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Dani
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tattoo question now
i took off the gauze. im going to put neosporin on it...do i really have to recover it?
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Posted 8/3/06 4:43 PM  |
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~Colleen~
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Re: tattoo question now
It's been a while since I've gotten one...but I would - at least for the first night (esp when sleeping).
Are you still not supposed to get it wet for a day or two?
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:44 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: tattoo question now
I wouldn't. Just wear a clean (duh) cotton shirt if you can to keep it protected.
I am personally not a fan of wearing the gauze too long b/c it begins to sweat and/or will suck up all the goo.
plus I'd recommend A&D ointment (the clear, not the white cream) over Neosporin. There is an ingredient in Neosporin that may affect the color.
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:46 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: tattoo question now
NO you should leave it uncovered
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:47 PM |
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dom-n-nic
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Re: tattoo question now
i have a tat on my lower back
and when i took the gauze off
the ink got all over my clothes .
i also left it on because my clothes would rub against it and it hurt me
but your tat is higher and more to the side then mine is so i dont know if it would bother you as much as mine did
i would also let it breath for a little dont keep it covered to much . i took mine off when i was just relaxing not doing anything with my shirt rolled up and my pants rolled also so it didnt touch the tat
Message edited 8/3/2006 4:51:34 PM.
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:47 PM |
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Redhead
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Re: tattoo question now
and do not itch or pick at it once it starts to heal!!!
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:48 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: tattoo question now
When I got my last tattoo, they told me to leave it covered for a few hours, remove the bandage, treat the tattoo and then let it breathe.
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Tanaholic
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Re: tattoo question now
I was told to remove the bandage that night and then use the neosporin for a week on it, but to leave it uncovered.
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june262004
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by MsMBV
I wouldn't. Just wear a clean (duh) cotton shirt if you can to keep it protected.
I am personally not a fan of wearing the gauze too long b/c it begins to sweat and/or will suck up all the goo.
plus I'd recommend A&D ointment (the clear, not the white cream) over Neosporin. There is an ingredient in Neosporin that may affect the color.
I did everything you said 
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:51 PM |
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Dani
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Re: tattoo question now
thanks! i treated it and im putting on a cotton tank top. that should be fine i guess. 
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:51 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by june262004
Posted by MsMBV
I wouldn't. Just wear a clean (duh) cotton shirt if you can to keep it protected.
I am personally not a fan of wearing the gauze too long b/c it begins to sweat and/or will suck up all the goo.
plus I'd recommend A&D ointment (the clear, not the white cream) over Neosporin. There is an ingredient in Neosporin that may affect the color.
I did everything you said
You rock
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:51 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by danigirl0
thanks! i treated it and im putting on a cotton tank top. that should be fine i guess.
Indeed! all these tat posts are making me want to go get more ink.....
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:52 PM |
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Dani
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by MsMBV
Posted by danigirl0
thanks! i treated it and im putting on a cotton tank top. that should be fine i guess.
Indeed! all these tat posts are making me want to go get more ink.....
uh oh!!!! thats what happens!!
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:52 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: tattoo question now
Hmm, guess my memory is bad 
I do remember using something other than Neosporin...but I really thought I slept with them covered the first night (I'm kind of a restless sleeper).
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| Posted 8/3/06 4:53 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by danigirl0
Posted by MsMBV
Indeed! all these tat posts are making me want to go get more ink.....
uh oh!!!! thats what happens!!
I know....I am running out of good skin. Plus I will not get one until I am done losing weight.
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BellaRock
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by MsMBV
I wouldn't. Just wear a clean (duh) cotton shirt if you can to keep it protected.
I am personally not a fan of wearing the gauze too long b/c it begins to sweat and/or will suck up all the goo.
plus I'd recommend A&D ointment (the clear, not the white cream) over Neosporin. There is an ingredient in Neosporin that may affect the color.
I completely agree take off the gauze after 2-3 hours, which is what I usually do.
And I wouldn't recommend Neosporin either because it will fade the color. I did that with my very first tat and it needed retouching a year later.
My very good friend is a tattoo artist and he said to post this...
1- Take your bandage off after 2-4 hours. DO NOT rebandage!
2- Wash lightly with soap and water, then pat dry.
3- Do not touch the tattoo for atleast one hour.
4- Apply a thin layer of A+D ointment (Or Bacitracin ointment) 2-3 times daily for 3 days. After 3 days, use hand lotion. (Non-Scented Lubriderm, for example.)
5- Do Not go swimming, or soak your tattoo in the tub until healed.
6- Showering is OK, but don't let the water directly hit the tattoo. Afterward, pat dry and re-apply ointment or lotion.
7- NEVER pick or scratch your tattoo. When it gets itchy, give it a slap.
8- Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight for 2 weeks. Use sunscreen after healing to prevent fading.
Message edited 8/3/2006 5:40:31 PM.
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MissJones
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Re: tattoo question now
I used a&d with gauze and to keep the gauze on, I wrapped my waist iwth saran wrap and did that for 2 days. Then I took the gauze off and just kept putting the a/d on for the next week. Avoid itching!!! The whole thing came off in the shower one day and that was the craziest thing ever. It looked like dragonfly wings!
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Jesaroo
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Re: tattoo question now
i totally missed this thread. what did you get?
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Redhead
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Re: tattoo question now
Posted by Lolita4Life
i totally missed this thread. what did you get?
she got chinese symbols
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