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nancy · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: How long?

My tattoo is two weeks old , how long must i keep putting cream on it . Can i use normal bodylotion like "dove or vichy"
Still using a little vaseline on the tattoo

chic · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject:

ordipends, is it scab free...

if so then, yes....

nancy · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject:

Yes, no scabs. thanx Smile

chic · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject:

Thats ok.!!!
just put some sun lotion when you go out in the Hot sun....
Razz

nancy · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject:

Hihi, there is over here no hot sun, its` $#%^& cold .

chic · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject:

oh well, remember to do it in the summer time then.. Razz

bloody freezing here too.. we had snow rain hail and sleet and sunshine today....
Razz

sleewell · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

aftercare varies by the artist. and you really should only listen to them. when you start to mix the pot with everyone else's opinion you end up doing too much. if they are a good artist they wont mind at all if you call back, in fact they would probably rather you do instead of risking ruining their work.

i just use lorrel original formula lotion for two weeks and try not to get it wet when i shower and i use dove soap. my skin heals really fast and i have never had any problems, usually heals up perfectly in less than 10 days. just make sure you dont pick or itch the area, that is BAD. oh yeah, dont over lotion too, that is a no-no.

rowdy · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject: aftercare

Ilike to keep mine wrapped 3 days in clingfilm i wash the area 3 timea a day gently moisturise each time. inever scab or even itch works for me.

Liz · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:36 am Post subject:

I just got my 3rd tattoo and heres what i do -

For two weeks I wash it 4 times daily and apply Bepanthen cream (coz I'm Australian). First night I don't cover it. I only leave the wrap on for 3 hours after the tatt is done.

So now this one is 7 days old, and its just starting to shed skin (or whatever its called ewwww) and the tattoo looks retarded and 'scratchy', but i know it will all work out in a few days - BUT YOU NEVER STOP THINKING IT WILL TURN OUT CRAP. Then all of a sudden its like a Butterfly Very Happy

I'm getting my 4th next week - so two babies within a month Laughing

nancy · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject:

[quote]so two babies within a month [/quote] I ve done that in 9 months Laughing

Liz · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

tattoos are so addictive, I think I'm going to be on this current addiction for months, I'll probably keep getting more - 2 a month for the next few months. haha, no, I don't think I will. But its tempting.

But I don't know why I have suddenly taken it up again - it was almost 3 years since my last one, I got one in 2003 then 1 in 2004 - then 1 last week and one next week (so within two weeks!!!).