Want to get a tattoo but would like advice...

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Originally Posted by juddb

PREPERATION H????? wow i wouldnt personally but i guess all artists give differnet advice....

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That "Tattoo goo" is basicly the same as Preperation H reduces swelling helps with the discomfort for the first couple days.

Tell ya what i got my forearm done and that was pretty much pain free, and my first one was on my shoulder blade and it was the same. pain free for the most part, but my back holy cr*p now that hurt....BAD..

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Originally Posted by jar2476

said to use that triple antiboitic ointment you mentioned..

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See the basic idea is to keep the scab moist so that it doesn't dry out, crack, and flake of early and pull ink out of the new skin underneath, Lotion, Coco butter will all work.

you ever have yours wrapped in plastic wrap?? my forearm was and it has the best color out of any of mine...it really cut down on the scaps and dry skin..it lock the moisture in i guess.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

See the basic idea is to keep the scab moist so that it doesn't dry out, crack, and flake of early and pull ink out of the new skin underneath, Lotion, Coco butter will all work.

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Originally Posted by jar2476

you ever have yours wrapped in plastic wrap?? my forearm was and it has the best color out of any of mine...it really cut down on the scaps and dry skin..it lock the moisture in i guess.

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Yea its like Sarnwrap(sp). helps close the pores in your skin and hold in ink.

Works great!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Yea its like Sarnwrap(sp). helps close the pores in your skin and hold in ink.

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I just got a snake tattoo about a week and a half ago on my shoulder. It is from a pic of my friend Susan's spider ball. It turned out well and didn't hurt much at all. Most of the pain was on the collar bone. But it was tolerable ;) Now I am ready to go get another one :D Here is a pic of it. This was right after I had it done. Once it is completely healed I will post another pic.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...meeee008-1.jpg

Okay, no painkillers or booze - good to know.

I think I'm more of a sissy about finding an artist than I am about getting the tatt...scary new world. But I'm guessing if I shamble into a studio, they should be attentive to a potential customer, right...and if so, smell ya later...

While I understand the artist's tools need to be super duper clean etc., my only other medical worry is my skin itself. I have both eczema and psoriasis, which makes my skin VERY dry, usually quite ticklish/sensitive and prone to swelling and reddish if scratched. Any of you know if someone with skin like mine should just stir away from tatt's because of potential future skin problems or not to worry?

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Originally Posted by cassandra

But I'm guessing if I shamble into a studio, they should be attentive to a potential customer, right...and if so, smell ya later...

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Bingo they run a business just like Radio shack and Wal-mart. customer satifaction should be prime key ace number one second only to clean.

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While I understand the artist's tools need to be super duper clean etc., my only other medical worry is my skin itself. I have both eczema and psoriasis, which makes my skin VERY dry, usually quite ticklish/sensitive and prone to swelling and reddish if scratched. Any of you know if someone with skin like mine should just stir away from tatt's because of potential future skin problems or not to worry?

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Check with your doctor first and if the Doc gives you the go ahead then just make sure the artist knows so they can adjust accordingly

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Originally Posted by jeffnme

I just got a snake tattoo about a week and a half ago on my shoulder. It is from a pic of my friend Susan's spider ball. It turned out well and didn't hurt much at all. Most of the pain was on the collar bone. But it was tolerable ;) Now I am ready to go get another one :D Here is a pic of it. This was right after I had it done. Once it is completely healed I will post another pic.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...meeee008-1.jpg

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Daang let you tatoo her spider on your body??

Susan I'm mad. You said I couldn't put your name on my bum and here your letting this guy put your snakes on his body. :(

FINE No pie for you!