Hey guys!! Just got my first session in for a leg sleeve on Friday. I was using Aquaphor for 2 days and started noticing tiny red spots on the tattoo lines. I’ve switched to non-fragrance Lubriderm at the moment…but I’m just a bit worried about the spots. I’m concerned it’ll affect the look of the tat once healed. Attached a picture.
Whatcha guys think?
Welcome to the forum!
I have used Aquaphor with good results. I have recently switched to non petroleum based products. I do use Cetaphil and Lubriderm with tea tree oil mixed in for a few days after I’m done with the plastic wrap. (I dry wrap) Then just straight moisturizer.
To answer your question, I don’t know if it’s normal, but it’s happened to me on several occasions with no adverse effects. You should be okay.
@GrayCatLove 129298 wrote:
Mild folliculitis. It’s pretty normal. Just treat it gently, follow Sam’s advice, and wear clean clothes and sleep on clean sheets.
You mean something like this?
(textbook scabbing too)
@Sam-I-Am 129316 wrote:
That’s going to be a nice piece when it’s done. Any time frame for completion?
(I’ve got 66 hours in my leg since last June)
Wow 66 hours!?! Damn! The artist thinks 3-4 more sessions at usually 4 hours/session. I have time to squeeze in one more session in 2 weeks before I head out for vacation end of July. I’m thinking I can finish this late August/early Sept.
@Sam-I-Am 129318 wrote:
You mean something like this?
(textbook scabbing too)
Oh man I hope this doesn’t happen to me!
@Rinzler 129320 wrote:
Wow 66 hours!?! Damn! The artist thinks 3-4 more sessions at usually 4 hours/session. I have time to squeeze in one more session in 2 weeks before I head out for vacation end of July. I’m thinking I can finish this late August/early Sept.
Working around four existing tattoos made for a slow start, but the pace is picking up now.
Are you planning a lot of color?
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