What Does It Mean When Your Tattoo Peels Off

When your tattoo peels off, it means that the healing process has begun. As tattoos heal, they naturally shed skin cells and some areas may appear to be peeling. The peeling is the result of the outermost layer of skin coming away as it is replaced by new, healthy tissue that forms beneath it. The peeling should stop once the healing process is complete, though some mild flaking may continue for up to a few weeks after the tattoo is finished.