i got my tattoo about 24hrs ago is it ok for me to go shower?
i forget what they told me last time and i didn't ask this time. shall i just cover it in cling?
2007-08-11 22:50:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
lainaloo -
i got i tribal pattern i deisgned across my shoulders
you can see it here www.isisfiredancer.deviantart.com
2007-08-11 23:04:29 · update #1
you're supposed to wait exactly 24 hours and then you're SUPPOSED to shower with your tat. dont cover it. take the soap and lather it in your hands then GENTLY put some soap on your tat. DO NOT rub hard, scrub, scratch, ect. its okay if you get some shampoo on it while your washing ur hair just make sure that you rinse it off really good before u get out of the shower.when your drying off be extra carefull around your tattoo. gently pat dry with the towel, DO NOT rub your tattoo to get it dry, be gentle. after your dressed put some of the healing ointment/lotion on that the tattoo artist gave you or told u to buy.
its really important that u know how to take care of it, otherwise its not going to heal right and your gonna have a crappy tattoo that your either gonna have to cover up or get it redone. so after you shower and everything, call your tattoo artist and have him/her repeat what they said. write it down if you have to.
good luck with your tat
2007-08-11 23:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi there yes it is OK to shower with a new tattoo from a few hours old.
If and when you decide to shower/bath the new tattoo should be the last thing to get wet when you enter the shower/bath and the first thing that you dry when you get out this is to help the scabbing not to crack on the tattoo (if the scab cracks the tattoo can heal patchy) which results in a bad looking tattoo which may need a touch up (but I have never had any problems in over 10 years using these guide lines)
Do Not use soap or any other cleaning agent as this can bleach colours that are used in the tattoo (as some tribal tattoo's I have done people want colour instead of plain old black) also soap will dry the skin as the PH level is far to harsh for a fresh tattoo, warm water will do the job just fine on it's own.
After you have dried the skin (do not rub or again the scab will split and you will loose colour from the tattoo I personally let it dry own it's own with air) Apply a vitamin E based skin cream such Savlon or E45 as this has antiseptic agents in it that will not damage the tattoo and it will also aid the healing process.
Hope this helps and good luck with your new tattoo.
2007-08-12 04:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by Nick Painless 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recovering a tattoo is not a good idea. It's starting to heal and needs to breath so keep it clean and moisturized but not over moisturized. It's fine to shower with a new tattoo as long as it's not brand new like 10 minutes ago. Once it's started to heal keep it out of water as much as possible and don't wipe dry, pat dry only until it's done scabbing. If you have questions call your tattoo artist, it's part of the after care and part of their job to make sure your questions are answered. Seriously, call them. Good luck with the tat!
2007-08-12 10:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will be fine to shower its a wound so needs cleaning pat dry with a towel.It doesn't need covering with anything.
2007-08-12 03:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by candyfloss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to shower but dont get it too wet - spesh if you have fine detail on the tattoo coz when it gets wet the scar expands and can ruin a tattoo - trust me
2007-08-13 02:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont cover in cling film not only does it bleed the colour it sweats the scab off and makes the tattoo look a mess been there done that ,it should be ok to go in the shower obviously bathe the tattoo but dont use products on it soap or moisturisers and pat dry not rub
2007-08-12 06:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by lauren 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No need to cover it just get in shower rub some soap into your hand and gently wash it will probably get burning sensation when water hits it, pat it dry and put on your cream
2007-08-12 05:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just need to avoid having the water beat down on your tattoo. when i have fresh tattoo work on my back i face the shower head and bring a plastic cup to pour down my back and i wash the tattoo with my hand and some antibacterial soap only. don't re-cover it.
2007-08-12 01:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you keep the site of the tattoo covered with cling film, remember to mosturise after showering.
2007-08-12 01:20:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah you should be ok just dont stay in the shower too long and dont rub the area i got my first 1 on friday but wasnt to sure so i looked it up. Dont cover it up it needs to breath to heal properly
2007-08-12 07:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by weirdo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋