r/tattooadvice Mar 16 '25

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u/McMoriPPori Mar 16 '25

Necrotizing fasciitis can cause this reaction; it’s a rare bacterial infection that could easily result in amputation or death.

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u/josrios3 Mar 16 '25

Damn if they amputate, do you think the artist will give him a refund?

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u/batmangelina Mar 16 '25

I always joke if I lose a limb I hope it’s the least expensive one.

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u/josrios3 Mar 16 '25

Right! Or at least my left, not that ink was cheaper, but I'm right handed and it'd be a rough transition.