Experience I've been tattooing professionally for 10 years in shops in the US and England. I now own Dragonfly Ink in San Francisco, CA
Organizations Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Education/Credentials Apprenticed at Black and Blue Tattoo
Specialized training and certifications:
Cross-contamination Prevention
SofTaps Micropigmentation
Areola Repigmentation
Skin Needling
University Art Courses
Question Hey i recently have gotten 2 red and black nautical starz on my shoulders and i already understand the healing process because they were my 7th tatt, but they are not healin correctly i am wonderin if i applied 2 much ointment because i am losin both black and red ink & soft scabz are formin and peelin off takin the ink with it leavin them to look blotchy...where the 4 hour long wingz which i got a day before on my back is healin excellently...is that the case and can it be repair & how long would u recommended for a touch up...Thank You
Answer Donald-
It isn't uncommon for for scabs to cause ink loss. I'd be careful not to pick it and if you need a touch up wait about 4 weeks. If you can, check in with your artist as s/he is on the spot and can see what is happening better than I.
