hi
had my tattoo done last friday, 3 hours in the chair having a skull + roses done on my arm. still need to go back to have it coloured and names written in the banners.
its now wednesday, ive been following the aftercare advice as told but now it seems that the ‘top layer’ is coming off, where its heavily shaded. i know it says not to pick scabs off but these arnt scabs, even when i apply cream i seem to end up with black bits on my fingers. is this normal?! i dont seem to have lost any detail but still i wasnt expecting this
cheers
That’s exactly what should happen, You don’t want scabs. If you’re peeling a thin layer of skin like a sunburn, that’s good.
Hello Chris, I just wanted to say when I am taking care of my tattoos they undergo this same routine healing process. After two days I begin applying a small layer of scent-free, dye-free lotion and I will do an extreme heat rinse with a mild, scent-free, dye-free soap, anti-bacterial scent-free, dye-free soap and then a full cold rinse off before patting dry with a clean paper towel or allowing to air dry. Your scabs are fine as long as you don’t pick as them because some sections will heal faster or slower than others so you don’t want to risk pulling out chunks of ink and freshly inked skin. I hope your tattoo heals well.
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