist should already know the proper needle depth. ...
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| Pelvic tattoo | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I'm planning on getting a tattoo that trails from my belly button into my pelvic region. I was ...
A: Brandon, There is really nothing special that you need to do to prepare for this type of tattoo. It ...
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| Proper Aftercare | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I read past questions and answers, so I think I know that I'm having an allergic reaction to my ...
A: Melissa, I will answer each one of your questions seperately: 1. You say that after the bumps are ...
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| lip tattoo | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I want to get a tattoo on my inner lip and I know that I will have to get touch ups because of ...
A: Megan, If you do not get it done by a skilled, qualified, licensed professional that is familiar ...
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| New Tattoo | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I just got a New tattoo on my back its pretty much a 7 hr back piece. I was using A&D for the first ...
A: Kevin, Curel is one of the worst things you can use on a healing tattoo. For a list of proper care ...
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| aspiring artist | 5/30/2007 |
Q: hey gypsy.. i'm an aspiring tattoo artist and i'm not sure what step to take next... i've had some ...
A: Kristine, You do not need to go to art school to obtain an apprenticeship but artistic talent ...
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| tattoo | 5/23/2007 |
Q: i know you have a lot of people asking about the red bumps they get after a tattoo.in the past week ...
A: Steve, You are spreading them by scratching them. Leave them be and they should go away in 7 to 10 ...
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| new tattoo | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I hope you can answer my question. About three weeks ago i got a tattoo on my wrist while in Reno. ...
A: Rhonda, Your son may well be correct. I would suggest that you contact a skilled, qualified, ...
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| tattoo ink allergies | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to color a tattoo that has had a red ink allergic reaction with a different color and ...
A: Brenda, Please wait until all of the red pigment is out of the body and the flaking and itching ...
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| bruses | 5/15/2007 |
Q: i havea bruse and i was wondering if i can still get a tattoo
A: Shawn, It is not advisable to tattoo over a bruise. Please wait until you are healed. I hope this ...
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| Tattoo and waxing | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have a rather large tattoo on my leg and I would like to know if waxing can damage the tattoo at ...
A: Kristen, Waxing not only removes hair it also removes skin forcing the pigment to the surface ...
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| raised lines | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I had a black outline of a dove tattooed on the middle of my back about 9 months ago and it healed ...
A: Maggie, The tattooist may have very well scared you but from what you are describing I would say ...
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| Rib cage tattoo | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I am getting a new tattoo this week and I am really wanting it on my left side beneath my armpit... ...
A: Gracie, Granted, rib cage tattoos can be pretty tender but no more so than an ankle, back or hip. I ...
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| new tattoo | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I just got a tattoo on the top of my foot three days ago and I just began applying lotion as I was ...
A: Kayli, You should never use any lotions, creams, triple anti-biotic ointments or vaseline on your ...
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| color came out | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I had a 10-year old tattoo retouched recently. When it healed, all the color came out, and it looks ...
A: Lori, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in the ...
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| tattoo healing? | 5/12/2007 |
Q: its been 2 weeks since i got my tattoo. (i got red lips and marilyn monroe's signature) the first ...
A: Lauren, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in ...
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| tattoo ink allergies | 5/12/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to color a tattoo that has had a red ink allergic reaction with a different color and ...
A: Brenda, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in ...
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| infection? | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I got a tattoo 9 days ago. It seems as if it's been healing normally until the last day or two. I ...
A: Alicia, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in ...
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| pain | 5/11/2007 |
Q: i got my tattoo retouched 4 days ago, and the pain is unbearable. i didnt feel pain like this even ...
A: Collleen, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in ...
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| A Calus? | 5/10/2007 |
Q: 3 weeks ago I got a tattoo on the top of my foot. I was very careful with it, i didnt have anything ...
A: Jani, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in the ...
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| Family Crest Positioning | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I am in a debate with my bros about where to put my family crest tattoo. I would like to have it on ...
A: Jim, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in the ...
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| Ink Fading | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have 2 tattoos, one is 3 yrs old, one is 2 weeks old. the first one is black and red which faded ...
A: John, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in the ...
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| tattoo | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Wonder if you can help me I had a tattoo of a tiny heart on my wrist a red heart with black out ...
A: Morgan, First off let me apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My computer was in ...
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| pregnant and tattooed | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am planning on getting a tattoo near my hip (a little bit towards the middle and a little bit ...
A: Emily, First off let me apologize for taking a couple of days to get back to you. My computer was ...
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| Tattoo Slightly crooked | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I recently got a tattoo 4 days ago and it seems a little crooked maybe by a couple centimeters. Can ...
A: Mary, Flaking is normal just don't rub soap into it. If the scabbing comes off to soon it can pull ...
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| itchy bumps around tattoo | 4/28/2007 |
Q: i just got my tattoo 3 weeks ago and just today i started getting bumps and they itch. theres one ...
A: Ace, First and foremost you should NEVER use any form of lotion on a fresh tattoo. The lotion has ...
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| RED PIMPLES | 4/28/2007 |
Q: hey Gypsy i read some of your answers to the pimples, i stopped using any lotions at all. i been ...
A: Michael, Stop using ANYTHING on it, including mild soap. You just continue to irritate it further ...
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| tattoos and acne scars | 4/27/2007 |
Q: hey i was wondering if its alright to tattoo over the acne scars i have on my back. i use to break ...
A: Mike, Yes, acne scars can be covered but it is a difficult and tedious process. Also, if the scar ...
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| coverup | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I recently had a coverup done and the artist had to go around a raised mole. I was just wondering, ...
A: ARLYN, Once the mole is removed and the scar has had a year to heal and your Doctor OK's it, then ...
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| itchy bumps around tattoo | 4/27/2007 |
Q: i just got my tattoo 3 weeks ago and just today i started getting bumps and they itch. theres one ...
A: Ace, You are having an allergic reaction to the lotion you are using. Discontinue use of ALL ...
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| correcting a tattoo | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I recently got a tattoo of a skeleton hand with a black background and noticed an awkward part in ...
A: Elaine, Tattoo pigments are trascluscent and darker colors will always show through lighter colors. ...
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| nose piercings | 4/26/2007 |
Q: ve had my nose pierced for about 6 years now, I've worn it maybe 10 times in 2. The problem is that ...
A: Brandi, The "Black Dot" is caused by two things.... Cheap jewelry or Gold Jewelry. Cheap jewelry ...
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| darkened tattoo | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I am a brown-skinned woman and I have a new tattoo that I got two weeks ago. It is a tree frog with ...
A: Melissa, Your tattooist should have told you that tattoo pigments are translucsent which means that ...
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| mri question | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have a question about tattoos I have a large 10 year old black and grey tattoo on my lower back, ...
A: Bridget, The problem is that you do not know what type of pigment was used on you. Newer pigments ...
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| work. | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I have to take my nose piercing out when I'm at work -- will it close if I leave the ring out for 9 ...
A: Becki, Nine hours is pushing it. Go to your local body piercing studio and tell them you need a ...
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| tattoo infection? | 4/24/2007 |
Q: its been about ten days since i got my tattoo.. its a pink butterfly on the top of my foot.. and it ...
A: Beth, If there is puss coming out of the tattoo then you have an infection. Discontinue use of all ...
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| names in a tatt | 4/23/2007 |
Q: After I have my next kid I am wanting a butterfly tattoo on my back with both of my kids names in ...
A: Cassondra, If you go to a skilled, qualified, licensed tattoo artist you should have no trouble ...
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| Helpp!! | 4/23/2007 |
Q: A little over three weeks ago i received my third tattoo, this one is on my foot. I really loved it, ...
A: Nattie, First and foremost you should never use A&D longer than 10 days. You can get an allergic ...
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| lip tattoo | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I want a tat on the inside of my bottom lip and i am worried about the fading. One tattoo artist ...
A: Jorden, The tattooist that told you that did not know what they were talking about. Permenant ...
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| what should i do? | 4/22/2007 |
Q: alright. so i got a tattoo about a week ago. about 3 or 4 days into healing i was at work at some ...
A: Amy, From the sound of it you have developed a severe infection. Please contact a physician as soon ...
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| 2 month tattoo red bumps and itchy | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I got my first tattoo about about 2 months ago at a shop. recently there was a small itchy red bump. ...
A: Maggie, Your tattoo may be having an allergic reaction to the tanning oil you use or it could be ...
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| Faded Tattoo | 4/21/2007 |
Q: About a month ago I got a blue star tattooed on my ankle. After I got it it started to scab. After ...
A: Alyssa, The tattooist you visited was apparently inskilled. From what you have described he over ...
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| white ink | 4/21/2007 |
Q: i have medium ivory skin and i was wondering if i got a tattoo on my wrist in white ink if it would ...
A: Marie, The only time that white pigment is dangerous is in the hands of an inexperienced tattooist. ...
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| Coverup colors | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have an animal tattoo with a mouth, but I want to change the way the teeth look. Unfortunately, ...
A: Bill, You have thought this out and the good news is that you figured out the answer to your ...
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| nose jewelry | 4/20/2007 |
Q: My job has recently changed the rules regarding piercings, and now I have to take mine out every ...
A: Heather, Use a clear retainer while you are working. They are virtually invisible and can be ...
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| New tattoo...Infected? | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I had 7 stars tattooed on the top of my foot (4 outlined only and 3 shaded in) a week ago. Two of ...
A: Mindy, Discontinue use of all ointments, lotions and creams immediately. It sounds like you may ...
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| hair removal over tattoo | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I was thinking about getting a tattoo on my leg, but I wax my legs in the summer. Would it be safe ...
A: Vanessa, I generally tell my clients to wait at least a year before doing hair removal treatments ...
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| Tattoo of a sparrow | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find a specific tat of a sparrow that my father had gotten when he was in the ...
A: Joyce, One could place to check out is the design catalogs of Spaulding and Rogers, Inc. They carry ...
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| tattoo state laws | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Hey, i'm sure you probably get this a lot from people my age. So sorry for the repeat. well, i'm 17 ...
A: Stephen, Please visit http://www.ubtat2d.com/laws.html for information on ALL State laws governing ...
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| tattoos while getting big | 4/18/2007 |
Q: hey i have 3 tattoos and i am 16 one on my outer forearm one on my inner forearm and one on my upper ...
A: Travis, One of the reasons why I always STRONGLY advise against getting a tattoo until a person is ...
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| dry tattoo | 4/3/2007 |
Q: i have four days with my tattoo and i've been using neosporin on it instead of a&d ointment and my ...
A: Francis, You should NEVER use Neosporin or any other form of triple antibiotic ointment on a new ...
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| tattoos and eczema | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I'm planning to have a tattoo done soon, but I suffer from eczema (usually just on my face). Will I ...
A: Steven, I strongly advise against people with eczema or any other skin condition getting a tattoo. ...
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| my tattoo is very bubbly | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i got a tattoo 4 days ago, i got 5 stars all different colors the green star is very badly bubbly ...
A: Kristy, It sounds like you are suffering a severe infection. I would strongly advise that you ...
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| Higher risk of infection - myths or fact? | 3/31/2007 |
Q: Is it true that a tattoo on the ankle is at higher risk of infection? And risk factors for infection ...
A: Suzanne, I have never heard of an "Infection Barrier" and I am an LPN with 31 years in this ...
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| New tattoo | 3/31/2007 |
Q: On 4-10-07 I got a 2" x 1" red heart outlined with black with the letters sp in black inside the ...
A: Rox, Unfortunately you went to someone that does not know what they are doing. Basically what they ...
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| Wrist tattoo | 3/30/2007 |
Q: Is it safe to get a wrist tattoo? because of all the veins there?
A: Brian, If you go to a skilled, qualified, licensed tattooist you should have no concerns. I hope ...
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| Itchy tattoo | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I recently got my third tattoo(3-22-07), in memory of my mother. It is the largest i have gotten ...
A: Tina, The tattoo should not be itching or burning. Please discontinue use of the A&D ointment ...
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| Red bumps around my tattoo | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I just got a tattoo on my lower back like a little over two weeks ago and it was itching in the ...
A: Courteney, You are having an allergic reaction to the ointments and lotions you've been using. ...
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| infected tattoo | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have given over 40 tatts and they all came out perfect.I gave my mother one on her ankle and it ...
A: Roger, Your mom has a severe infection and she needs to seek medical attention immediately!! If ...
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| itchy tattoo | 3/27/2007 |
Q: i recently got a tattoo and it is very itchy and it has a reddish glow and some red splotches around ...
A: Tabitha, You are having an allergic reaction to whatever ointment you are using. Discontinue use of ...
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| LICENCE | 3/27/2007 |
Q:
A: OGMIST, Please visit http://www.ubtat2d.com/laws.html for a comprehensive list of laws and ...
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| Rejecting Ink | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have read your posts on tattoos rejecting ink especially red. I have had mine for 4 years or so. ...
A: Breeze, Red rejection can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years. The longest that I ever ...
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| Red bumps on and around week old tat | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I got an awesome tat of Marilyn last week. I used the same artist I have used for my other 4 tats. ...
A: Angela, You have had an allergic reaction to the A&D ointment. Let the tattoo dry completely out ...
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| possible infection? | 3/25/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend got a tattoo yesterday on his forearm, which is a just text. Today it is red around the ...
A: Katie, Contact a physician as soon as possible. At this point I would even suggest an emergecy room ...
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| eczema and tattoo's | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I have had eczema most of my life, I have very small, dime sized patches on my lower arms that come ...
A: Steve, You should never tattoo over any skin abnormality such as eczema, psoriosis, birthmarks, ...
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| Problems with my tat | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I got my third tat about a week ago. Most has scaled off. A piece of my lettering got snagged on my ...
A: Michelle, The truth of the matter is that you will have a scar where the "S" was. The first 7 to 10 ...
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| semi-new tat but still rash | 3/23/2007 |
Q: i had been working on my leg n back for a lil while now n the last time he did my ...
A: Julia, You may be having an allergic reaction to the red pigment. This is known as "RED REACTION" ...
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| tattoos | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have an allergic reaction to nickel and one day i would like to get a tattoo. Do you know if there ...
A: Heather, To my knowledge tattoo pigments no longer contain any ambient metals. Modern tattoo ...
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| license | 3/22/2007 |
Q: How do I get a tattoo license in Missouri?
A: Arnold, Please visit http://www.ubtat2d.com/laws.html to view the laws and licensing requirements ...
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| bad shading | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I recently had an old tattoo recolored with some new ink and artwork. The artist did some shading ...
A: Lisa, Unfortunately tattoo pigment is transparent which means that darker colors will always show ...
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| I want to get a tattoo | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a birthmark, thats in a circular shape. Its brown, and i was wondering if i can get a tattoo ...
A: Kate, You should never tattoo over any skin abnormality such as birthmarks, moles, rosetta, etc. It ...
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| wanting brighter color in tattoo | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I recieved a tattoo and it is purple, i would like to go brightercolor, it seems to be a dull ...
A: Connie, Tattoo pigment is translucent. That is to say that darker colors will always show through ...
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| "homemade" tattoo | 3/10/2007 |
Q: My son took it upon himself to "tattoo" a girls name on his arm. He says he used a razor then pour ...
A: Dennise, As you already know, what your son did was very foolish. Not only is he cutting himself, ...
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| Lettering Question | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I have a tattoo of a scroll with words written in it and recently went to another tattoo artist to ...
A: Becky, Though it is true that tattoos that are to small have a tendency to blur over time putting ...
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| tat problom | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I had a tat done on my upper back three months ago. It didn't heal too good, there are a couple ...
A: Amanda, If you are experiencing an acne type rash three months after the tattoo was completed then ...
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| Wrist tattoo | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I got my inner wrist tattoos about 2 weeks for today (8/03/07)and its not done healing. The black ...
A: Valerie, Wrist tattoos may sometimes take longer to heal than some other tattoos. You may either ...
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| Nose Piercing | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I had my nose pierced about 3 wks ago...Really liking it. My question is, my friend told me that if ...
A: Vanessa, The nostril, as with many other body part, is made up of skin structures genetically ...
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| Tattoo Rash | 3/8/2007 |
Q: After four days of getting my tattoo my skin got irratated. Its not your normal red skin rash with ...
A: Lynn, You have probably had an allergic reaction to the healing ointment you are using. Discontinue ...
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| New Tattoo | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I just got my first tattoo, did all the right things, but the black part has turned out grey and it ...
A: Mortisha, Your tattooist may have overworked the skin. Let the tattoo heal at least thirty days and ...
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| black ink | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Alright i just recently got a tattoo about 4 months ago. It's a black sun with a blue moon in the ...
A: Melissa, You can tattoo black on black but no other color. Darker pigments will always show through ...
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| Do i need tattoo's to become an artist | 3/6/2007 |
Q: i have always been interested in art and tattoos i have a degree in art and have done it all my life ...
A: Liloyd, There is an old addage, "Never trust a Butcher that won't eat their own meat." You can ...
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| Ink Quality | 3/6/2007 |
Q: How do I know if my tattoo artist is using good quality inks or inks that are compatible with my ...
A: Ken, Tattoo pigments are translucnt which means the darker pigment will always show through lighter ...
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| Pigment rejection? | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I got my first tattoo on my ankle a week ago and it is still not healed, the inside of the plumeria ...
A: Dani, You have a couple of things going on. First, you should NOT be using soap on a fresh tattoo ...
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| tats | 3/3/2007 |
Q: i recently got out of jail and want a tattoo that symbolizes freedom. i want it either on either my ...
A: Bella, The most common tattoo that symbolizes freedom is an Eagle soaring design. I hope this has ...
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| Tattoo colour | 3/2/2007 |
Q: i got a black tribal tattoo on my chest a couple of years ago and the colour was very faded. A year ...
A: Chris, No, it isn't true. You need to find a more skilled, qaulified, licensed tattooist. It sounds ...
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| nautical star | 3/1/2007 |
Q: i have a black tattoo of a nautical star centered along my belt line... about where my belt buckle ...
A: Ashley, This is why it is best to go to a professional, licesed studio to get your tattoos done. ...
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| Tattoos in Chicago Suburbs | 3/1/2007 |
Q: How familiar with tattoo artists in the Chicago area? Can you suggest or recommend some? I do not ...
A: Dan, I would recomeend, Jade Dragon Tattoo & Piercing www.jadedragontattoo.com 5331 W Belmont Ave, ...
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| Wrist tattoo, color, and recommendations | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I want to get a wrist tattoo. I am considering a tribal or aztec band all the way around and about ...
A: Dan, You would be absolutely amazed at the amount of pigment colors that are available. There is a ...
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| Year old tattoo | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have a year old tattoo that in some areas, is senstive to touch and feels tender, even area around ...
A: Marie, I hate to tell you this but it sounds as if the tattooist you went to may have over worked ...
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| Still red after 2 weeks | 2/26/2007 |
Q: If the redness remains, can it be covered up with darker graywash or a different, light color (I ...
A: Bill, A darker gray wash can be used over it. I would advise waiting |
