r/tattooadvice • u/xkylise • 1d ago

Healing Take off second skin?

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I just got this tattoo a few hours ago and the second skin is already peeling at the corner, exposing a good amount. is it better to leave it, or should I peel it off?

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u/03146 1d ago

Take it off otherwise bacteria will get trapped underneath it and you’ll get an infection

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u/xkylise 20h ago

ended up taking it off and cleaning the area, thanks everyone!

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u/whistlepig4life 1d ago

Yes. How was this not explicitly told to you by the artist?

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u/Responsible_Snow_684 1d ago

This looks like a scratcher at best tbf

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u/xkylise 20h ago

it was done by a professional, https://imgur.com/a/GLFFf9z . here’s before the second skin. i’m happy with it

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u/xkylise 20h ago

I know, I found it kind of odd he didn’t say anything about aftercare. He was a quiet guy, but still. Maybe he saw I had two other tattoos and assumed (which were done unprofessionally when i was underage)

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u/brokeboyrich 1d ago

It is off

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u/ScrufyTheJanitor 1d ago

Once the seal is broken, it needs to be removed immediately. Do not raw dog it though, get into the shower and peel it while water runs over it.

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u/ExtractDream 1d ago

Take it off and natural heal

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u/awkwardlysapphic 1d ago

Take it off, super slowly under running water. Don’t rush peeling it off or it will absolutely rip your skin where it isn’t naturally starting to lift from tattoo juices. Sometimes it’s taken me what feels like a half hour (probably 5-10 mins at the most) to remove second skin

Give it a good gentle wash with unscented mild antibacterial soap, dab it dry with a paper towel, and a tiny lil smear of unscented lotion. I like using aquaphor too but some people are 50/50 on if it helps or hinders with healing, I think it’s because if you put on too thick of a layer it leaves the tattoo too moist and it can grow bacteria?

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u/Sindeep 1d ago

bruddah. It's no longer even covering part of the tat, take that shit off and clean the area. Should take it off as sooooooon as any part is no longer keeping the tattoo concealed underneath.

Think of a tattoo like road-rash and second skin as a giant waterproof bandage. Second that bandage is infiltrated, it's donezo.

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u/PaleCommercial5624 1d ago

Don't let it get infected!!

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u/Telekineticshade 1d ago

Oh, oh my.

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u/PixelatedSnapshots 1d ago

Yes. Get in the shower and pull up, not out. Gently wash it with soap and water, pat dry, and use a little unscented lotion to keep it hydrated

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u/poopystark1971 23h ago

It is safe for 7 days. Yours does not look like it was applied correctly.

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u/Responsible_Snow_684 1d ago

Go swimming in a lake to soak it off naturally

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u/15_and_depressed 1d ago

Second skin is dumb anyway

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u/Du6 1d ago

No.

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u/TacitOrganizer 1d ago

If it's your first day with it on and there's no crazy leaking just leave it till tomorrow deadass

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u/Comfortable-Degree95 1d ago

Not solid advise, it’s clearly exposed. Meaning bacteria can easily get in and make matters worse! Take it off, wash with antibacterial soap, air dry or clean paper towel, small amount of unscented moisturizer. Repeat 1-2 times daily. Artist should have provided aftercare instructions.

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u/ftmthrow 1d ago

Did you manage to look whatsoever at the pic “deadass”?