Tattoo Healing. Signs of normal healing. At first, the tattoo appears shiny, swollen and bright colors are extra. Within 24 hours, the crust, it must be very thin, it looks like the tattoo and with proper care is slightly flexible.
After about 4-5 days, the tattoo will go through a period of peel. This is similar to a sunburn peeling. The crust that falls off the color of the tattoo and the tattoo will look like are shed. Sometimes, this stage is accompanied by mild itching can be relieved by rubbing gently with more cream or lotion.