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I just got a new tattoo two days ago on my inner arm. It took four hours and was in a very sensitive spot. I've gotten many tattoos in the past and while they've all hurt and bled, this one hurt and bled thr most. A little soreness and swelling is always expected but this time it's bruised very badly. It looks like the swelling is getting worse too but it's hard to tell. As far as healing, the pain doesn't hurt any worse than any other tattoo I've gotten in the past. So this is what has kept me from going to a doctor or ER. The only thing that shocked me was how large and dark the bruise is and also the swelling is not evenly distributed throughout my tattoo, it's kind of bunched on the side. I know that doesn't make sense it's hard to explain without pictures. Do I wait a couple more days for the healing to continue or do I need to go to urgent care tomorrow morning ?
Sat, 25 Apr 2015
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