If you've just been inked, you probably can't take your eyes off your new body art - unless it's, say, somewhere on your back. But you should also pay close attention to its aftercare, since your skin ...

Kathy Griffin showed off her dramatically swollen lips after getting them tattooed last month during a cosmetic procedure called “blushing.” “I’m f—ked, look at me,” the comedian said ...

People should notice a reduction in redness and itching. However, if the tattoo is still sore and swollen, it may indicate inflammation and infection. If this happens, a person should consult a ...

You’re most vulnerable to a skin infection from a tattoo within the first two weeks. Symptoms include redness, itchiness, and discharge. The area may also become swollen. If the infection ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD An itchy tattoo is a common part of the healing process but can also signal allergic reactions, infections, or skin conditions. Avoid scratching, keep the area ...

“You can get a spectrum of reactions, from swelling at the injection site to a reaction that can spread diffusely over the body.” “A tattoo should be flat, flush with the skin, and not itchy," ...

This can result if a tattoo parlour uses unclean water for washing or diluting ink, says Dr. Shainhouse, or afterward, from exposure to other moisture. “These present as a single red ...

I don't think anybody will be able to tell." The comedian's swollen lips are a normal result for the first few days after getting a lip tattoo. "It is important not to be misled by the immediate ...