Bump under my tattoo!?

[Rcal]

Hi,

I just got my first tattoo 3 weeks ago, and a few days ago I noticed a small bubbly bump formed under my tattoo.  I used tegaderm for the first 3 days removed it and cleaned with antibacterial soap and let it air dry, as I was directed to by the artist. The skin scabbed and peeled as normal. I contacted the artist who did the tattoo and she offered me a dermatologist to go to!? Does anyone have any idea what this is or could be. It does not hurt, itch or feel irritated at all. Please help this tattoo newbie!

Edited October 12, 2018 by Rcal

[Hogrider]

If it doesn't hurt, itch or feel irritated, I'd leave it for now. If it's still there in a couple of weeks, maybe see a dermatologist then. 

[gtrjunior]

Tattoos take time to heal. I have had similar with my last tattoo. Just leave it alone and it will go away.
The tattoo process is a pretty traumatic thing for your body. Give it time to heal. (Months)

[Gingerninja]

You may have a bump for months. Let it be. I had a bump for about six months. 🙂 

 

[Rcal]

Thank you Gingerninja.  My friends kept telling me it was a mole, however I am 99% sure that it wasn't there prior to my tattoo. 

[Dan]

31 minutes ago, Rcal said:

Thank you Gingerninja.  My friends kept telling me it was a mole, however I am 99% sure that it wasn't there prior to my tattoo. 

keep in mind that any artist that knows what they are doing will never tattoo over a mole.

So I am guessing that it is just a "tattoo pimple" that I have had too and it will go away IMO.

just my .02

Edited October 16, 2018 by Dan

[Rcal]

Thank you Dan. I appreciate your input!

[Gingerninja]

1 hour ago, Rcal said:

Thank you Gingerninja.  My friends kept telling me it was a mole, however I am 99% sure that it wasn't there prior to my tattoo. 

Here's what I have learned

1) Sometimes you have bumps that take time to heal.

2) I, like you, didn't think that I had a bump in and/or around tattoos. My dermatologist has confirmed that I am a "grower" of bumps. I have developed bumps both in tattoos and outside of tattoos post tattoo but the two don't seem to be MEDICALLY related. 

3) My tattooer's to date have never tattooed a mole!

[b.andersen]

Hi there,

I got the same problem with tattoo bumps, it really takes time to heal. Mine was bigger than yours and I waited it for a month finally healed by itself. Make sure you keep it hydrated as well with enough aftercare ointment. It'll heal just fine 😊

 

P.s : colors usually takes more time to settle in, depends on one's skin condition.

[Rcal]

Thank you for the info and pics! I think I already noticed it getting smaller.