i just got my first one on my lower back.
2007-03-24 22:57:20 · 6 answers · asked by Fabian M 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
i just got it today,i put some a&d on it and covered it with seran wrap,but while i was putting on the a&d the color smerd is that okay,and will the smerd stuff wash off.
2007-03-24 23:15:21 · update #1
Keep it clean & don't let it dry out. Rub bag balm on it and wrap it up. Definitely don't touch the scabs, doing so will disfigure your artwork.
2007-03-24 23:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by jaime 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use the A& D ointment and let it stay out in the open while you are awake so you won't let any clothing stick to it. When you go to bed, coat it in the ointment and tape saran wrap over it. Don't use gauze because if it sticks to it, you could pull out the color when you pull it off. The smearing shouldn't be a problem, it is just excess ink that has oozed to the surface. If however, it does lose some color from this, just go back to the shop and they should fix it.
Also when it scabs over, DO NOT pick at it.
DO NOT use any product containing petroleum products such as vaselline, neosporin and bag balm. Petroleum can damage the color.
Stay out of chlorinated pools and salt water (ocean) during the healing process as these will damage the color while it is settling into your skin.
The smear is just the oozing of the tat. This is what will cause the scab to form over the tat.
2007-03-25 03:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by pipi08_2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove the bandage after 4 to 12 hours. (Depending upon the size and location of the tattoo). Do not re-bandage. Wash your tattoo with warm water and an antibacterial soap. Gently pat dry with a clean towel. Apply a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment. Use the ointment during the first two days, 3 or 4 times a day. Make sure your hands are clean before touching your tattoo. After the first two days, apply a thin layer of fragrance free moisturizing lotion. Apply it 3 to 4 times daily for the next 2 to 3 weeks. A fragrance free, natural lotion is preferred, Aveeno is good. The normal healing time is 2 to 4 weeks. Do NOT pick or scratch your tattoo. Flaking or peeling is a natural part of the healing process.
Do not soak your tattoo during healing. That means no baths, hot tubs, pools, etc. Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight while it’s healing. After your tattoo is healed, always use sun block while in the sun, preferably 30 to 45 SPF. Tattoos Do fade over time. Remember to moisturize your skin with lotion. This will help keep your colors fresh.
2007-03-24 23:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by inked_2007 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
keep it covered the frist day,put the a and d on it every time you think of it that way it will not scab. don't let the sun on it for 1 week. yes it is normal for it to smear
2007-03-25 02:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by Paulette E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean with rubbing alcohol daily.
2007-03-24 23:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by jenshensnest 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my tattoo artist recommends cocoa butter lotion. that's the only thing i use and it has worked out great
2007-03-25 12:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by auby22 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋