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What is the healing timeline for a tattoo?

I got my first tattoo 2 weeks ago.
How long until I can let it be and just enjoy it?

The tattoo artist said I can’t soak it or anything while it’s healing, but what I want to know is how long until it is completely healed?
At this point, it seems like it’s mostly healed.

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3 Comments

5days-2 weeks

when all the ’scab’ has flaked off, thats when its healed. No problem if the skin is still a bit shiney. Do be sure to put sun screen on it if youre out in the sun


I was told 7-10 days as long as you put the ointment that they gave you to put on it…and remember when it scabs dont peel it off…


It takes from 1-2 weeks, but some people with medical conditions like diabetes it can take almost a month. Generally its still not healed if its scabbing or flaking.


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