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I sit well. I tip well. I don’t bring drama. You know what that gets me? Back in! I’ve had artists come in hours before the shop opens, stay late and fit me into their otherwise insanely booked schedules. I’m basically commissioning a piece of art from them for every tattoo. I am more than happy to tip!

Per the Tegaderm: I, too, use Tegaderm BUT in normal circumstances, put it on 8-12 hours after the tattoo has been applied. Only in extreme circumstances have I applied the Tegaderm immediately (i.e., nasty convention or weird travel circumstances). The net - keep it clean, lightly moisturized and don't submerge it.

2nd on all the above, and stay out of the ocean or any long term immersion (ie: read "stay out of the pool, too") for at least 2-3 weeks.

Hey - nice tattoo. Who is your artist? My two cents: first, don't rewrap it...you are creating a breeding ground for nasty stuff to grow. Keep it clean (wash twice a day, three if you are sweaty/dirty) with antibacterial soap and keep it lightly moisturized. IMO, too soon for coca butter. Use something light like Lubriderm or Aveeno. Remember that you are caring for an open wound. I start back after a couple of days. Always mindful that I have a fresh tattoo and minimize any rubbing/pressing/sweating for 14 days.

My new tattoo of the great romanian comedian Dem in one of the best comedies ever (Brigada Diverse), with some additions Done by fantattoo , on Day 1 of the International Tattoo Convention Bucharest. Also won 1st place on "Best of old school", so that's very cool

It'll take a few weeks or even months before your tattoo is fully healed/settled, and the black and grey should become much more pronounced (or at least less red), so don't sweat it.

probably better projected by an illustrative styled tattooist, imho.

Pics to come, but just had a neo traditional outer thigh piece yesterday in memory of my cat & yep, another cat one today (pawprints & watercolour) over the top of both feet

@Dan - Thinking positive thoughts for your wife. I've had a couple of skin cancer spots whacked off. @Boiled Dove - Eeeks! Hope that you are okay...speedy recovery.

I think american traditional would definitely be different and a challenge, but doable!

hayyy! Just had my first 7 hour session about 4 days ago on my back. Man, the butt cheek HURT! I could do the back all day though. I'd have to say the itching right now is definitely the hardest part of getting this large piece. Still have a few more long day ahead before this baby is complete.