I got my very first tattoo yesterday.
For aftercare i was told to apply ointment 5-7 times a day, but after reading up on this , most information tells me not to over moisturise or it will scab badly and ruin my tatto :S
How much ointment should I be applying for a black outline?
First tattoo, AFTERCARE?
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it supposed to be a real thin layer of ointment where you hardly notice. for the first 3 days. If you cake it on i hear it makes the tattoo seep more in.Pan_da wrote:I also forgot, I applied quite a bit of ointment before double checking, and iv noticed that when rubbing it off, some bits of black are coming off with it, is this a bad sign?
You will hear many different healing instructions depending on who you talk to but ointment 5-7 times a day sounds extreme. 3-4 times should be plenty, and just a small amount! You could also dry heal it or use a lotion if you prefer. Post pics if you can.
This is my tattoo here, thanks for the feedback, I have changed my routine and all is going well now ^^
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Couldn't see the photo at all unfortunately. As for the aftercare I use tattoogenie spray and balm 3 time a day and not more as well.
Hi,
Try reading this.It's about how to care for your tattoo.Hope it'll be helpful to you.
How to care for your first tattoo
Try reading this.It's about how to care for your tattoo.Hope it'll be helpful to you.
How to care for your first tattoo
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Look at the dates of the threads you're replying to bruh.Zoobie wrote:Honestly, assuming you trust your artist, ask him/her. Any advice you need, they will have 99% of the time.