If the tattoo site is swollen, it is usually normal, but if the tattoo site is swollen due to infection, it is not normal.
Tattoo time will use the needle in the epidermis and dermal tissue, the local skin will have some damage, which leads to tattoo site swelling phenomenon, usually can also be combined with a slight tingling as well as itching and other discomforts, usually after tattooing about 2 ~ 3 days to disappear on their own, this is usually the case is normal, tattooed after the tattoo should pay attention to tattoo site disinfection, to keep the skin dry.
If the tattoo does not pay attention to the skin disinfection, it may lead to infection, inflammation stimulation of the skin around the tattoo site, so the tattoo site will show symptoms of swelling, the tattoo site may also be accompanied by pain, pus outflow and other symptoms, then this situation is not normal. Mupirocin ointment or erythromycin ointment can be applied as prescribed by the doctor for anti-inflammatory treatment to relieve the symptoms.
If the tattoo site is swollen, accompanied by pain, pus flow, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment.