I got a foot tattoo about a month ago. It is simple line art....but it is still peeling. It looks gross. There are peeling lines tracing my tattoo!
1. Is it normal for it to still peel a month later.
2. Is there anything I can do to help the healing process
2007-07-23 17:27:20 · 11 answers · asked by Bronze Girl 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Everyone's healing time can differ and on sensitive areas such as your foot, it could take a longer time than if you got it somewhere else.
I would just suggest applying lubriderm atleast three times a day to keep it moisturtized, and dont pull off the flaking or scabs if there are any, it could potentially pull out the ink.
You should be fine though!
2007-07-23 18:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really nothing you can do to make your tattoo heal 'faster'. Treat it as a flesh wound... thats really what it is! The ONLY time your tattoo should be covered is right after it is done- your tattoo artist will place some sort of bandage over it. That bandage can be taken off in 1-4 hours. After that, you do not bandage it again. Keep a thin layer of A and D ointment or Bacitracin on it for a few days... DO NOT use a grease based ointment like Vaseline!! NO Neosporin!! Just the A & D or Bacitracin. H2Ocean is also a wonderful after care lotion, made especially for your healing tattoo. But NO bandages!!!! Dont rush this healing process. You can mess up your tattoo and it wont look its best. Just be patient!
2016-04-01 10:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Greta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How have you been treating it? You should have been putting some tattoo aftercare lotion on several (5-6) times a day. (You could've also used Lubriderm) At this point I'd have to see it, you can lose a lot of color if you let it scab heavily and peel. You may want to check with the artist who tattooed you, they can certainly help. If not, go to another shop.
2007-07-24 04:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by heklheraa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a small tattoo with no color then I would maybe go and see the artiest that did your tattoo. As for doing anything put lotion on it three or four times a day and that will soften the skin and should stop the peeling.
2007-07-24 19:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by pinkfreak9116 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could def. still be healing. It's peeling because it's dry. Even after your tat has been through the majority of the healing process it is still very important to keep it moisturized.
2007-07-24 01:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by ○•○•Cassie•○•○ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feet are very hard to heal. if you are somewhat of a slow healer then it is fine that you're still healing. after getting one of my foot tattoos i had regular skin (not scabs) peeling away from my tattoo about three weeks after getting tattooed. i just kept moisturizing it until it was completely healed. if you are concerned you should consult your artist.
2007-07-24 03:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply lubriderm lotion to the tattoo..when you had it done they should have told you to put a&d ointment on it for a few days and then lubriderm lotion (non scented) until it finishes peeling. Also if it is exposed to the sun put sunblock on it to keep the color from fading.
2007-07-23 17:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by akitamommy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it some time... Apply lots of mosturizer(non scented) to it. Avoid wearing shoes that will rub too much, and when going out into the sun wear suntan lotion. It should get better soon. Good luck to you!!
2007-07-23 18:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by chris_swed_420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the tatoo placed?
1. It is normal to get the peeling
2.when ever it gets wet dry it off with a towel, you can apply some coconut oil or turmeric powder it helps to dry the peeling soon
when i got mine even i did the same, it on my right arm
Hope this helps you.....
2007-07-23 17:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by maddy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it should of healed and or stop peeling by now but just keep using after care and or coco butter loition it realiy workskeep skin moist not wet
2007-07-24 02:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋