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It's not healed. 6 days is not long enough to judge how it's going to look. Given how heavy they went, you could be looking at 8 weeks or longer for it to really heal. I wouldn't go back there if they paid you.

I’d see a doctor. I read an article about a guy that got an infection which triggered a reaction to the red ink in his tattoos. When the infection was healed, the reaction went away. Apparently it’s very rare, but it’s a thought.

It’s going. Tell us a little about yourself and share pics of your tattoos if you are comfortable doing that.

White ink didn’t hurt me more than any other, but my skin is really pale and it looked like I hadn’t been tattooed at all. It was the kimono of my Japanese warrior and my artist wound up redoing it in pale green. No more white ink for me.

The very fact that you have a tattoo will upset some people. Why are you worried about what other people think? Also, laser treatments are not going to return your skin to the original condition. It very likely you’ll still be able to see it even after expensive, painful treatments.

First, almost no one will know what it says; second almost no one will care; third, you get tattoos for yourself, not for others. Enjoy your tattoo and relax.

Nice! I’d always go with the classic.

Great first post! The perfect way to ingratiate yourself with the community.

I’ve got both elbows done as part of my sleeves. I can tell you they hurt like hell. Fortunately it’s a small area. Thin skin right in bone!!! I’m glad I had them done though.

Being an ass hole to the people who have been on this forum a long time is not a smart way to get advice. Frankly @Dan is right; if you’re worried about the pain, don’t get one. There’s no way to quantify the pain. I have other helpful hints for first timers.

I love Aussies!

I agree. I used to do 5 or 6 hour sessions, but I just can’t sit that long any more.

My back piece took about 18 months. About one session a month. Sometimes two, sometimes skip. 3 hours per session. It was worth it.

I’m surprised there was a reaction 2 weeks after it was done. It’s unlikely that it’s infected, but if it becomes hot, painful or oozes see a doctor. Also, forget tattoo wash and tattoo moisturizer. It’s just snake oil. A fragrance free soap and a little cocoa butter are all you need and probably a quarter of the price. You just need a little bit, over moisturizing can clog the pores and cause skin issues. Last, try a cold pack for the itching. Good luck.

There's always someone out there who can't wait to piss on your parade and ruin it. As @Dan said, they probably have crap tattoos themselves.

They are classics for a reason. Just my opinion, but an American Traditional tattoo of an iconic image, if well done, never becomes a cliché.

@Mattwall92 Not trying to be harsh, but I think you have unrealistic expectations. Your skin twists and stretches as you move. Of course the image will be affected. Enjoy your tattoo. Get more.

Tattoos take time to heal. Give it a couple of months and then see what it looks like. I don’t see anything wrong with it. You may be overthinking this.

You can’t fix stupid and you can’t fix that tattoo. Let it heal then look for someone who specializes in cover ups.

Pics!

I knew the spam was coming. Please don't use this site as your toilet.

Please don’t treat this site like your personal advertising opportunity. Stick your spam up your ass.

Their first and only post. I’m just surprised that there wasn’t a link to some shitty website. I guess that will come in post number two.

I didn't look at all of the tattooers and all of their tattoos, but overall I wasn't that impressed. Lots of one dimensional, flat work. Also, I wouldn't get hung up on how long someone has been tattooing. The guy that did my wife's tattoo had only been tattooing for 3 years and he absolutely killed it. 10 years later, it still looks fresh. I'd seriously suggest watching Ink Masters. Skip to the end of each show where they do the critiques and you'll miss all the silly made up drama. The judges critique each tattoo and tell what's good and bad about it. There are plenty of shitty tattooers on that show and a lot of them have been tattooing for a long time. It's just a place to start. I'd go to tattoo conventions where you'll see everything from absolute crap to outstanding work. Look at Tattoo magazines. Educate yourself before you get more tattoos.