Body Art on Yik Yak | Just got a tattoo today! The artist put second skin on it and told me to keep it on for 2 weeks? I thought we are only supposed to keep it on for a few days, take it off and then apply lotion afterwards

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Just got a tattoo today! The artist put second skin on it and told me to keep it on for 2 weeks? I thought we are only supposed to keep it on for a few days, take it off and then apply lotion afterwards

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Anonymous 1w

Take it off now!!! That shit is a breeding ground for infection and bacteria!! A&D ointment..wash gently with anti bacterial soap…3 days.. then dry heal with a lotion. I’ve never had a issue and my tatts look amazing 🤩

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Anonymous 2w

Depends on the ink, the shading, the size of the tattoo etc

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Anonymous 1w

I’ve always been told 3 days?

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Anonymous

#2 1w

I got it on thursday evening, so should i take it off on sunday evening? Since that'll be the 3 day mark?

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Anonymous

OP 1w

Take it off

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