What Is An Ink Sack After Tattoo?
What Are Ink Sacks? – Now, ink sacks are generally considered to be normal parts of a tattoo healing process. They are a sack of fluid that has formed over the tattooed skin but under a film of a cover that has been placed over the tattoo. The cover tattoo artists usually use is called Saniderm, and it is super safe to use. Tattoo artists have to put Saniderm on a fresh tattoo for many reasons, including;
- Promoting faster ‘wound’ closing
- Preventing excess bleeding and ink to spill everywhere (and ruining your clothes)
- Preventing contamination of the ‘wound’
- Protecting the ‘wound’ from bacteria, germs, dirt, etc.
- Preventing tattoo scabbing
So, as you can see, covering a tattoo with Saniderm is super important. But, why is all this important for the explanation of ink sacks? Well, when tattoo artists use Saniderm to cover a new tattoo, that is when ink sacks form as well. How you may ask? Well, Saniderm is excellent because it not only covers the tattoo and protects it, but it also allows the skin to heal and breathe at the same time.
- So, it’s nothing to worry about;
- Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s explain what it is;
- Ink sacks occur after the tattooist covers a fresh tattoo with a plastic cover called Saniderm;
- As a result, the excess ink (that would have otherwise leaked out), stays sealed with Saniderm, which allows the ink sack to form;
Ink sacks tend to scare a lot of people, but there isn’t generally much to worry about. But, what you need to remember is that the formation of ink sacks is completely normal.
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What are tattoo ink sacs and are they normal?
Tattoo Ink Sacks
TATT’S GRIM
- 11:40 ET, Feb 23 2021
- Updated : 11:48 ET, Feb 24 2021
A TATTOO fan showed off the latest design she got on her arm – complete with a massive ‘ink bubble’. The woman, who calls herself Jade , revealed the giant black ‘ink sac’ which formed above an indelible picture of a skull. 9 The ink fan, called Jade, showed off her latest design on her arm – complete with a giant ‘ink bubble’ Credit: @vampyur/TikTok In the clip, which amassed 22 million views, Jade can be seen pushing the liquid around and shaking it, revealing the green pattern beneath. The 19-year-old revealed she does her own tattoos, and previously shared clips of the ‘sacs’ across her body, including on her legs. After getting her latest design, she said on TikTok: “lmao another ink sack?!? I did these tattoos on myself!! “Also, this is completely normal it’s all plasma! you keep it wet for the healing process. ” 9 She revealed she does her own tattoos, and shared the designs on TikTok Credit: @vampyur/TikTok Despite people being confused by its appearance, she later shared snaps of her designs fully healed, saying: “My tattoo looks amazing. ” ‘Ink sacs’ are a normal part of the healing process, and occur when specialist plastic is covering the tattoo, called Saniderm. This is done to prevent the tattoo from scabbing, and “seals in the plasma and keeps it in its liquid form”, while still letting the tattoo breathe. 9 She shared clips to TikTok showing off the ‘bubbles’ elsewhere on her body Credit: @vampyur/TikTok Tattoo brand Bobbi Stark explained: “Its normal for your Saniderm to fill with plasma, ink and blood. “It typically creates a dark brown liquid that sits on your tattoo under the plastic. ” Despite being a common tool in tattoos, many people claimed they’d never seen one before. 9 ‘Ink bubbles’ can form under the plastic and are filled with ink, blood and plasma Credit: @vampyur/TikTok Commenting on Jade’s video, one person said: “I have a lot of tattoos but never in my life did I have a freaking ink sack. It doesn’t look safe, I know they white ink at the end but this?” Another wrote: “Okey okey I’m getting my sleeves done in like a week from now, what is that?1 What am I missed and why did no one tell me about this?” A third asked: “Are ink sacks bad?” This stunned person said: “I have just one question I just wanna know what is an ink sac and how does it happen?” While this ink fan added: “Nice! Although the ink sack alone was kinda cool. ” 9 9 9 9 9 Her clip racked up more than 22 million views as people were intrigued by the tattoo Credit: TikTok While this woman was horrified after getting the tattoo of her dreams – then discovering she copied the fridge logo without realising. Plus these are the most basic tattoos artists secretly hate as they reveal the one inking they will NEVER do. And tattoo fans share what dodgy body art REALLY means… and ‘fresh spring rolls’ has to be the winner. Woman mortified after realising the got a tattoo of her fridge’s logo by mistake.
What are ink sacs and why do they form?
TATT’S GRIM
- 11:40 ET, Feb 23 2021
- Updated : 11:48 ET, Feb 24 2021
A TATTOO fan showed off the latest design she got on her arm – complete with a massive ‘ink bubble’. The woman, who calls herself Jade , revealed the giant black ‘ink sac’ which formed above an indelible picture of a skull. 9 The ink fan, called Jade, showed off her latest design on her arm – complete with a giant ‘ink bubble’ Credit: @vampyur/TikTok In the clip, which amassed 22 million views, Jade can be seen pushing the liquid around and shaking it, revealing the green pattern beneath. The 19-year-old revealed she does her own tattoos, and previously shared clips of the ‘sacs’ across her body, including on her legs. After getting her latest design, she said on TikTok: “lmao another ink sack?!? I did these tattoos on myself!! “Also, this is completely normal it’s all plasma! you keep it wet for the healing process. ” 9 She revealed she does her own tattoos, and shared the designs on TikTok Credit: @vampyur/TikTok Despite people being confused by its appearance, she later shared snaps of her designs fully healed, saying: “My tattoo looks amazing. ” ‘Ink sacs’ are a normal part of the healing process, and occur when specialist plastic is covering the tattoo, called Saniderm. This is done to prevent the tattoo from scabbing, and “seals in the plasma and keeps it in its liquid form”, while still letting the tattoo breathe. 9 She shared clips to TikTok showing off the ‘bubbles’ elsewhere on her body Credit: @vampyur/TikTok Tattoo brand Bobbi Stark explained: “Its normal for your Saniderm to fill with plasma, ink and blood. “It typically creates a dark brown liquid that sits on your tattoo under the plastic. ” Despite being a common tool in tattoos, many people claimed they’d never seen one before. 9 ‘Ink bubbles’ can form under the plastic and are filled with ink, blood and plasma Credit: @vampyur/TikTok Commenting on Jade’s video, one person said: “I have a lot of tattoos but never in my life did I have a freaking ink sack. It doesn’t look safe, I know they white ink at the end but this?” Another wrote: “Okey okey I’m getting my sleeves done in like a week from now, what is that?1 What am I missed and why did no one tell me about this?” A third asked: “Are ink sacks bad?” This stunned person said: “I have just one question I just wanna know what is an ink sac and how does it happen?” While this ink fan added: “Nice! Although the ink sack alone was kinda cool. ” 9 9 9 9 9 Her clip racked up more than 22 million views as people were intrigued by the tattoo Credit: TikTok While this woman was horrified after getting the tattoo of her dreams – then discovering she copied the fridge logo without realising. Plus these are the most basic tattoos artists secretly hate as they reveal the one inking they will NEVER do. And tattoo fans share what dodgy body art REALLY means… and ‘fresh spring rolls’ has to be the winner. Woman mortified after realising the got a tattoo of her fridge’s logo by mistake.
What is an ink sack and how do you get rid of it?
Can You Pop An Ink Sack? – Ink sacks, also known as ink bladders, are sacs that hold the ink used in a tattoo. They are located in the lower part of the skin, close to the bone. It is not possible to pop an ink sack. If you see a bubble or blister on your tattoo, it is likely that the ink has leaked out of the sack and is floating on top of the skin.
Can you pop an ink sack?
Can You Pop An Ink Sack? – Ink sacks, also known as ink bladders, are sacs that hold the ink used in a tattoo. They are located in the lower part of the skin, close to the bone. It is not possible to pop an ink sack. If you see a bubble or blister on your tattoo, it is likely that the ink has leaked out of the sack and is floating on top of the skin.
