Tattoos

[Max Power]

A little question to the experts: Is it really necessary to avoid sports for three weeks after getting tattooed? I've been sick for 2 weeks now and am desperate to get healthy again and play football and do some workout. What could be the possible effects of doing sports, let's say 1 week after the session?

[DougNg]

I worked out a day or two after my tattoo…

Both my fiancee and tattoo artist said the same thing: treat it as a wound. Keep it clean, don't let it dry out. Use antibacterial soap a few times a day for the first three days, then follow my usual routine (usually twice a day) after that with the antibacterial soap for another two weeks after that. I used a higher end non scented lotion to keep it from drying out and forming a scab

The other thing they told me specific to the tattoo was to stay out of pools and hot tubs because of the chlorine and don't let it get exposed to sunlight or else it'll get washed out (I was on vacation in Vegas)

I asked Cornfed if I should follow some advice that I shouldn't wash it for a couple days and he flipped his shit on me and nearly cracked me one.

[Loveyuer]

Wow, That's really amazing enough, 'cause I never got a tatoo on my body because my father don't allow me to have a tatto, really be jealous of you, tatoo seems cool

[Max Power]

Thanks Doug!
That's what my artist told me too - keep it moist, prevent cracking of the "wound", don't expose sunlight or chlorine. Makes sense to me, but avoid sport? Dunno, I'll talk to her once it's done. All in all, 3 weeks should be enough to fully heal up, no?

[jbphoto23]

I'd use aquaphor for the first 2-3 days to keep it from cracking, then after that start using a non-scented lotion (I use Lubriderm Sensitive, it has no fragrance or anything like that)
I used aquaphor for all 3 sessions on my side and barely had any scabbing or itching,

Also, it takes about 2-3 weeks for it to heal, but actually takes a few months for a new layer of skin to actually grow back, from what I understand.

I wouldn't work out for a few days, depending where your tattoo is/how sore you are.

I was told to wait a few hours to shower after each session, just to let the ink set in a bit, after that just
wash regularly!

[Max Power]

^thanks!

[riffblaster general]

yeah …aquaphor then aveeno for me.

[Max Power]

Look at that virgin arm the last time. So long white skin…

One hour to go, I remembered Converge's On my shield: "All of our pain is worth it". Let's hope so…

[Beatle]

lol, pain, I usually fall asleep when the work on my arms…nothing as relaxing as getting tattooed...

[Max Power]

Good to know, I'm hella tired I've got no experience, that's why I settled for the worst.

[Beatle]

don´t do that, just expect a pleasant nap - that leaves you with the urge to come back for more…

if it wasn´t for work my arms would be full sleeved

[Max Power]

^Tell me about it. I would have gone for my underarm, if I was my own boss…

[Guest]

@Beatle:

don´t do that, just expect a pleasant nap - that leaves you with the urge to come back for more…

if it wasn´t for work my arms would be full sleeved

[Max Power]

I'm back from my first tattoo session: it was a pleasure. No pain at all, my ideas were perfectly realised and it was made by lovely Lilly from Hungary, not by a bearded trucker. I decided not to go for the little pink butterfly on my hip (this time).


The studio…

Lilly and me

The result

Thanks to Nate, beatle and the others for answering my questions!

[elclintor]

Congrats Max.. Prepare to want more!

[Max Power]

8. Already happened 

[riffblaster general]

nice nice!

[Beatle]

cool, can't wait to see it…

btw - panthenol spray works best to help it heal faster

[nameness]

Congrats, Max!  Close-ups once you uncover it.

[Max Power]

Thank you all! Big hugs to you.

Here you go: