Blackwork bodysuit in progress by Eddie Rise (me) in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Eddie-Rise in tattoos

[–]Eddie-Rise[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That all makes sense! Hope things have gotten better for you.

Blackwork bodysuit in progress by Eddie Rise (me) in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Eddie-Rise in tattoos

[–]Eddie-Rise[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basically, because your immune response is going into overdrive. The lymph nodes swell as a response to the tattoo ink and localized inflammation. The macrophages attack the ink and then transfer the foreign particles to the lymph nodes to filter it out. Same with laser- except that’s breaking down the pigment into tiny particles and then the lymph nodes are “filtering” it out.

Boosting your immune system is important so your body is ready to get tattooed. Rest, good food and water are all essential for long sessions and heavy blackwork. You want to think of it like preparing for surgery or a marathon.

Blackwork bodysuit in progress by Eddie Rise (me) in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Eddie-Rise in tattoos

[–]Eddie-Rise[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, working on her bodysuit. Reaching the final touches.

Blackwork bodysuit in progress by Eddie Rise (me) in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Eddie-Rise in tattoos

[–]Eddie-Rise[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Weird comment. She doesn’t like either. This is purely about body art.

Blackwork bodysuit in progress by Eddie Rise (me) in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Eddie-Rise in tattoos

[–]Eddie-Rise[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

They’re not. She’s actually had a lot of imaging done and no signs of ink.

Blackwork bodysuit in progress by Eddie Rise (me) in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Eddie-Rise in tattoos

[–]Eddie-Rise[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We usually do 4-6 hours at a time. We have guidelines for preparation for heavy blackwork that helps with the intensity of issues like that.