looks like the artist did a pretty good job… looks good!

someone just posted a great aftercare post in the aftercare area, but in short:

wash the tattoo daily, dont let the water beat directly on it though. GENTLE WATER ONLY, dont let the shower beat down on it. WASH IT, as with any break in the skin, it is important to keep it clean to avoid any risk of infection.

Many people say use A&E ointment, and some people say that it tries to pull the ink out of the skin. I have used it and noticed no side affects.

You can also use UNSCENTED lotion. it must be UNSCENTED, if you use scented lotion, the chemicals in the purfume will cause a rash, which could def make your tattoo look like crap.

put sunscreen on it whenever it is in sun, and try to avoid puttin it in the sun even with sunscreen untill it is fully healed.

after you take off the first bandage, you need to leave it open to the air.

MOST IMPORTANTLY – DO NOT PICK AT IT – PERIOD

if you pick off the scabs, (even a little), you will get light patchy areas on the tat. the scabs will fall off when they are ready, LEAVE IT ALONE!

Leave it alone until it is fully healed, dont scrape the skin when it starts to peel, think of it like a really ad sunburn, you wouldnt scratch or pick at it…