Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hello everyone! Hope everyones weekend went well. I was wondering if lines can appear to be crooked or not completely straight if it is scabbing right near the line work? I got the coloring finished and a little spot scabbed up but the rest is already finished peeling. The spot where it scabbed is under a line and makes it crooked. I dont know if its just because the scab is tightening my skin and making it appear this way or what! Will it stay this way making it have to be touched up? Thanks everyone!!! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffa Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hey @Matt22091 the LST crew have set up another section for Tattoo Advice which you can find here Tattoo Advice | General Tattoo Forum | Last Sparrow Tattoo So as not to appear to be a completely inconsiderate bastard, my advice would be to just let it completely settle (could be another week or two) and if you still have the issue either post a pic or go back and ask the tattooer what they think ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Okay, thanks man. I cant tell if the line is crooked or not. It might just be me over reacting. Thanks again Duffa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffa Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Not a worry at all Matt. Best not to over think it and just let it do its thing. If it does need a bit of a touch up, so be it. I'm sure your tattooer will be happy to help. And to be fair I think everyone was the exact same way when they where first getting tattooed ;) and then after a while you start worrying less and less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah, this is my 6th one but pretty big! I think I am just paying too close attention to it because it is scabbed by that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Wait till its healed to make a judgement call on it. Besides if you over analyze any tattoo you will find tiny imperfections. I made this mistake as well. Also a picture would be useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Here are two pictures of the spot, its the line right above the scab! Any ideas on it and why it would appear this way. Or is it just me, thanks for your advice!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathenist Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 hahaha dude, even if the line were a little off, I promise you nobody other than you would ever notice that. Bunny Switchblade and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Let it heal. It's probably just swollen a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Okay, will do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Wait until it heals and then get out your ruler! At my age when I think something isn't perfect on my tattoos I just take off my glasses and then everything looks fine. Katy32, jade1955 and Matt22091 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 LOL perfect answer!! Is that scab pretty bad? Im just letting it dry out now. I always scab though due to very sensitive skin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogrider Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Sorry, can't answer that one. I've never had a scab. Finally putting my anal retentive nature to good use with my after care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 I keep up with aftercare, it still scabs unfortunately :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 it would probably be best if you talk to your tattooer about it DirtyIrons and Bunny Switchblade 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posterboy7596 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 This may be a little off topic, and I don't want to hijack anything, but I have some information that may be helpful to you Matt. I had a problem with scabbing for a long time myself, and never could figure it out. My wife though has never had any trouble with tattoos scabbing and she lotions like 90% of her body every day... like I guess a lot of women do. Anyhow... I tried it out, I lotioned the area that was going to be tattooed for about 2 weeks prior to the tattoo and had my first tattoo ever that didn't scab at all. I've done that on a couple since, and have been pleased with the results. cfgsteak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for the advice. I found it very helpful. Do your scabs usualy look like this or worse? What should I do with my scab, should I wash it or keep it dry until the scab falls off? Do you think I will be fine or need a touchup? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nillo Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 the lines on that tattoo look awesome. i almost hope that ones crooked haha. even if it had a kink in it the rest of the lines would make it a clean tattoo. the scab is decent but they happen. ive left bigger scabs on people and had bigger scabs left on me. honestly, tattooers dont recommend this really, and i dont generally tell clients to do this but if i have a stubborn scab on a tattoo that i want to get rid of i just use polysporin, or bacitrin. if the rest of the tattoo is peeled i really dont see it effecting its colour. but a good scab can hold on for a while with just a bit of moisturizer here and there to help it along. and once the scab falls off, the skin can stay dry and scaley for a while after. i just treat it like i would a scab anywhere. i want to clarify i would never heal a tattoo with a medicated ointment like polysporin. i would only use it to heal a scab once my tattooo has peeled. especially one in a high wear area like the bend in the arm or the elbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyIrons Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Posterboy, what's the 10% that doesn't get lotion?..LOL Matt, who did the tattoo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Switchblade Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hunter does good solid tattoos! My guess is that it will heal in perfect and if it really bothers you then he would be the one to talk to about it once it is fully healed in! Some people seem to scab worse than others....just leave it be and it should be fine! Matt22091 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hunter does good solid tattoos!My guess is that it will heal in perfect and if it really bothers you then he would be the one to talk to about it once it is fully healed in! Some people seem to scab worse than others....just leave it be and it should be fine! Thanks bunny and congratulations on the apprentice!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Switchblade Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks bunny and congratulations on the apprentice!!! :) You are welcome.....and thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Endless Days Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 does anyone else get huge scabs where they got black ink in their tattoos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt22091 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Any kind of ink :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStu Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 does anyone else get huge scabs where they got black ink in their tattoos? I'm not thinking it's so much an "ink" problem, but instead partly a "skin" and ability to heal thing and partly a "tattoist's method" result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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