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Torie · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 7:34 am Post subject: bathing?

I'm wondering how long after having the tattoo done can I soak in a bath again. I'm guessing i have to wait till it is completely healed. I only ask because my back is out, and baths always help.
Rolling Eyes

chic · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

i have baths straight away, and i put salt into it..

but it is a choice thing...
dont soak for too long...

dickyknee · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

Torie , i reckon a quick soak wont do any real damage . as long as your not getting the tat soggy .and dry it well when you get out .
But i'm sure others may disagree .

Torie · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

thanks guys. i reckon i'll wait. its on my lower back, so impossible to not get it 'soggy'. oh well, i'll survive

Drunkenblade · Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject:

Plastic wrap and tape??? Kinda like the bag over the cast when you broke your arm/leg as a kid. Smile

daisychains · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 12:30 am Post subject:

recently had a large tattoo going from base of neck down my spine, was advised not to bath, been taking just showers and plenty of E45 cream. It has totally healed in less than a week and the colour is looking great, my first tat was on the base of spine didn't look after it as well and had to have some of the shading re-done.

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 516

My artist advises bathing for twenty minutes a day whilst healing just dont use bubble bath that stings

robtat2 · Tattoo lover Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 6

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John Olexa · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject:

Quick showers, in and out! pat dry the tattoo right away and re- apply your oitment

Torie · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject:

i've been doing it as john says, only i wait an hour for my skin to dry completely before applying my cream. Thats what the artist said, and what it says on the tube of tattoo cream i bought.
It is all healed now, so I am getting in as many baths as i can before tuesday, when I go back for some touch ups and a bit more shading that i have decided on.
Thanks guys