My husband and I have a few tattoos each. We both recently got one (two days ago) and he insists that he should put triple antibiotic ointment on it. I did that once to one and then later was told by the artist, that had to re-do it, that I used "too much" triple antibiotic ointment. They don't even tell you know to use that. I was told to just use soap and water, then when dry a thin layer of non fragranced, hypoallergenic lotion. Mine is doing well. My husband, quite larger, was given an actual tattoo salve, (called tat wax) but yet he is still using triple antibiotic ointment, stating "it can't hurt". I don't think he/we should be using any ointment they didn't tell us to use when we left the tattoo place. His tat is actually red looking all around it. So, is he supposed to be using the triple antibiotic ointment and could it actually be harming the fresh tattoo?
2007-07-08 15:43:46 · 13 answers · asked by Sheila 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
FYI: neosporin is triple antibiotic ointment, it's a brand name.
2007-07-08 15:58:56 · update #1
That's the thing my husband was not told to use the triple antibiotic ointment, he was given the tat wax and told to use it. My husband is the one that thinks he should use the triple antibiotic ointment and was using both things and his tatt was getting red. I was trying to tell him not to use the ointment.
2007-07-09 02:43:19 · update #2
As a tattoo artist, I will not let my clients use triple antibiotic ointment. It is not like this is just a small little cut - you are talking about a sizable amount of skin these antibiotics are absorbed into. There is a good chance someone can react to this AND people are of the mindset that if a little is good, a lot is better!
Nothing can be further from the truth. Besides the fact that there is a petrolatum base and an excessive amount (anything heavy enough to even look shiny) can cause debris and bacteria to adhere to it, a thick application of this will keep the tattoo too soft and will not heal the ink in properly. Always listen to your artist if you want the work guaranteed.
2007-07-08 17:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Triple Antibiotic Ointment On Tattoos
2016-12-28 15:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you said tattoo artists only but I figured I should warn you, your body isn't fully developed yet, and you're still growing. All of the people I know who got a tattoo when they were 14-16 regret it because their tattoo stretches and ends up looking really bad. Which is why I think you should wait until you're 18, because your body is mostly done growing. My mom wouldn't let me get a tattoo until I was 18 for that reason and I grew out of all the things I liked at 15 and I thank her for it. I'm not trying to change your mind or irritate you. I'm just letting you know. But in Arizona, the law is without your parent's consent and you're not 18, you can't get a tattoo. You can if your mom or dad is there to sign for it, but otherwise no. But that could just be an Arizona law. Good luck with whatever happens.
2016-03-28 05:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use neosporin on any tattoo...the best answer previously given is absolutely correct. Also your tattooist should have given you aftercare instructions. Any reputabule shop should have them posted everywhere. Thanks for inquiring as for the redness around his tattoo I would suggest taking an antibiotic like amoxicillin two pills for one day and let the tattoo heal on its own for the next day using little or no salve...also if the artist gave him a particular product he should use that product ...
2014-03-25 12:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Nichole S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what antibiotic ointment he's using. My boyfriend (a tat artist/piercer) was told not to use A&D ointment on his fresh tattoo by some artist who just moved here from NYC, and to use cocoa butter instead. Well that was disastrous. It swelled and turned red and the ink started to bleed out. He immediately switched to his A&D ointment that he has always used and always recommended and within a day all the swelling and redness was gone.
2007-07-08 15:48:19 · answer #5 · answered by Ash 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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My husband and I have a few tattoos each. We both recently got one (two days ago) and he insists that he should put triple antibiotic ointment on it. I did that once to one and then later was told by the artist, that had to re-do it, that I used "too much" triple antibiotic ointment. ...
2015-08-10 06:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to stay away from anything that has lanolin or petroleum in it.
I know many people that use Neosporine and don't have any problem.
But, why take the chance....if you have had work done before, stick with that.
The shop where you got your art should have told you what not to use.
Maybe you should question that.....
2007-07-08 22:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by cpt m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive always heard that neosporin or other antibiotic cream is not good for colored tattoos, it tends to fade the color. Ive always just used a no fragrance/ no color added lotion with a fresh tattoo, then I used cocoa butter, actual cocoa butter not that cheap liquidy stuff in a pump, it should be thick in consistancy.
2007-07-08 17:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by crazykittycat2006 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my husband and i both used a&d and it worked lovely for both of us, and he's got really sensitive skin. why use something other than what he was recommended? he should just be using the salve he was given by the artist. and like you did before make sure you apply in a thin layer.
2007-07-08 17:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by Whipping 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A& D is ok, also something called Neo-Sporin. The antibiotics salves help soothe the skin from infections from the needle which gets dirty enough as the process wears on...
2007-07-08 15:52:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋