May 15, 2016 at 3:25 am #26115
253Kyle
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@253kyle

So I started a solid black sleeve about 4 days ago. Started at my wrist and a large area around my wrist is swollen and sore. I keep cleaning it, keeping it elevated and I use Aquaphor after I wash it. Not sure if its still supposed to be like this. I have other tattoos that healed quicker but I’m guessing because its a solid piece it will take longer. Just wondering if this is common with solid tattoos or if I should get it checked out?

May 15, 2016 at 5:03 am #48267
buttwheat
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@buttwheat

Keep it elevated over our heart as much as possible

May 15, 2016 at 5:08 am #48268
Dan
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@dan

I had a rose on the top of my right hand and it swelled up for a couple days,like butt said,keep it elevated,maybe take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen,maybe ice it with an ice pack.

pretty normal.

May 15, 2016 at 1:51 pm #47447
Sam-I-Am
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@sam-i-am

After a 6 1/2 hour session on my leg, the swelling was so bad that I almost went to a hospital. Ibuprofen and ice packs should get you through it.

How long was your session? I no longer use Aquaphor. I tend to break out. Try a non-petroleum product.

Good luck, keep us posted!

May 15, 2016 at 8:20 pm #48301
253Kyle
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@253kyle

Thanks for the responses. The first session was 4 hours. The swelling is starting to go down now. Was just a little worried, I have a 6 hour session coming up on Tuesday and didn’t know if it was going to be ready by then.

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