How Long Does it Take for a Tattoo to Heal?
So you’ve decided to get your San Diego tattoo , but maybe you still have a few questions. One of the most common questions we get asked is, “how long does it take for a tattoo to heal?” It’s an important question because after you go through the process to get the tattoo, you still need to put in the effort to properly care for new artwork. The short and sweet answer is two to three weeks. However, it’s important to keep several other factors in mind when trying to evaluate the healing time for your tattoo. First, even though it may be completely healed in that time, it could still appear to look a bit scaley or even a little bit shiny for a few additional weeks. Second, that 2 – 3 week healing time only applies to the top level of your skin; it will take anywhere from two to four months for all layers of your skin to be completely healed. So what’s that mean for you? Well, if you’re just wondering when you can hop in the pool or take a dip in the ocean, then you’ll be