i got my tattoo 1/23 and its peeling is htat bad? can i rune it if i peel it? please help me cuz i dont want to rune it. thanks
2007-01-29 07:00:34 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Yep, you're fine. I got one on the 20th. It's still peeling, but almost done. New one coming up soon........
2007-01-29 07:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is normal that it is peeling but dont peel it yourself. Let it fall off on its own. When you get a tattoo on your skin its just like getting a cut or a scrape. It will heal and it sounds like its getting to that point already. Good job. Just put some of the tattoo stuff that they gave you or some other kind of ointement that will sooth the healing process.
2007-01-29 07:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by Believe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It'll be fine, it's just normal scabbing after a tattoo, but under no circumstances should you peel it, that may disfigure the tattoo, let it fall off on it's own (In the shower, etc) and keep the tattoo as soft as possible, rub small amounts of mild, unscented lotion into it, Keri is a real good one. Good luck and enjoy your tat.
2007-01-29 07:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by bigbanditsean 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, it's normal. You might even get a scab or two. Just don't pick at it. Leave it alone and let it heal. I've got 4 tattoo's and all of them peeled as they were healing.
2007-01-29 07:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by sparkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you peel it...you will ruin it! Also, if it's peeling bad then that means it's dried out. If you go to wal-mart or a drug store and look for 'A and D ointment' it's in the baby section. It's very moisturizing and will help it not dry out. Hope that helps!
2007-01-29 07:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by kristen C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for your tattoo to peel. I've enclosed a link with some more information. Hope it helps!
2007-02-01 16:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by tigress4utonite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peeling is normal but do not pull the 'scab' off. let it fall off on its own. it you pull it off you could ruin the coloring. keep lotion or whatever the tat artist told you to use. don't get it too wet in the shower either.
i have 3 and all of mine scabbed over and healed within 10 days. once the scab is gone and you have followed whatever your artist
has told you, you will have beautiful tattoo. good luck!
2007-01-29 07:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by deeshair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats fine, your tattoo is just healing. Mine got all flakey and gross for a while before they were completely healed. Dont peel the skin though!! you could mess up your tattoo if you do that. Just leave it alone, in time it'll smooth up and look nice again
2007-01-29 07:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by Dani 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
don't worry, peeling is natural. When its all done it'll look good. Don't help the scab fall off. If you pick it you will pull color from it. Use a lot of unscented hand lotion on it. When you bath rub lightly on the area to help scabs fall off, but do not force them
2007-01-29 07:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is natural for your tattoo to peel after about a week. don't use any petroleum based moisturizers because it can make the color fade. and DO NOT scratch.
2007-01-29 07:10:21 · answer #10 · answered by Jacob M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋