Last night I went to sleep and my tattoo is on my shoulder. Well I woke up on my back and my tattoo was semi dry. And I touched it and it had some crusty ink coming off it. So I put some more A&D on it and than washed it off some, I did not rub it and re applied more A&D. Should I worry about the crusty ink? What are other good tips?
2007-03-20 05:03:19 · 18 answers · asked by .:Miss. Dawkins:. 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Okay. I am going to just copy what I have on my after-care instructions for you and anyone else who has a new tattoo.(From Extreme Graffix in Rochester, NY. www.extremetattooz.com)
1. :Leave the saran wrap covering on for a minimum of 4-6 hours but no longer than 12. The purpose of the saran wrap is that it acts like a bioclusive dressing, tricking the body into thinking there is a scab-therefore it never forms one, allowing the body to retain the first layer of skin, allowing faster healing time.
2. Upon removing the covering, wash vigorously with warm soap and water removing any dried matter. Allow to air dry for about an hour.
3. Begin applying a thin layer of A&D Ointment, rub in, let sit for 15 minutes, and then wipe excess away. Do this 5-7 times a day or whenever your new tattoo seems dry. Do this for 3 days.
4. After 3 days, begin applying lotion to the area to keep the area from itching."
They go on to recommend some stuff made for the sake of moisturizing tattoos-H2Ocean, Ink Fix, Tat Wax, and Tattoo Goo.
I just use regular Vaseline Intensive Care lotion on mine, and it works fine.
2007-03-20 05:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by MamiZorro2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first tattoo and freaking out? That's totally normal. And the vitamin A&D is the best thing if you don't have tattoo goo. What ever you do stay away from the Neosporan and Vaseline. These will treat your tattoo as a wound and speed up the healing process. The flaky ink is normal as well, but beware of the difference between flaking ink and a peeling tattoo. If it's peeling and you notice where it peeled the color is way lighter than the rest of the tattoo...oops you let your tat dry and now its messed up! This can happen with too much or too little ointment. So be careful!
2007-03-20 10:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by c_nino_3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for gods sake DO NOT USE WRAP!!
Stop touching it!!!!
Do not try to evaluate your tattoo until 30 days has gone by.
below is the proper way to care for a tat:
Take bandage off in 2 hours
Wash tattoo carefully with warm soapy water
DO NOT SCRUB
Lightly pat the tattoo until dry…
DO NOT RUB
Apply a very thin coat of bacitracin or aquaphor ointment 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days
Although re-bandaging a tattoo is not recommended, if covering the tattoo is necessary a sterile bandage or dressing should be used.
Be sure and wash the tattoo every night and morning…
DO NOT SOAK
Avoid tattoo exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks.
After External Healing
Tattoos heal quickly BUT fading can still be a problem
Apply hand lotion once a day until dryness stops
Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, Nivea, etc...
Tanning fades tattoos
Always cover fully healed tattoo with sun block
DO NOT RUIN YOUR INVESTMENT!!!
2007-03-20 10:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think it depends on how a person presents herself. Many times, when I see an inked mom, the reason I can see all the tattoos is because she's wearing shorts/skirts way too short, or really revealing tops, which I don't think is a good role model for kids. However, I have a friend who has many tattoos, but is a really classy person - wears clothing appropriate for her age, and acts like an adult. Btw, she's pregnant right now, and absolutely beautiful. :) That being said, I think there are plenty of people who don't have a single tattoo and still fall into the first category I mentioned, but I think that people with many tattoos not only draw more attention to themselves in the first place(which is not necessarily a bad thing) but are already fighting to overcome stereotypes. When I have kids, who they hang out with will be based less on parent's personal appearances, and more on the character of the parents of my kid's friends.
2016-03-29 08:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what happens when you use petroleum based ointment. It smothers the wound and makes it sort of "leak.' When that leakage dries up, it turns crusty. Back off a little, and use only a minimal amount. I only use ointments for the first 2 nights now. I switch to lotion after that. Be sure to lather it up really good when you take a shower,especially when you have the crust going on. Use a mild soap like Dove or Jergens. . Good luck.
2007-03-20 05:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The crusty ink is likely just scabbing, but you definitely should not rub it--let it fall off on it's own. Apply some 3-in-1 antibiotic cream (think Neosporin) and keep it covered. Stay out of the sun and swimming pools for a while too.
2007-03-20 05:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by Ed H 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is normal scabbing over the new tattoo, continue to put antibiotic ointment on it. neosporin or an equivalent is the best. Do not pick at it if it is dry. after you bath or shower just re-apply. continue to due this until the scabbing is gone. it is going to itch but don't scratch it. If you pick at it and scratch it you can cause it to fade(because that causes scarring) It will be healed in no time. Enjoy!
Warning! tattoos are addictive...he he. believe, I have 3 and now I want another.
2007-03-20 05:12:28 · answer #7 · answered by Netta M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use Neosporin like the person several postings above mentioned. Pulls the color. What you have is normal. Listed to your artist....mine told me to use Aquaphor 3x a day...doesn't like a&d - but some just like plain unscented lotion like Blair was mentioning...you'll find that many artists say many different things and everyone will have a slightly different recoup method. It will be ok...no worries. :) Also, when putting it on, only a thin layer...don't lay it on like it's frosting...need to let the tattoo breath as well to enable healing.
Congrats by the way and I hope that you love your new tattoo!
2007-03-20 05:25:25 · answer #8 · answered by kristina807 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is suposed to do that. It will also start to itch, just dont scratch. I personally like the Cetephil lotion better than any ointment. Try that, you can get it at walmart. Even the cheap brand of it works. Don't apply too much though, it is okay for it to be dry and crusty.
2007-03-20 05:19:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will happen with new tattoos. I got a tattoo a few days before that and my peeled a little. It's just the top layer of skin shedding off. Don't worry, your tattoo will be fine, it's just healing.
2007-03-20 05:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by Nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋