Hi! I have pasted below the aftercare instructions that I get from the shop where I am tattooed at. Good luck and congrats!!!

After the tattoo procedure, you will experience some soreness. The tattooed area may become a bit swollen or bruised. It may also continue weeping serous fluid (white blood cells and lymphatic discharge) for some hours,…[Read more]

I say go for it!! I have a tattoo wrapped around my wrist and I love it! Hurt but dont all tattoos hurt? Good luck!

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