Okay. Feeling really stupid. I got a solid black tattoo and remembered to lightly wash 3-4 times a day with mild soap, but last night, after almost two days of having it, I realized that I had forgotted to put lotion on after I washed. I know, STUPID. Where's the brain? Anyway. I'm putting Curel on. Nothing LOOKS wrong. Everything is sharp looking and solid. It's not really red anymore. But it feels slightly wrinkled and a little dry and is only slightly sensitive. I'm just wondering what kind of damage I might have done. Just lotion, right? I was told to stay away from anything else. At least I remembered that.
Forgot to put lotion on for first day and a half (stupid!)
5 messages · last activity 6/24/2006
I'm not a tat artist, but I'd say it sounds like nothing is wrong necessarily....
Tattoos are pretty damn durable. Too much aftercare is probably worse than too little................but I'm no artist. If it looks fine, it probably is.
TCE
My shop actually recommends dry healing. With the exception of the first day or so. Dry healing meaning no lotion or anything.
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