Hi there. Wondering if anyone can tell if my tattoo is ready for a touch up. This is my first. The artist expected I would want a touch up, due to the difficultly of the gold color. Am I ready to get a touch up?

The artwork is a badge from Star Trek: The Next Generation. I used a real magnetic badge made by Fansets as my reference.

ADDITIONAL PHOTO: For better clarity here is an additional photo in sunlight. I have just applied lotion within the last half hour this was taken.

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Ehhhh, up to you. My skin doesn’t take lighter colours well at all and you might have the same issue. A touch up might not do a lot for you. Maybe consider a darker outline on the gold parts to make them more defined. One thing to also consider is that the whole thing will soften and fuzz out a bit as time goes on. Looks like you’ve got a fair bit of scar tissue there too. Were you at a reputable shop?

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Yes, I went to a very popular shop in the area.

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From all I’ve seen, I don’t think it is scar tissue. I might still be healing. Over time that area has been smoothing out, but slowly.

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