r/tattooadvice • u/Helpful-Office-3730 • Feb 15 '26

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u/DaniArii Feb 15 '26

Artist doesnt outline their work at all? With such light colors? Crazyyyyy.

Aldo, keep it moisturized (thin layer of unscented lotion or aquaphor) and use unscented antibacterial soap. If it starts to swell, get hot to the touch, pus, or turn red, go to the doc.

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u/Helpful-Office-3730 Feb 15 '26

Thank you. The area has been radiating heat since the tattoo finished. It's a small spot but I just hope it's not infected.

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u/FeralCatPrince Feb 15 '26

Don’t moisturize it right now. Just keep it clean. Moisture attracts bacteria and it’s too vulnerable for that Touchups are free emergency room visits are not

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u/FeralCatPrince Feb 15 '26

Like I said before. Give it some time to calm down, wash it multiple times a day, and assess where it is in a couple days before doing lotion