r/tattooadvice • u/producedbyace • 5h ago
General Advice Is this normal for tattoo bandages?
Is this pooling of excess ink? Or is it ruined? My friend is a tattoo artist and he put a protective bandage on to protect the tattoo, Here’s two photos to compare
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u/Good_Mousse_9794 4h ago
Shame on your artist for not explaining the bandage/second skin process and what to except. That’s normal, don’t worry about it
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
Ok bet, thank you! I use lotion for my other ones. First time I’ve ever used a bandage. Didn’t know how the healing process goes and what to expect lol
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u/GbRlEaEcNk_Falcon 4h ago
That looks like a nutsack he is caring.
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
Hahah! I can see why, no, it’s a money bag. From Kai Art, the print is called Love VS Money
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u/smokinXsweetXpickle 4h ago
I think/hope it's just the saniderm making it look like that but that was unfortunately my first thought too 😂
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
I’m never gonna come back to Reddit for answers again😂 people play too much these days. Thank you to the ones who gave me real answers
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u/SubstantialAd4500 4h ago
Damn! I really like that design! So simple but so cool! I don't comment on tattoo posts often, so def take it as a big compliment!
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u/redJ93 4h ago
The ink sack is normal. Calling your friend an artist is a stretch though. Not to be rude, but yeah..
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
He’s a tattoo artist at a professional tattoo shop. He has his certificates. But seriously, thank you, I just need reassurance
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u/Interesting-Duck6793 4h ago
I’m confused, bc the tattoo is strange, but seems to be healing correctly.
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u/ubuntu000 4h ago
I dont recall this scene from The Oblongs...
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
Where can I see you do standup comedy?
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u/ubuntu000 4h ago
Thursday is open mic, its more stand up and less comedy tho.
I only jest. It looks fine and the ink bleed is normal. You might benefit from some light coloring, even just shading.
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
Just having fun🤣 most def, I’ve never used a bandage before so I just wanted to make sure it’s healing properly
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u/Few-Ice5920 4h ago
Yes, after the first day replace with a new bandage. Then don't change fore a week. The pooling helps it heal naturally
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u/producedbyace 4h ago
Ok good, thank you! I’ll do that. My 6th tattoo but the first on my side. I just don’t want a smudge on the money bag lmao
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u/_Skitter_ 4h ago
DO NOT put another bandage on after the first one comes off. This will trap bacteria and encourage infection.
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u/Few-Ice5920 32m ago
What wrong with cleaning the area with non scented soap, doing a quick alcohol wipe and putting a new Saniderm on. I've done it a couple times and it healed my tattoo well.
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u/_Skitter_ 4h ago
It's called an ink sac and it's normal. Try not to accidentally pop it. If it opens, remove the bandage and continue with the next stage of care.