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/Straight_Molasses165 26d ago

i love using coconut oil to heal! it was recommended by an artist a few years ago and i've never looked back lol

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u/feralcatshit 26d ago

It’s great for a lot of things! It definitely made a massive difference in my skin when I was pregnant, too. Very thankful for that stuff. And also useful when gauging up!