Stages of Tattoo Healing. Getting inked is just the start of your tattoo journey. Let's dive into the healing stages – it's a wild ride that'll keep you on your toes for about a month!

How you take care of your tattoo can affect how long it takes to heal. According to Dr. Bruce Katz, a board-certified dermatologist and director of the JUVA Skin and Laser Center, keeping your ...

During the initial healing phase, which typically spans two to three weeks, tattooed skin essentially functions as a healing wound, with compromised protective barriers.

Also read: Wrap Tattoo Healing Method: Here Are Its 5 Benefits Delayed Healing and Scabbing Tattoos normally go through stages of scabbing and peeling as they heal.

Wayne Wertheim is a Roslyn native who has practiced in Roslyn for decades. He, too, specializes in tattoo removal, but for different specifics.

Protect your new ink with the best lotion for tattoos, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kristina Collins and tattoo artist Zachary Robinson Bailey.