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about 30% of the ink in a single stroke never stays in the skin

by · Fireside Tattoo Network · November 10, 2026
Fresh vs. healed: about 30% of the ink in a single stroke never stays in the skin

Fresh vs. healed: about 30% of the ink in a single stroke never stays in the skin. What you see once it heals is the 70% left in the dermis, seen through new skin.

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