Hot tubs and pools after getting a tat?

Question

I got a tat 2 weeks ago tomorrow, I was just wondering how long before i could go swimming after getting one done. The scab is long gone, but its still slightly ichy.

Answer 1

Agree with the above, but be warned that although the tat will be okay, the skin over it might still be a little sensitive. The chlorine in a hot tub or pool could irritate it a bit.

If you soak a lot and the water has more than average chlorination, I can see the itchiness getting to be annoying. Keep some moisturizer nearby in case it feels tight/itchy afterwards. A little put on mine ~2.5 weeks after inking and following a hot tubbing dealt with that fine.

Answer 2

I have waited as long as a month to get in a pool or hot tub just to be on the safe side. You pay alot for your ink and you don't want it to be messed up by going in a pool or hot tub!!! Two weeks it what is suggested!!

Answer 3

You are perfectly fine to go swimming or use a hot tub now. I have three tattoos myself. You only have to worry about getting it wet the first two or three days. Just don't itch at it. I suggest using some moisturizing lotion on your tat to keep it from irritating you. You won't cause any damage at all to your tat by getting it wet now.

Answer 4

Also be careful about the chlorine...my mom got a tattoo a long time ago and went into a chlorine pool shortly after and it totally stripped the color from her tattoo. But two weeks after getting it, you should be okay. Just use caution, I guess!

Answer 5

my tattoo artist says wait a month to get into any kind of "public" water. after it is completely healed you can take a bath but that's it until your skin has had time to completely heal.