HOW DO I KNOW IF MY TATTOO NEEDS A TOUCH-UP?
Not all tattoos need a touch-up. It’s common for tattoo lines to exhibit slight irregularities and fading once the tattoo has healed. A touch-up becomes necessary when, for instance, certain portions of the tattoo vanish or the lines become excessively uneven due to your skin’s natural healing process.
You can typically assess this shortly after your tattoo has fully healed, which typically occurs around two months post the initial tattoo session.
Furthermore, it’s important to note that adding more ink to a tattoo that doesn’t require a touch-up is not recommended, as it may lead to spreading. If you’re unsure whether your tattoo requires a touch-up, you can share a clear photo of your tattoo with your tattoo artist, and they will assist you in making an informed decision.
HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT TO GET A TOUCH-UP?
Your tattoo can be retouched only when it is fully healed. For small tattoos, it usually takes one to two months. Around two months after the tattoo session, if you think you need a touch-up, contact your tattoo artist and send a clear picture of how the healed tattoo looks like.
HOW MUCH DOES A TOUCH-UP COST?
The first retouch is free of charge if you have gotten the tattoo at our studio. You should notice that your tattoo needs retouch as soon as it heals, around one or two months, and that’s when you should contact your tattoo artist.
DOES IT HURT AND HOW DOES IT HEAL?
A tattoo touch-up is like a regular tattoo process, so you might experience similar pain as the first tattoo. Likewise, the retouch will heal like a tattoo and requires the same aftercare.
