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Any advice for a fresh tattoo? What should I look out for? What’s normal??

Anonymous 1w

Normal: it will itch and with flake and when this happens apply lotion again and “itch” it that way. Look out for the skin around the inch. if it starts turning colors, your either not cleaning it good enough or using the wrong kind of lotion/wash

Anonymous 1w

When you “itch” your tattoo, DONT scratch ONLY tap or hit the itchy spot. If you don’t you can damage the tattoo. Dont take off the protective peel until after 4+ days. Your tattoo will be warm to the touch for a while and might appear red (think of it as a wound) BUT if you start to see push or pimple looking bumps appear DONT pop them, this is likely an infection and can also damage your tattoo.

Anonymous

#1 1w

Thank you!!

Anonymous

#2 1w

Puss*

Anonymous

#1 5d

No. This is wrong. Only apply as directed by your artist. If you over moisturize you WILL get an infection. Generally wash and moisturize 2x a day during the healing stage (2-3weeks) when applying lotion (unscented) only use a THIN layer. Of it itches you itch around the area or give it light pats.

Anonymous

#3 5d

that’s just what i’ve done for all five of my tattoos. everyone has to figure out what works best for them and every artists has different healing processes.

Anonymous

#1 5d

every artist has different reccs but over moisturizing will hurt the healing process of the tattoo. curious what your tattoos look like

Anonymous

#3 5d

i’d happily cure your curiosity

Anonymous

#1 5d

Send em