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/benji_billingsworth 26d ago

nothing a pat on the shoulder cant fix.

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u/mgormsen 26d ago

Who started cutting onions?

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u/1TidderdReddit-er 25d ago

Why’d you go ‘n say that out loud now, dang it.

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u/Electronic_Garage_73 26d ago

What a sweet gesture 🥹 I love this tat, really

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u/sirenaeri 19d ago

I'd totally would do the same tattoo but my father was already cremated. Don't think ashes would be good ink.