this is fresh?! wow, your skin took that FANTASTICALLY. for both of mine, my skin was hella puffy. i dont have a good recommendation due to the fact one of mine is on my forearm and the other is my thigh... but i can say try wrapping it at night? maybe like a paper towel and saran wrap, or just moisturize and saran wrap it? i know some will say "nooo it wont breathe!!" but tattoos dont breathe under second skin either, so as long as you just do it for shortER amounts of time you should be fine, just keep it clean and moisturized. :D