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I am getting my tattoo in 9 days im really excited but im getting it on a Sunday morning at 9 right when the place opens but i have school the next day and i wouldn't even have the tattoo for a day yet, what should i do to make sure it stays clean??Should i put gauze over it like they do when you first get it?Do i put lotion on it? What kind of pants should i wear, im getting my lower back and it will be under my waist line?Please be honest and nice about it thank you in advance

2007-01-05 06:06:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style Skin & Body Tattoos

13 answers

As soon as you get home from the Tattoo shop (No longer than 2 hours ) follow these instructions:

1. As soon as you get home remove bandage, wipe off the ointment and oozing body fluid with a tissue.

DO NOT WASH

Water content of the Tattooed area is a major factor in the speed of healing.

KEEP DRY !

2. Apply a thin layer of A&D ointment, Bacitracin, or comparable product.

The biggest problem is not the selection of ointment ( all comparable ointments of this type will produce good healing ). Getting any ointment and using it as directed and having you follow these instructions is critical for promoting proper care and healing for your new Tattoo. This is more important than fretting over what type of ointment to purchase.

A&D ointment is the preferred product to use due to the fact that some people have an allergic reaction to the zinc and other ingredients in Bacitracin or Neosporin ointment. If you are not allergic to these products they are fine to use. Otherwise buy and use A&D ointment because it contains none of these allergic reaction causing ingredients.

BUY A&D OINTMENT IF AVAILABLE.

3. Wait 15 minutes and see if bubbles of fluid appear on the surface of the Tattooed area.

4. If they do, wipe of with a tissue and reapply ointment.

5. REPEAT THIS TILL NO MORE BUBBLES APPEAR ( 2 to 5 times ).

STOP AND READ STEP 1 TO 5 AGAIN.

THE BETTER YOU CARE FOR YOUR NEW TATTOO

IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING IT

THE BETTER IT WILL TURN OUT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE !

IT IS CRITICAL TO REMOVE FLUID FROM THE TATTOO AND KEEP MOIST DURING THE FIRST FEW HOURS AFTER GETTING YOUR TATTOO.

You can use your CLEAN finger tips to apply the ointment.

DO NOT BANDAGE.

When oozing stops, apply a thin layer of ointment 4 times a day.

No skin to skin contact with people or pets.
No scratching.
No picking.
No peeling.
No swimming.
No sauna.
No Jacuzzi.
No tub.
No sun.
No tanning salon.
No contact sports.
No shaving.

Be very careful at work, keep clean.

If you work in a Hospital or other medical or clinical setting ( nursing home, doctors, dental office, labs ) be very careful not to come into contact with anything in the building with your new Tattoo. Bandage with a sterile NON-STICK bandage while at work to protect from any such accidental contact. Use surgical type hand scrub at home after work before caring for Tattoo.

The better you care for your new Tattoo immediately after you get it the better it will heal and look for the rest of your life.

At night, just before bed, wipe the area down lightly with alcohol to help control microorganisms on the surface of the skin during your hours of sleep.

You must keep the Tattoo dry during showers.

Coat with Vaseline ONLY during showers so as not to allow Tattoo to get soaking wet. Wipe off after shower.

After 2 days stop using the A&D ointment and SWITCH TO A MOISTURIZING SKIN CREAM OR LOTION ( a dry skin or hand lotion ).

Lubriderm is the preferred hand or skin ointment, lotion to purchase.

BUY LUBRIDERM IF AVAILABLE.

The type of skin lotion you purchase is not as important as the act of actually getting ointment and using it. Buy a brand name lotion preferably without a lot of fragrances or odd ingredients, purchase a quality name brand, such as: Vaseline intensive care dry skin lotion, Jergens, Nivia, Lubriderm.

Lanolin in some lotions causes allergic reactions in some people.

Bee’s wax in some lotions can clog pores and is not recommended.

Use moisturizing lotion for 3 to 5 times a day for another 4 or 5 days.

Keep very lightly moist, DO NOT ALLOW TATTOO TO DRY OUT.

It is true that Petroleum jelly or any petroleum based products tend to drain the color from a Tattoo.

Please do not be stingy with the purchase of Tattoo aftercare products. You probably will spend a lot of money for a nice Tattoo, so the amount spent on care products is negligible.

Your New Tattoo is a wound that MUST BE PROPERLY CARED FOR !

Some people can be allergic to the ingredients in hand lotions and antibiotic ointments.

A reaction can appear as small pimples or a redness around the Tattoo area.

If this occurs, discontinue use of this type ointment, Wash with alcohol, let dry for the day and switch to Vaseline lotion or a different brand skin lotion ( look at label, do not use same ingredients as in reactive brand).

Some people may have an adverse reaction to the particular pigment used in the Tattoo ink this may result in swelling or itching. This can usually be relieved by using a topical corticosteroid cream and keeping the Tattoo out of direct sunlight (which may make the reaction worse).

Also it is noted that that some people have a allergic reaction that occurs in certain colors when exposed to sunlight. This is rare and if it does occur do not itch the area as this will only increase the reaction. A cold compress pack and the application of a topical corticosteroid cream should reduce the swelling.

eds to breath and heal.

2007-01-05 06:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by Steph 4 · 3 0

I have 4 tattoos. Your best bet is this - once you leave the tattoo parlor - they usually should give you a set of rules to care for your tattoo.

Easiest - After a few hours remove the gauze from the tattoo. Use bacitracin or A & D ointment (best). DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN. DO NOT RECOVER TATTOO WITH GAUZE. THE AIR HELPS YOU TO HEAL. The ointment protects you from bacteria/infection.

When showering - you can get the tat wet but do not scrub or let the water beat directly down on the artwork. Pat dry - and then put on your ointment.

Sometimes you will scab (I never did with any of my tattoos) DO NOT PICK THE SCAB OR SCRATCH TATTOO. Scabbing is normal. Itching means the tat is healing properly.

If you see any unusual redness or small bump(s) could be possible infection. Not trying to scare you but see a doctor right away just to be sure.

Tattoos are very addictive - getting ready for my 5th one very soon.

Follow my advice and you should be okay

2007-01-05 06:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by sugar_pink_candy 5 · 1 0

take off the bandage your artist puts on 4-6 hours after you get the tattoo. When you shower allow water to gently flow over your tattoo so that you may clean it but not have sting so much. when washing use antibacterial soap or natural soap. tap it lightly and do not be scrub! keep applying A & D ointmnet (just like the artist does right after its finished) for 3 days & when you are at school you should have plastic wrap on ot so that you do not damage your clothes and pieces of ink doesn't get everywhere. after that you can start using a regular lotion. something with out a scent or color (hpyoallergenic) Tattoos heal with time! Not because you keep it dry! Remember that your tattoo will itch just like a regular scab on your skin will itch while its healing so DO NOT SCRATCH IT!!!! Put lotion on to soothe the itchyness. Have funa & enjoy!!!

2007-01-05 07:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

When you get your tat2, they will give you a list of instructions of what to do and what not to do. Usually you will leave it covered up for about eight hours and then keep an ointment on it (like A&D ointment). After that, you should wash it once a day and then use a good moisturizer (such as Eucerine). You will want to wear clothes that are not clingy or will rub and irritate your tat2. The best thing to do with a new tat2 is to pamper it. It WILL be a little sore for a few days and might possibly itch while healing. Try to not succumb to this!!! It will mess your color up if you are not careful! Have fun with your new tat2!!!! I love em!

2007-01-05 06:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by swtz69drmz 5 · 1 0

The best thing to do is ask them when you get the tattoo what they recommend... my brother works in a tattoo studio... leave the covering on for as long as they tell you... then the best way to keep it moisturized is use lotion on it a couple of time a day... don't rub hard and DONT use lotions that are scented... Lubriderm is probably the best, that's what I use on mine when I get new ones... make sure you wash it lightly with soap and water and pat it dry when you get out of the shower... don't pick or scratch at it when it starts to scab over... good luck

2007-01-05 06:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Wiked 5 · 2 0

when i get tattoo work done on my back i wear an under shirt that will cover the tattoo that i can tuck into my pants because your pants will irritate the new tattoo. then i wear whatever other shirt i was planning on wearing. you should not cover it with anything like gause unless your artist tells you to. follow their instructions but my artist says to apply A+D to it about four times a day for the first four days. then on the fifth day to switch to fragrance free lotion. definitely don't let anybody touch it. and you should wash your hands with antibacterial soap before you touch it. the main thing is to keep it clean and moisturised.

2007-01-05 07:27:33 · answer #6 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0 0

It depends on your body,but I was pretty much fully healed in nine days. I got really lucky that I heal like my dad when It comes to tattoos. You can not get it to heal any faster,but take perfect care of it. It's also unwise to expose the tattoo to sunlight so soon after being done.

2016-03-14 01:58:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You'll probably want to wear something loose and comfy that won't rub it for the first few days because it may be sore. You may also want to wear dark colors because the ink may bleed. Also, do not put gauze over it, just use A&D ointment for the first 4 days then switch to lubriderm or cocoa butter. Do not use any lotions with fragrances in them. Wash it in the morning with antibacterial soap, and then when you get home from school, and before bed.

2007-01-05 06:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by not meant to be tamed 3 · 3 0

you should probably wait for a friday so you have saturday n sunday for it to heal a bit...
and you want to let it vent and breathe...by puttin a gauze on it ur not doing that...
you would want to get some sort of tattoo salve to rub on the tattoo so that it doesnt dry out....
as far as lotion goes...lubriderm unscented...

2007-01-05 12:37:08 · answer #9 · answered by adriana 2 · 0 0

Hey!!! I know you! You are my accounting, personal finance and yearbook buddy lol. I don't actually have an answer for you because my only tattoo so far is on my foot and I just kept unsented white loation on it. But good luck and I can't wait to see it.

2007-01-05 06:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by breck_boarder 2 · 1 1

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