i just got a tattoo on may 16th and i just wanna know how long i have to wait before i can start working out again and scrubbing my tattoo in the shower without ruining it. also when i can stop moisturizing it.
2007-05-20 08:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by theKING 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
i just got a tattoo on may 16th and i just wanna know how long i have to wait before i can start working out again and scrubbing my tattoo in the shower without ruining it. also when i can stop moisturizing it. i have no started peeling or scabbing or anything yet is this normal?
2007-05-20 08:05:43 · update #1
i have not started peeling or scabbing or anything yet is this normal?
2007-05-20 08:06:14 · update #2
You can shower already, but just let the soap & water hit it... don't scrub. You can scrub again once the scabs are gone. Working out is fine as well, just don't do anything that would be abrasive to the new tattoo. Peeling & scabbing usually occurs after a few days. Sources for my information and complete aftercare instructions at the link below.
2007-05-20 08:06:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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how long after getting a tattoo before i can start working out and scrubbing it in the shower again?
i just got a tattoo on may 16th and i just wanna know how long i have to wait before i can start working out again and scrubbing my tattoo in the shower without ruining it. also when i can stop moisturizing it.
2015-08-07 02:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only been 4 days - you are totally fine in regards to healing. Each of mine has healed a little differently. One didn't scab much at all - the big one did. No scrubing! I worked out right away but I wore a very, very lose shirt and bathed immediately afterwards. But that's just me. I wouldn't wear anything that would rub against it while working out.
I still keep all my tattoos moisturized - just part of the long term care in my opinion.
2007-05-20 08:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by jkc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the size of the tattoo. Your artist should tell you how long to wait after the tattoos completly healed (usally, some will take about an hour). You should continue to shower with hot/warm water every day. If you plan on hot tubbing, you should immediatly shower because you will expose your tattoo to bacteria. Tattoos like to "breathe"; in other words, this makes it heal faster & easier.
2007-05-21 02:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by rocky a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's normal. I have six tats and all of them scabbed up. The shop told me to never peel off the scab but to let it just fall off. But I used some special tattoo goo on mine and they came out fine. You should've healed by now.
2007-05-20 08:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries, you cant sweat it out or anything. Just make sure that when it scabs up you keep lots of lotion on it. Does the Jergens aloe have a scent?
2016-03-19 02:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work in out, not gonna hurt it , keep it lubed up for about a week ,stay out of the sun or cover it up.if it dont scab up bad gently wash it with a wash rag for a week or two
2007-05-20 08:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by ken s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask the person who gave you the tattoo.
2007-05-20 08:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by mythic120 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as it's completely healed. No more scabs.
2007-05-20 08:05:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋