My sister is getting a small soccer ball tattoo on the inside of her ankle right above the bone, and she was wondering approx. how long it will take to heal? How long should she wait until she can play soccer again? Can she take a week off and then after just wrap the tattoo in gauze when she plays? Please do not guess on a approximation. She needs to plan when to get it since her soccer schedule is so demanding. Thanks!
2007-07-26 11:11:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
what i mean by playing soccer again is having on soccer socks and shingaurds( which arent going to be placed near the tat on the ankle more on the shin)
2007-07-26 11:38:12 · update #1
Its takes about a week for the tattoo to start peeling, then it may take several weeks to finish that part of the healing process, depending on how the person heals. A small tattoo will be quicker to heal than something like the one I got, which covers the entire side of my calf, from ankle to knee.
2007-07-26 21:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by aqx99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a small tattoo then it should be fully healed within a week. The important thing to do is stay out of chlorine and keep it moist for the first couple of days. The only issue that I can see with soccer would be the rubbing on the ankle. I had a full leg piece done and I was fully healed within 7-9days! The healing time will also depend on the quality of work!
Good luck!
2007-07-26 11:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by WB78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soccer Ball Tattoo
2016-11-04 03:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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So I immediately treated it using the RICE method. The following day, the bruising and swelling were so horrible. I found out that I got a second degree sprain and immediately panicked after that. I had a football game on that week and it been looking forward to it because I've been training for rt. I had teammates that had similar injuries and it took them months to fully recover, some of them stopped playing altogether. So I kinda had a short-term depression because I can't imagine myself not being able to run and play sports anymore.
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A couple of days after that, the swelling and bruising were subsid-ing significantly and on the fourth day, I was walking comfortably again. Although I've had felt a bit of stiffness, I continued doing what was instructed. My sister was surprised that I have recovered this fast. I told her about this book and was shocked on how effective the procedures were. I'm just so happy that this book was shared to me and how effective it is.
Heal your ankle fully & fast?
2016-05-17 22:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by Deborah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I could only give an approx because everyone's body is different. My ankle tattoo that runs from my foot up pass the ankle took over 3 weeks to completely peel. Once it peels then you should wait a few more days.
It is all based on how you care and treat your tattoo. Make sure to put plenty of cream on it..but make sure it is approved from your artist and has no scent. Don't pick at it either.
2007-07-26 11:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by MS.veronica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUst like Doc said your TAT has to breath. A/D intment for the first 2/3 days. Then use LUBIRDERM till completely healed. Keep it moist not saturated. NO soaking in tubs till healed or long showers keep your TAT dry till healed up.
2007-07-26 12:52:22 · answer #6 · answered by shortstack567 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't cover it.....Let it breath.....put A and D (baby rash) or Preparation H (Hemorrhoid) ointment on it.........Not neosproin that is made to pull out impurities and tattoo ink is an impurity.....a week should be more than enough time for her to be out......tell her don't to have her socks over the new tat covering it while she runs or it will mess it up......
2007-07-26 11:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
give it a good 3 weeks to heal
2007-07-30 02:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she can play the next day it might be a little sore she will need to keep a@d cream on it for the first week
2007-07-30 09:40:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sister would be better spending the money on a shrink
2007-07-26 11:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by Terry 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋