Question about my new tattoo

July 29, 2011 at 5:40 am #37215

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@rorith

So I got a tattoo 3 weeks ago, and so far in the healing process there has been no pain and everything feels good. The one thing I am concerned about is that the tattoo looks crack/wrinkly.

Is this normal or am I doing something wrong during the healing process?

Thanks,
Rory

July 29, 2011 at 5:50 am #108851

Rorith

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@rorith

Some more info is, I wash my tattoo twice a day with anti bacteria soap and moisturize it when it feels dry and starts to itch with lubriderm no dye or perfume lotion.

July 29, 2011 at 7:10 am #108853

Panter

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@panter

Can’t be of much help here as I only have one tatt but it did look scaly and dried after a couple of weeks, looks fine now though.

July 29, 2011 at 12:35 pm #108862

Adler

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@adler

Sounds normal, make sure you don’t overdo the lotion. Post pic if you’re really concerned but sounds like part of the healing process.

July 29, 2011 at 1:34 pm #108872

buttwheat

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@buttwheat

It looks pretty fucked up.
Oh wait I can’t see it you forgot the picture.

July 29, 2011 at 2:36 pm #108875

CaptJon

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@captjon

I know mine will go through that stage. They look nasty for a week or so until the peeling stops then they look shiney for a few weeks.

July 29, 2011 at 3:33 pm #108879

arnoldsantos1

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@arnoldsantos1

You seem to be doing the right thing as far as aftercare. As long as it’s not a thick, greenish/yellowish scab, with clear stuff secreting out of it, then you should be fine. Tattoos take about 2-4 weeks to heal. Post photos.

July 29, 2011 at 7:44 pm #108897

Rorith

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@rorith