It all depends on the tattoist babe. And the ink they use. Some tattoists dont push the outline in hard enough so it doesnt last/needs touchups etc. Mine still look like i had them done a couple of weeks ago. But thats just cause the tattoist is excellent and i looked after them. most of it comes down to caring for them. Its not only just while it's healing. Keep them out of the sun, or if you are going in the sun plaster it with sunscreen. But like i said, you can discuss all you things with your tattoist. I love the idea by the way