Tattoos

martinwitnam

Had one done yesterday and the tattooist said that I should not put antiseptic cream on it until it has scabbed over. How long does it take to scab over?

Skippy2309

my dad was told the opposite... his still looks perfect a few years later, no bleeding of colour and still crisp lines.

he was told to use bepanthan (the nappy rash cream) his didnt scab over as he cared for it constantly.

CS3

As mentioned above, get Bepanthen asap.
Put it on twice a day for the first day, then once a day for three or four days after that.
It shouldn't really scab over.

I have a full sleeve on my left arm, half my right arm and a bit of my back done and all look like they were done yesterday due to baby's ass cream.

martinwitnam

Thank you gents. I'll go and get some Bepantham in the morning. Been putting Savlon on up until now.

DIESELDOG

E45 and err, pile cream. Work wonders.

Love n hugs

DD

neilo23

Savlon won't do any harm. +1 for Bepanthen. A thin layer of Savlon's good when you've healed up a bit. Not as messy as Bepanthen.
I've been getting tattoos done for 20 years and every tattooist says something different. I've never really followed the "tattoo handbook" properly and have never had any problems. doesn't mean you shouldn't do as you're told, though :-)

P.S. Why didn't you look on tattoo sites for your information instead of a bike site? :?

beinbhan

I was told to use vicks vaporub on my tatoos

neilo23

beinbhan wrote:

I was told to use vicks vaporub on my tatoos

Probably helps the skin breath ;-)

Martincan

I used this



Pretty good shnizzle!

MountainMonster

Bapanthen 2-3 times a day, and for the first 2 days leave it wrapped in clingfilm but change the clingfilm every day.

Zoomer37

martinwitnam wrote:

Had one done yesterday and the tattooist said that I should not put antiseptic cream on it until it has scabbed over.

You need to switch tattooists as you current one is talking out their @ss.

Clank

Zoomer37 wrote:

martinwitnam wrote:

Had one done yesterday and the tattooist said that I should not put antiseptic cream on it until it has scabbed over.

You need to switch tattooists as you current one is talking out their @ss.

+1.

Thinest smear of Bepanthan a couple of times a day. Also, if you are a heavy scabber (I am), then persisting with the clingfilm is also a good move as it makes for a much finer, dusty scab that draws a lot less ink out. I've noticed an improvement in colour retention and eveness since follwoing this advice.

rodgers73

What tattoo did you get done?

Was it an anchor on your forearm?

Homer J

DIESELDOG wrote:

E45 and err, pile cream. Work wonders.

Love n hugs

DD

pile cream works. I thought they were taking the pi55 and that was 20yrs ago

MattC59

The best thing you can put on a tattoo is Preparation H. Sounds a bit wierd, but it keeps the scab moist so it can heal properly without scarring, has antibacterial properties and stops soreness, itching and swelling. Everything you need for a tattoo. Slap some on and put a sheet of clingfilm over it to protect your clothing.

I was recommended this by the guy who did my tattoo, and it worked a treat. It healed really quickly and cleanly.

I did get some odd looks from the pretty girl a the checkout in Tesco, when I turned up with two tubes of Preparation H and a roll of clingfilm though !!!!!! :oops:

balthazar

MattC59 wrote:

TI did get some odd looks from the pretty girl a the checkout in Tesco, when I turned up with two tubes of Preparation H and a roll of clingfilm though !!!!!! :oops:

I was dressing a set for a film- we were using a boys' grammar school as the location. The main vestibule had panels of the names of real alumni, which had to be screened out. One common way of doing this non-destructively is to float sheets of fablon, on a slick of KY jelly - which being water soluble, won't dilute any delicate varnishes, and washes off easily.

Cue me in Tesco, buying 20 tubes of KY. To placate the obviously alarmed checkout girl, I unthinkingly said "It's ok, I'm working in the boys school round the corner."

MountainMonster

balthazar wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

TI did get some odd looks from the pretty girl a the checkout in Tesco, when I turned up with two tubes of Preparation H and a roll of clingfilm though !!!!!! :oops:

I was dressing a set for a film- we were using a boys' grammar school as the location. The main vestibule had panels of the names of real alumni, which had to be screened out. One common way of doing this non-destructively is to float sheets of fablon, on a slick of KY jelly - which being water soluble, won't dilute any delicate varnishes, and washes off easily.

Cue me in Tesco, buying 20 tubes of KY. To placate the obviously alarmed checkout girl, I unthinkingly said "It's ok, I'm working in the boys school round the corner."

:shock:



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One Man And His Bike

balthazar wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

TI did get some odd looks from the pretty girl a the checkout in Tesco, when I turned up with two tubes of Preparation H and a roll of clingfilm though !!!!!! :oops:

I was dressing a set for a film- we were using a boys' grammar school as the location. The main vestibule had panels of the names of real alumni, which had to be screened out. One common way of doing this non-destructively is to float sheets of fablon, on a slick of KY jelly - which being water soluble, won't dilute any delicate varnishes, and washes off easily.

Cue me in Tesco, buying 20 tubes of KY. To placate the obviously alarmed checkout girl, I unthinkingly said "It's ok, I'm working in the boys school round the corner."

Yah, sure, we believe you.

Drysuitdiver

One Man And His Bike wrote:

balthazar wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

TI did get some odd looks from the pretty girl a the checkout in Tesco, when I turned up with two tubes of Preparation H and a roll of clingfilm though !!!!!! :oops:

I was dressing a set for a film- we were using a boys' grammar school as the location. The main vestibule had panels of the names of real alumni, which had to be screened out. One common way of doing this non-destructively is to float sheets of fablon, on a slick of KY jelly - which being water soluble, won't dilute any delicate varnishes, and washes off easily.

Cue me in Tesco, buying 20 tubes of KY. To placate the obviously alarmed checkout girl, I unthinkingly said "It's ok, I'm working in the boys school round the corner."

Yah, sure, we believe you.

us divers use KY to help get the neckseals and wrist seals on easily. I have the dubious honour of being asked to leave boots in weymouth as i asked for a tube of KY and when the assistant asked what size i told her i needed enough to get my hand in up to my wrist .

FocusZing

Tacky.

DIESELDOG

Drysuitdiver wrote:

One Man And His Bike wrote:

balthazar wrote:

MattC59 wrote:

TI did get some odd looks from the pretty girl a the checkout in Tesco, when I turned up with two tubes of Preparation H and a roll of clingfilm though !!!!!! :oops:

I was dressing a set for a film- we were using a boys' grammar school as the location. The main vestibule had panels of the names of real alumni, which had to be screened out. One common way of doing this non-destructively is to float sheets of fablon, on a slick of KY jelly - which being water soluble, won't dilute any delicate varnishes, and washes off easily.

Cue me in Tesco, buying 20 tubes of KY. To placate the obviously alarmed checkout girl, I unthinkingly said "It's ok, I'm working in the boys school round the corner."

Yah, sure, we believe you.

us divers use KY to help get the neckseals and wrist seals on easily. I have the dubious honour of being asked to leave boots in weymouth as i asked for a tube of KY and when the assistant asked what size i told her i needed enough to get my hand in up to my wrist .

Followed by, "Please sir, stop picking at your scabs"

Love n hugs

DD