Why Is My New Tattoo Bubbling. Tattoo bubbling increases your risks of damaging your tattoo and getting an infection. Marmur says that blisters that form after getting a new tattoo are a sign of inflammation when the healing process begins.
Although some infections are totally harmless and disappear in a short period on their own. When its likely to appear. The infection may lead to redness on the tattoo and the area surrounding it.
Bubbling happens when water is trapped within the scab.
A cold compress is the first step to alleviate the pain. Little red bumps around your new tattoo usually mean you are using a cream too heavy for your skin which is clogging the hair follicles or your applying too often. Without proper aftercare. If bubbles form on the surface of the fresh tattoo it is caused by moisture getting trapped in your tattoo usually from too much ointment Palomino says.
