What Does It Mean When Your Tattoo Peels

When your tattoo peels it means the skin around your tattoo is starting to heal. This is a normal part of the healing process. As the skin heals, the outer layer of skin will shed, resulting in the flaking or peeling of the tattoo. This peeling can occur between 1-2 weeks after you get your tattoo and is a sign that your body is in the process of working to heal the area and replace the older, flaking skin with fresh, new skin.