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It has been two weeks since I got my First tattoo, and it is healing (its itchy), but the middle where the most shading was done, is faded and the color purple looks faded. When it is dry the skin peels off in white flakes and then i use H20cean. Is this normal and should I be worried about the color?
Nesha-
It all sounds quite normal- flaking and dry skin and so on. The colors will always look less bright when it heals as the ink is a bit brighter when it exposed to oxygen and as it heals under skin it will be seen through your skin and without air.
You can talk to your artist and see if it needs a touch up.
Good Luck!
Sasha Merritt
http://www.dragonflyink.com
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| Comment | Thank you so much I didnt know if if was healing correctly, and I was becoming very worried. Thank you again for the clarity. Thank You So Much!!!:-) | ||
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Sasha Merritt - Professional Tattoo and Cosmetic Artist
Expertise
Tattoo, Permanent cosmetics, Needling, Areola Repigmentation, Tattooing over Scars
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
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