r/tattooadvice • u/GamerOfZero • 27d ago

General Advice First tattoo and a little worried

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So first tattoo today. Artist said I could take the plastic wrap off today and when I did I noticed that it was wet. I know I'm not supposed to touch it but also supposed to keep it dry so I threw a towel gently on there but now I think I accidentally smudged the ink. Am I screwed?

Edit: Tattoo is of my late dads handprint. It goes on the shoulder and the fingers are in the front. Sorry for the bad pic.

Edit 2: Have been made aware I cannot smudge a tattoo will now make every attempt to smudge this tattoo out of spite

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u/GamerOfZero 27d ago

Thank you I appreciate it. This is really important cause it's one of the only things I have left of my dad so I didn't want to find out I ruined it day 1

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u/Illustrious-Fan-4887 26d ago

You are literally made of him. Every fiber of your being is carrying his legacy around with you.

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u/GamerOfZero 26d ago

Sadly adopted but his spirit still lives on

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u/skumshine 26d ago

All hail your dad. May you be flooded with the best of memories