Are tattoos supposed to peel?

Question

I got my tattoo done on Thursday and the skin is starting to peel today. Some of the color is coming off as the skin comes off as well. Is this normal?

Answer 1

Yes they are supposed to peel. Just don't scratch it and keep the A&D or the other stuff on it.

Answer 2

When you get your first tattoo you may not know much about tattoo care. Peeling is a part of the healthy healing process of your tattoo. It is normal for your tattoo to peel slightly after it is first completed. A typical tattoo will start to peel around 1 week after you had the ink applied. Of course this will vary according to how your body heals, whether you heal fast or slow but it is a general guideline. So your tattoo is peeling, now what. Well first off lets discuss why it has begun to peel. Peeling is a result of the damage you did to the skin. It is much like the peeling from a sun burn. You need to be very careful at this point during tattoo care. You need to ensure while cleaning that you don't accidentally remove areas that were not ready to be exposed or you may end up damaging your design. Most importantly during the peeling process is not to itch or scratch it. It will become bloody itchy as you can imagine but remember the time and money you invested and resist the urge to scratch as you can damage your new ink relatively easy. If you cannot handle the itchiness apply some lotion. Or more aftercare ointment. Once you have had your first tattoo and have learned proper tattoo care, peeling won't be as alarming during the healing process, as it will be something you are expecting to occur. If your tattoo peels after that it is a sign of action needing to be taken.

Answer 3

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Are tattoos supposed to peel?
I got my tattoo done on Thursday and the skin is starting to peel today. Some of the color is coming off as the skin comes off as well. Is this normal?

Answer 4

It is normal, as long as their is no pusing it means it is healing correctly. Just leave it alone, you can put some non perfumed plain water based lotion on it (lubraderm) or tattoo goo on it which will help keep it moisturized but I wouldnt more then 2 times a day. When I did it to mine the color came out better and very minimal peeling.

Answer 5

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Keep it moisturized with an unscented lotion. Nothing with vaseline, as that draws ink out. Peeling is normal. The ink will NOT be as dark as it was when it was first tattooed. That's normal too. Keep it moisturized and out of the sun. And, know that it will not look the way it did when you first got it done, ppl don't seem to realize that.

Answer 6

my tattoo peeled a little and i think some of the coloring came off too. I'm pretty sure its normal as long as its not alot of color. If its messed up when it finally heals totally, then go get it touched up.

Answer 7

they will peel, i have a poppy that i just had greenery added to 2 weeks ago. it's peeling for the second time. i leave bits of green where ever i go. sometimes the color comes off as well, most artists will tell you if that happens they'll fix it for free.

Answer 8

yes,
well not "peel" like a sunburn but the skin and ink will chip off as it heals and drys out

Use Coa Coa butter to keep your tattoo Hydrated!!
This helped me through my healing process
if your tattoo is actually coming straight off your skin you should consult your tattoo artist

Answer 9

Yes, they are ... all wounds form scabs in order to heal, a tattoo IS a wound to the body.



Do not pick it! If you do pick it, you may remove some of the color, and your tattoo will get white spots.

Answer 10

Yes thats a good thing...thats means its healing but dont pick at the scab thats forming. Since you just got it done keep it mositurized with a non-scented lotion and try to wear loose fitting shirts. But yes thats normal...