i got it 2.5 weeks ago. no scabbing, just a few flaky spots of dryness.
2007-09-22 13:54:46 · 7 answers · asked by dvas1147 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
i hope you are still moisturizing your skin because if you have dryness then it seems like it isn't healed well yet. when your tattooed skin is the same texture as the rest of your skin then i would say it's okay to take a bath.
2007-09-23 00:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash and Treat After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and antibacterial soap to gently wash away any ointment and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case. Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of ointment. Bacitracin would be the first choice in ointments, but if you don't have any, A&D vitamin enriched ointment (medical grade - not the kind used for diaper rash) is also acceptable. **Do not use Neosporin. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo.** Continue this procedure at least twice a day for two or three days. After that, continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment, to keep the skin soft. Scabbing and Peeling After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Excessive scabbing indicates a poorly-done tattoo, but a little is sometimes normal and no need to panic. You will also start to itch, just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. The advice here is, don't pick, and don't scratch! If the skin itches, slap it. If it is peeling, put lotion on it. And if it is scabbing, just leave it alone. Your tattoo is almost healed, and now is not the time to ruin it! Protection from the sun After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time in excessive heat, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30SPF sunblock. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.
2016-05-21 02:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I still wouldn't soak it. You paid alot of money for that tattoo so the tub should wait. I would wait at least another couple weeks before subjecting to the chemicals in a hot tub.
2007-09-22 14:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once the dryness is completely gone you should be good to go, but just wait for those few spots to heal up.
2007-09-22 18:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by tweety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait till there is NO difference AT all in the feel of your skin. When you can run your hand over the tattoo and not be able to tell to the touch.
2007-09-23 13:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by Marmar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait a week or two more
2007-09-22 23:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the guy you got it from
2007-09-22 14:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by elcid814me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋