I got a tattoo on Thursday. I am following my tattoo artist instructions. But I am still in some pain. The skin is a little red too. But there isn't any puss or blood. It seems to be healthy.
2006-12-02 13:46:27 · 11 answers · asked by CAMM 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I have the tattoo on my lower stomach on the front. It is under my clothes. It is a purple rose with a stem. it is shaded and colored.
2006-12-02 13:57:55 · update #1
it all depends. i had the top of my foot tattooed and it hurt consistently for about a week. and then it still hurt if i bumped it or put on shoes until it was completely healed (two weeks) i wouldn't worry about it. your stomach is a pretty tender spot and as long as it doesn't look infected... you should be good.
2006-12-03 11:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being that your tattoo is under your clothing all day and in a more sensitive area it will hinder the healing process slightly. Make sure you keep it clean with antibacterial soap and scent free is best. Let it dry completely and then apply something to keep the moisture in for long periods to help with the peeling and itchiness...I have 4 and I always use vaseline. Some tattoo artists go deeper with their ink than others and some colors of ink take longer to heal as long as there is no puss or bleeding then you should be fine. Give it time.
2006-12-02 14:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by ejk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you let the tattoo dry before you apply your ointment? this helps get the swelling down, not letting it breathe a little traps bacteria against the skin. Wash it more often and let it air dry before covering it with anything. Normally mine last 3-4 days of mild pain and itchiness. just don't scratch it. Consider it a severe sunburn, skin has been breached in the same manner.
2006-12-02 14:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by snwghost 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continue to follow the instructions you were given. Just be patient. And please, DO NOT use neosporin. Neosporin contains a drawing salve that could potentially fade your tattoo. Just don't pick at it, keep it cleaned and moisturized...A&D ointment works wonderfully. Also, try to keep your clothes from rubbing it, that may be where the continued irritation is coming from. Hope this helps!
2006-12-02 16:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by tinnify24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get it? I got one on my right breast and it only hurt (barely) for a day or two. It's also pretty small. If you got one on a bonier area of your body it will probably hurt for a few more days. As soon as it heals you'll be fine.
In the meantime use antibacterial (neosporin) with a pain killer in it. That will help.
2006-12-02 13:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use neosporan use aquaphor or any ointment that is not water based. The pain redness and swelling will be gone within a day or two then u will want another tattoo, and then another....and another...
2006-12-03 00:23:47 · answer #6 · answered by half sam, half amazing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noesporen to keep it clean and some motrin for the pain
pain can last anywhere from 4dys/to 1wk dont touch it alot
2006-12-02 13:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by heavenyvette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash it 3 times a day with antibacterial soap, and put non medicated lotion on it often
2006-12-02 13:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by D R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on where u got it. how much detail and shading. it is just healing, gotta give it a lil time.
2006-12-02 13:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by cindy loo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iT CAN HURT FOR UP TO 1-2 WEEKS AND PUTTING ICE ON CAN HELP
2006-12-06 08:43:49 · answer #10 · answered by Shorty T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋