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New tattoo, ink "wiping" off?!

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  • 30-05-2012 8:25pm
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    djor88
    Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭


    Hello all, I just got my 1st tattoo 2 days ago, delighted with the result, on the back of my left calf.

    I kept it in clingfilm as told by my artist for about 4-5 hours, removed and gently washed with warm water and soap, and each time i've let it dry naturally in the air. I haven't scratched or picked at it at all, but when I apply the Bepanthen, each time I've noticed alot of little black pieces of ink/skin lumps wiping away as i gently rub the cream in.

    Should I be worried? Today when I was applying Bepanthen, it looked like a piece of the design came off, as the letter A that starts the phrase seems to be missing a little piece to the bottom. Maybe I'm just freaking out as I'm inexperienced.

    If anyone has any thoughts or advice i'd really appreciate it!

    Thanks, D..


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    Hawk Wing 2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭Hawk Wing 2


    relax, its only the scabs coming off


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    jwilco
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭jwilco


    Give it a few days and if needs be you can get a touch up. Keep it clean and keep putting on the cream.


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    djor88
    Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭djor88


    Thanks for the replies, you think washing it gently twice a day, letting air dry and then applying benathen 2-3 times a day is alright as an after care regimen?


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    Star Lord
    Registered Users Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    djor88 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies, you think washing it gently twice a day, letting air dry and then applying benathen 2-3 times a day is alright as an after care regimen?

    I'd do it more often.


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