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zepherb · Tattoo lover Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 5

i'm going to get my first tattoo in november and i am also an athlete. i swim and i was wondering if the chlorine in the water or even the water itself could potentially hurt my new tattoo or make it run. all i'm woundering is, is it going to be ok?

dickyknee · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject:

I'd say once it is healed it would be fine .

tattman · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 1:11 am Post subject:

What Dickyknee has said is right but if in doubt ask your taooist while you are getting it done or a couple of days prior to getting it done, and he'll tell you more than likely the same.
The Tattman

sleewell · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 9:22 am Post subject:

i would say no chlrorine for at least 4-6 weeks after its fresh, but then it should be fine.