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Re: New Tattoo! :D - September 9th 2009, 12:46 AM

Well it will look fine for about a day or two but then it starts scabbing and the ink will look a little funny, obviously because its scab. But anyways once it scabs try not to get it too wet, as when scabs get wet they get soft and can get knocked off easily. So NO soaking the tattoo. Also use moisture rich lotion like the ones they listed. Aquaphor is very good, I used that and regular Eucerin Lotion. For the first week I used lotion 2 times a day or if it felt tight (the skin) or dry I would lotion it up so more, but make sure you don't put to much on, and rub in the lotion. If the tattoo has a glare from the lotion there's too much so gently with a clean towel dab off the excess.After the first week I used lotion once a day and still do today. Keep it protected from the sun until all the scabs are off, oh and when it starts scabbing you'll know because it starts to itch like mad!!! Don't scratch if you need to lightly tap it. Pictures please! Take care of it and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.