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You have many questions in your mind when you are getting inked, especially when you are getting a tattoo for the first time. Even if it’s not your first tattoo, getting a new tattoo tattoo can show some issues with the new ink and the skin as well. Please, for the love of healed skin, don’t just walk into the first place you see with a neon sign and hope for the best. Find an artist who actually knows what they are doing. Someone who uses clean tools wears gloves and isn’t sketchy about it. Your skin will thank you.
A newly inked tattoo can bleed, and it’s normal to bleed for some days, But if it’s bleeding excessively and for a prolonged period of time, then it should be taken care of. Every individual’s body reacts differently to the ink, and it’s seen that one individual’s tattoo is bleeding more than another. In fact, it’s normal if a tattoo is bleeding more at one part of the body than at another.
Is it normal for a tattoo to bleed after being inked?
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Yes, it is absolutely normal if your tattoo bleeds for 24 to 72 hours after being inked. Your body is working hard on the healing process. During the early stage, it’s quite normal to see some blood and plasma oozing out of the skin. The bleeding decreases with each passing day as the tattoo is healing. Some tattoos don’t bleed at all, and it is also quite normal. If your tattoo is bleeding continuously, you should avoid excessive drinking as it will extend the bleeding.
Generally, tattoos that take a long time to get done have more chances of bleeding as your body starts responding to the pain and trauma. You should also know that the part of the body that is inked is also crucial in the amount of bleeding. It’s very important to avoid blood thinners and alcohol before your session because. If the bleeding is constant and isn’t decreasing with each passing day, you should contact a doctor. If your tattoo is bleeding after years, it’s not a sign of healing, but it’s mostly its infection. Tattoos may bleed even after many years as you may develop a skin disease or allergy to the ink.
What precautions should be taken if the tattoo is bleeding?
If your new tattoo is bleeding, then you should avoid blood thinners as they prevent or slow down the blood clotting process. Alcohol should be avoided, and even painkillers should not be taken. Please consult your doctor before discontinuing any medicine. Exercising should be avoided after a new tattoo, as exercising leads to sweating and stretching, which will cause a hurdle in tattoo healing.
A good aftercare will always keep your tattoos away from infections and irritations. It’s very important to keep the tattoo clean and infection-free in the early stages of the tattoo. In the initial stage of your tattoo, be careful while sleeping by not putting pressure on the tattoo, as putting pressure on the new ink may cause bleeding. A lot of tattoo bleeding may be seen on the second and third day after getting inked, which is known as weeping. The body is trying to heal the tattoo, and you should relax and stop worrying during this period.
If the bleeding continues even after 72 hours of being inked, the reason can be an inexperienced tattoo artist who may have been rough with your skin and may have inked you with a heavy hand. It is very important to pick your tattoo studio and artist smartly so you can avoid any complications. If the bleeding continues for a longer period of time, you are advised to meet your artist or consult a skin doctor.
Have you ever experienced tattoo bleeding? How did your healing process go? Share your story or ask your questions in the comments below.
