Is this scabbing normal? 5 day old tattoo.

[un1verse]

Hello all, my dad recently got his first tattoo, and we’re both pretty stressed about what is normal, and what is not. We know that aquaphor is good for tattoos (i think), and keeping it moisturized is key. Please help, we’ll accept any tips!

 

 

 

[Hogrider]

Use just enough to keep the skin moist. Too little is better than too much. Yes scabbing is normal.

Edited July 12, 2021 by Hogrider

[oboogie]

I'd start dry healing. Just keep it clean and stop putting anything on it. You are definitely drowning it.

[SStu]

those just look like spots where the tattooist dug in a bit.