As long as you aren't tattooing the same area you've recently done, you can go back in for another as soon as you like. Having said that, I'd recommend letting the first one heal for a few weeks before you get another. Especially if it's your first tattoo, you want to go...

Your tattoo will begin to flake or peel quite naturally a few days after you get it. At first, the area will be covered with an area of dry skin that looks like a dry film. This is dead skin that will eventually peel and flake away. Some of the dry flakes may contain ink from your tattoo, but...

For the first few days, you should put A&D ointment on your tattoo, three times a day. After that, you can switch to a frangrance free and gentle lotion like Lubriderm, Aveeno, or Curel. Even vitamin E oil can work well for you.Whatever you use, it should be without frangrance and be...

Your tattoo artist will have instructions for you. Each artist has his or her own regiman, but usually the bandage should stay on for about two hours. After you remove the bandage, wash your tattoo with a fragrance-free antibacterial soap, then gently pat it dry. Don't scrub or scrape!For...

The first two weeks during which your tattoo is healing are the most crucial, but direct sunlight will always pose a danger to your tattoo.UV light rays degrade tattoo ink over time. If you want your tattoo to last, cover your tattoo with high SPF sunscreen. An SPF of 30 or higher is recommended....