how long after getting a tattoo can i go in the sauna?

Question

thanks for all the answers i should know better i have 7 tattoo's but i always forget how long before i can sauna which i love.
my latest tattoo is my girlfriends name these were better than engagment rings as we are getting married next year.

Answer 1

probably not untill the scab comes off (no picking!)
what tat did you get??

Answer 2

No it wont be okay, sorry. It has to be fully healed before it can be submerged in water (including baths) since it can draw the ink out of your skin. Plus there's the chance of infection getting in, especially in places like a sauna. If you have to go, I'd recommend getting it done after wards. Also, with it being that new it'd sting like crazy!

Answer 3

okay, first of all your tattoo shouldn't scab. if you are treating it the way it is supposed to be handled, you may have some skin fall but not like a scab from road rash or something. As far as the sauna goes, not until it is completely healed.

Answer 4

At least 1 month, I have 7 tattoos, every artist I went to said to wait a minimum of a month or it will fade and not look good. Your not even suppose to soak it in water period only rinse in a shower for the first month.

Answer 5

wait until its COMPLETELY healed. depending on your skin and the size of the tattoo i would say an average of 10 days - 3 weeks. I just wouldnt risk it fading. Wait until its done peeling and scabbing. Basically, when it doesnt itch anymore.

Answer 6

for showering and that its a week, but not sure about a sauna. i'd leave it quite a while

Answer 7

usually they recomend no swimming in salt water for two weeks, so would say the same as long as all the scabs have gone remember to keep applying that moisturiser

Answer 8

it is best too leave your tattoo un till the scab is nearly gone if not it wii start too soften an could crack it ,an loose ink an it costs money too get it re-done!!