What can I expect in the first week after getting a tattoo?

What can I expect in the first week after getting a tattoo?

Mark Schwab (Tattoo Artist) gives expert video advice on: How should I care for my new tattoo?; What can I expect in the first week after getting a tattoo?; How can I tell if my tattoo is infected? and more...

After you get a tattoo, you can expect the tattoo to ooze a tiny bit. You want to wash that off with a liquid anti-bacterial hand soap. In about three or four days, you can expect a light layer of scab. Hopefully, it's not too thick and chunky. At that point, you do not want to pick or scratch re-bandage - just let the tattoo dry up and peal off on its own and you'll have years of good looking tattoo underneath.