I just got a tattoo a week ago and I'm worried about the peeling on part of it. It's a shooting star on my foot and one of the smaller stars is raised off my foot a little and it seems like a large portion is peeling off. I've cleaned it exactly the same as the rest of the tattoo...but this part is peeling different? any comments? is it normal?
2007-03-27 06:51:45 · 5 answers · asked by erica 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
The whole thing will scab over and peel off. the ink is left under the skin.
2007-03-27 06:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Michael D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. The scab is coming off. Don't mess with it, or you might get a scar right over your nice new tattoo. If you're concerned, go back to the tattoo parlor and ask them to look at it.
2007-03-27 06:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tapioca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be that that particular spot got hit a little harder than the rest. i have a hundred something tats and they all seem to heal a little different. the best advice i have is, put original unscented lubriderm lotion on it alot. once an hour if you can. for a day or two until that piece comes off on its own. dont help it, let it go naturaly.
2007-03-27 07:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal...it is just like a wound that will scab over and fall of and of course the scab is colored because of the ink...no worries...as this is part of the healing process.
2007-03-27 06:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anita G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's normal, just make sure to keep it clean and use A+D or neosproin on it.
2007-03-27 07:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by psychoholiday1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋