IrishEgyptian
@irishegyptian
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replied to the topic I'm a Nurse offering help! in the forum Tattoo Aftercare 12 years, 1 month ago
This also goes without saying, but hypoallergenic soap and washing it when you shower as well.
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replied to the topic I'm a Nurse offering help! in the forum Tattoo Aftercare 12 years, 1 month ago
Jerryatrophy,
DON’T.
You run into so many skin problems. You’ll run a risk of cracked skin, ink falling out, and a tattoo is an open wound, so you’re inviting infection. Asepsis is your goal, so use ointment and lotion once the redness has faded (after about a week and a half- this is normally an indication that he tattoo has “healed” over, and…[Read more] -
replied to the topic Help Guys for a lady who will have her 2nd Tats on Nov in the forum General Tattoo Discussion 12 years, 1 month ago
As a nurse, I can tell you that lidocaine or any numbing agent will only dull the pain temporarily. It also depends, where are you getting the tattoo done, what’s its size, etc. the pain returns tenfold, so if you want to enjoy the tattoo, don’t use any numbing agent. Use ibuprofen or something about 20 minutes beforehand, as it will help with…[Read more]
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replied to the topic Old Tattoo – Cover up to half sleeve OR Remove? in the forum General Tattoo Discussion 12 years, 2 months ago
I’m curious, what was your meaning at the time? I wouldn’t say cover it up, maybe make a half sleeve cataloging where you’ve been in life since you’ve gotten the tattoo? Just a thought mate 🙂