BarneyR10

Hello people! My name's Barney - After many years of wanting to get a tattoo I finally did! A couple of days ago i got my first tattoo which is behind my ear. It's just the name of someone very special that I lost. While i was getting the tattoo done i couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of it, like an addiction. So with that being said i do plan on getting more ink in the near future and I just thought it would be great to join a tattoo forum to learn more about the ink and care of it. I do have some questions regarding my aftercare which i posted on the link below but I have not yet gotten any replies :( . Anyways, nice to meet you all and look forward to reading through many of topics. http://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/tattoo-after-care/4795-tegaderm-saniderm-tatuderm-healing-process-page44.html

Hi guys I just recently got my first tattoo (3 days ago, Sunday to be exact) It's a name behind my left ear . My tattoo artist applied a Saniderm bandage on it afterwards and gave me some extras to take home with me. I was told to remove the first bandage 24 hours after. To wash it with cold water, pat dry, allow it to air dry for 10 minutes and then apply the second bandage. To leave on for the next five days. I have a couple of questions though.. After the fifth day should i apply another Saniderm bandage or should i start to apply Aquaphor ? Or what would you recommend? Also my job consists of cutting tree logs with a chainsaw. So saw dust is constantly flying at my face. After I remove the second bandage would it be okay to leave it expose and go to work like that? Or should i apply a third saniderm bandage? Basically after removing the second bandage what are my next steps? thank you in advanced. :)