2 weeks after tattoo removal and some lines and features of tattoo are risen and red. It's also extremely itchy! Is this normal?

February 13, 2015
Asked By:AzaleaD in Brisbane, CA

I had my first session of tattoo removal done 2 week ago. I'm getting 2 removed. Both have been healing really well until a few days ago when the intense itching began. Then one on my wrist has now turned red and the lines on the tattoo are risen and red...The one on my forearm is doing the same, some parts are risen and some parts have little bumps all over it (quite a big tattoo) and on some spots the skin looks really shiny. Does this sound normal? Or should I be concerned?

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