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How long does it take for the swelling to go down on a foot tattoo?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Less than a week : There is not much soft tissue so it is more sensitive on the foot. It depends how deep they went and if they ushered black ink because black ink penetrates deeper and uses a different needle so swells and hurts more. If only colored ink most of the swelling gone3 days but still sore.

Answered 6/20/2016

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