3 weeks later. normal? opinions?

[Forty6and2]

Hello! First time on this forum!

I recently got my first tattoo exactly 3 weeks ago today and I have a question on the healing process. Everything was fine for the first 2 1/2 weeks, but a few days ago, it started to get red on certain parts. it's weird though, because its only red on the parts of the tattoo with very minimal ink. There's solid black on the back side of my arm that healed perfectly. No issues at all. But as you can see, some parts are definitely red and you can hardly see the ink. Does anyone have any opinions on it? Any input is appreciated. 

edit: the last picture was taken the day it was done, for reference.

Thanks!

Edited September 8, 2016 by Forty6and2
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[Graeme]

Give it time to settle in.  Black and grey, especially with the lighter grey washes, can take weeks or sometimes even months to settle in and the red to fade from it.  I don't see anything there to worry about.

[a_beukeveld]

I had that on one of the tattoos on the back of my calve. Just looked like strokes of red. They'll go away.

[Forty6and2]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it! I'll keep an eye on it.