does anyone have any suggestions for taking care of it while it's healing? from what i've been told so far, just don't scrub it or pick at it and use a light layer of lotion if/when it gets itchy.
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does anyone have any suggestions for taking care of it while it's healing? from what i've been told so far, just don't scrub it or pick at it and use a light layer of lotion if/when it gets itchy.
i always use save(sp?) on mine and they come out great. don't wash or get wet for a few days and avoid contact on it as well.
and this thread is worthless without pics.
Did you sell your big ten champ ring or other things for it?
lol yeah i sold my rings for my tramp stamp finally! i got the girl in my avatar on my upper arm.
just keep covering the area with neosporin (antibacterial cream) every day for a few days. It'll help it heal cleanly and with out scabs from the initial inking. It will also help prolong the color of the ink for a longer period of time.
Also, remember in the summer when exposing it, that this area is even more prone to sunburn, and to hit it with lotion as much as you can.
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Originally Posted by isubeatle
If you're lucky it will wear off. I hear it costs a lot to get them removed.
My last tattoo I was introduced to wet-healing, keep dry for the first 48 hours, for the first week, you can wash the area but not direct water from the shower and let the area air dry followed by wrapping with suran(sp) wrap. After 7 days you can start not using the wrap and just using lotion. It seemed to work better than any other directions I have used.Quote:
Originally Posted by isubeatle
Took longer then I thought for the first ******* comment.Quote:
Originally Posted by CloneJob
There is a product called Tattoo Goo. Works well.
I always reminds me of graffiti on train cars. Body graffiti?Quote:
Originally Posted by CloneJob
Bag Balm works really well too. I will second the suggestion on the sun burning. I would try to keep it from even tanning if possible. None of mine have ever scabbed over and all I've ever really done is use the Bag Balm and keep them clean. Oh and don't walk around asking everyone if they want to see your new ink. It won't impact the tattoo but you'll look like a tool. Enjoy but be careful, they are addicting!Quote:
Originally Posted by cycopath25
haha no i hear ya. that's one of the reason's i didn't post a pic of it here :)Quote:
Originally Posted by akellar
thx for the advice guys
Lotion is key practically right out the gate.
After a couple application of antibacterial ointment over a couple hours, I go straight to lotion. I'll wash and cleanse it every few hours and add a very thin layer of ointment a couple times a day, but I lotion it a lot. If it starts to feel stiff and dry and it gets lotion.
Ive found the lotion keeps it from scabbing. A little crust on the tat isnt bad. They seem to lose color in the scab, so you must prevent those from forming. Tecmo Bowl Tat Work - Best Tecmo Bowl & RBI Baseball site on the net NES nintendo strategy teams bo jackson online super ds kickoff cheats rosters this has some pics of work i got after it had healed up. A ton of lotion is the way to go.
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