I just got my lower back tattooed 3 days ago, and its really sore and stings when I get a shower.. Also when i pat it dry, i see alittle bit of black ink on the towel..IS this normal?? When will it heal?
2007-06-11 00:44:16 · 11 answers · asked by kelly 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I bought some tattoo goo that they sold there at the tattoo parlor,, is that stuff good to use?
2007-06-11 00:57:14 · update #1
Yes the black inked skin coming off is normal and it being on your lower back its going to be even more sore than anywhere else other than the front hip region. It's sore because your lower back gets stretched a lot when you move. It will heal in due time but usually 2-3 weeks. After about a week and a half it shouldnt be so sore. I suggest not using any tattoo ointment that has lavender oil in it being that most females are allergic to this and it could prolong the healing process. Anytime that you have to let it dry out by leaving it uncovered preferably indoors would help it to dry out and heal quicker. Try to purchase a lotion called Tattoo Fixx. It's one of the best ointments out there.
2007-06-11 00:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by TIME's Person of the Year 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its totally natural, you skin has just been filled with a load of ink so its bound to be a little sore! Try puting some Savlon cream on it, my boyfriend did when he had his tattoo and it healed right away. If it still doesn't heal go and see the doctor to make sure its not infected. x
2007-06-11 00:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You basically have a wound on your back, and that's why it hurts. As for the color on your towel, it could be some of the scabbing coming off, which it will. Keep it moisturized and you should be just fine. If you think it may be getting infected, I would call the shop where you got your tat, and ask them for advise. Touch ups are usually free if they missed some place on your tat. I had to go back twice until mine was perfect, so it's pretty common.
2007-06-11 00:49:46 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok first off an answer above said females are usually allergic to lavender. this is a huge mistake. lavender is great for wounds. tattoo goo is a great ointment. iv heard alot of good feedback. personally i use "skin fix tattoo ointment" which is an all natural tattoo ointment with alot of good ingredients. its normal for some ink to come off on your towel or sheets if you sleep on it. jus try to keep off it and it should be fine any more questions message me at www.myspace.com/darkside_tattoo
2007-06-11 01:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by InKjected 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you're all right my friend got one and for a week or so it would run on his sheets when he slept. You have to remember you just had a needle go in your skin several times breaking the skin that's why it hurts even in doing the little things like taking a shower.
2007-06-11 00:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by justtryingtohelp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me that it's just going through the healing stage.
Yes, it's normal for that to happen. Just keep doin what you're doin and everything should be ok. I should heal in a week or two. When the itching starts, don't scratch it or pick at it. That
means it's drying out and the dead skin wants to come off.
Keep it moist.............
enjoy........
start thinking about your next one...............
2007-06-11 02:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by cpt m 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it'll take at least 2 weeks for it to heal it will also itch if anything but DO NOT scratch ! and it might peel as well just keep putting like neosporen on it for faster healing.
good luck!
2007-06-11 00:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use your bath towel to dry your tattoo. stinging could mean infection. you should be washing your hands 1st with antibacterial soap then your tattoo then let air dry or use paper towel. you should also be using bacitracin to ward off any infection for the 1st few days.
2007-06-11 05:04:48 · answer #8 · answered by spink_is_not_dead 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When i had mine done they told me to buy some preperation H cream, it is used for hemeroids but it definatly works at healing the tattoo quicker.
2007-06-11 04:47:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey its totally normal...
I also had the same thing, i consulted to the expert and he convinced me that it will be for few days only and then it will be fine....
So Enjoy...!!!
2007-06-11 00:48:38 · answer #10 · answered by Nimesh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋