I just got my 2nd tattoo 3 days ago. The artist told me to wait 2 weeks before getting in a hot tub or chlorine pool. What will happen if I do get in the pool? I'm actually having some minor regrets, so I'm wondering if the chlorine/pool will fade it, take it away, or half way fade it (and I'll end up looking stupid), or get me infected? Anybody ever gotten in a pool or hot tub too soon after getting a tattoo? What happened?
2007-07-17 09:58:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
It will remove the ink, but you will also get an infection. There is more bacteria in chlorinated pools than you think.
2007-07-17 10:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just to be sure, why not wait longer.
It may look like it's healed on the outside, but it's still "working" on the
inside.
Chlorine will fade the tat.....lakes, streams, rivers, etc. have bacteria in them and may cause infection.
Don't mess up a good thing......
2007-07-17 11:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by cpt m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i went swimming a couple of days later. i didn't stay in the pool very long, and i made sure when i got out that i washed with a anti bacterial soap, and dried it very well. i also reaplied neosporine to keep it a little moist. my tattoo is now 2yrs old, and looks fine. when in the sun i use sunscreen as well.
2007-07-17 10:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by diablo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ink will fade not come out tattoo will get infected if its does you could get sick and maybe die is it worth the risk
2007-07-18 04:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm... if they said wait 2 weeks, then wait 2 weeks! Unless you're in the habit of wasting money.
2007-07-17 10:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by thejenmartin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
itll become septic/infected
2007-07-17 11:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just do what was recomended and it will look great
2007-07-20 10:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋