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keeks · Tattoo lover Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 2

Hi!
I'm very new here and I had a question about the healing process [along with every other post I've seen haha]

I got my first tattoo last night and the healing has been going well. I am having one issue, though.
I was told not to pick the scab that forms, and I haven't at all... But when I put on the ointment I can feel pieces coming off a little. I'm not rubbing hard by any means. Huge chunks aren't coming off, but I'm worried that I'm rubbing off color.

Is this normal? and am I being too paranoid?
Thanks Smile

rockwilder · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:35 am Post subject:

dont worry bout that the ink isnt on ur skin its more under your skin the reason it peals is because the skinn on top is dying so once that all come off the tattoo will look better n will heal fine

midge · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

Approx how long does it take far a tattoo to scab over and fully heal?
And should every bit of the tatt scab?

Soz far taking over ur post keeks Laughing

gaz2374 · Tattoo lover Joined: 16 Sep 2007 Posts: 41

it shouldnt scab really atall more peel like said above a few days to 2 weeks to fully heal as long as your doing your aftercare properly like the artist who does the job says it should be fine and remember the artist can tell (if it needs touching up weather its his or her error or if you havent looked after it properly) .just some words of wisdom there .