First Tattoo Looks Terrible - Is this Normal?

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Michelle071989
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Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:30 pm

Tue Aug 20, 2019 10:35 pm

I got my first tattoo 3 weeks ago. It's small, no shading, simple. Just a 2 inch continuous line tattoo.

It did the scab thing and I didn't scratch or peel. No lakes, baths or pools. Didnt go sun tanning. I washed with antibacterial soap 2x a say. I put on unscented lotion on. I did everything I was told, basically.

Well it looks terrible. My friends tell me it's not normal and that the artist messed up. It's my first so I have no clue. There are thick bold lines, thin faded lines, it looks scabbed but is not raised.

Will this get better or is it ruined? I want to get it touched-up but dont want to waste a trip there if it'll be fine.

HELP PLEASE! I'm so upset and worried and cant find anything online that's similar looking to mine

This is my first post and it wont let me upload a picture. Someone help!
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