Hogrider

21 hours ago, TooManyTimeZones said:

Hi everyone,  I'm celebrating my 70th birthday later this month with my first tattoo and I'm curious whether the design is too detailed to hold up over time (10-15 years...I'm trying to be optimistic 😃).  Right now, the one I am trying out using temporary tattoo paper looks good at about 6" long on my forearm.  But I'd like your feedback on how large it will actually need to be to hold up over the next (hopefully) 15 years.  I welcome any advise or comments.

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Thin lines on thin old skin are prone to blow out and unlikely to holdup well. If you go ahead anyway, get the best Tattooer you can find because with all those thin straight lines, there is no room for error.

10 hours ago, Luigiboard21 said:

It looks better now that it's healing. It's my first tattoo and im a worrier. A bigger scab accidentally came off the other day when I was lightly light applying coconut oil but I think it will look fine after it's completely healed! 

 

Yeah I did major research and I put the thinest layer of coconut oil on it. I don't wanna risk petroleum, lanolin, fragrance, or thick products. I was going to use aveeno but read that oats isn't great for healing tattoos. 

I’ve been using Palmer’s cocoa butter for 15 years with no problems. 

And a little means a little. Too many people drown their tattoos.

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2 hours ago, TattooedMumma said:

Wore my "tattoos are stupid" shirt to today's appointment.

Got a peacock on the left triceps and then two little bangers from the gumball machine. Both are on right arm.

Pics are a tad awkward,  taken just after unwrapping.

 

I head back tomorrow for a couple extras and then that will likely be it til next year 🙂

Nice! I’ve got to get one of those shirts!

9 hours ago, Dan said:

it looks fine,

leave it alone, doing anything to it will F*** it up for sure.

Dan is 100% right. You are exponential more liable to F*** it up than fix it.

1 hour ago, Menasor said:

Then why is there a marketplace section?

If you think a forum for tattoo enthusiasts is a good market to sell tattoo machines and tattoo supplies, have at it. I'm providing you with information about who comes to this forum. You may use that information however you like.

2 hours ago, Menasor said:

I have machines and other supplies for sale, but it won't let me post in the sales thread

Not really what this forum is about. It’s for tattoo enthusiasts, not Tattooers.

1 hour ago, Ashton Drew said:

Hey everyone,

I've been enjoying the benefits of both weed and body art, but recently I've been curious about whether smoking weed can have any impact on tattoos. I've heard some mixed opinions on this, so I thought I'd bring the question here to get some insights from the community.

I've been wondering if there's any evidence or personal experiences that suggest weed could affect the healing process of a new tattoo or possibly alter the appearance of existing ones. Does THC or other compounds in weed have any potential interactions with tattoo ink or skin healing?

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences on this topic!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Given the hundreds of millions of people around the world with tattoos and no reported effects of weed (at least I’ve never heard  or read about it), I think you’re safe.

1 hour ago, naten said:

Thanks for the advice. It did stop oozing after a couple days and no longer stings. Now, it just feels like a hard scab is there and I am anxiously waiting for it to fall off. Do you think that the final appearance of the tattoo will be affected?

There's no way to tell what it will look like until the scab comes off. Just let it heal and hope for the best. You can always get it touched up if it's really noticeable.

10 minutes ago, Ashton Drew said:

Hey all, sorry for posting my query here as I don't know why I can't open new thread. 

Anyways, I've got a lymphatic massage scheduled for next week in NYC, and I'm really looking forward to it. However, I have a few tattoos and I'm a bit concerned about how the massage might impact them. I've heard conflicting opinions, so I wanted to reach out here to see if anyone has personal experience or insights to share.

My main worry is whether the massage will cause any fading or distortion of the ink in my tattoos. I've invested a lot of time and money into them, and I definitely want to avoid any potential damage.

If you've had a lymphatic massage with tattoos, please let me know how it went. Did you notice any changes in the appearance of your tattoos afterward? Were there any precautions you took or advice from your therapist?

I'd greatly appreciate any advice or information you can provide. Thanks in advance!

 

Whoever said any type of massage can affect a tattoo doesn’t know what they are talking about. A tattoo is a physical substance under your skin. They are going to massage so hard the will dislodge it???

Relax and enjoy your massage.

17 hours ago, naten said:

I have an old tattoo from several years ago and after scraping the area there is a patch of ink that looks really dark compared to the rest of the design. The look is very similar to the dark spot in the above photo, and it feels like a scab has formed there. Yesterday, the skin was oozing. Should I put moisturizer on it or just keep it dry? I am afraid of any potential damage to the design that may be visible after it heals.

Oozing isn’t good. I’d keep an eye on it. If it gets red, painful and doesn’t stop oozing in a couple of days I’d see a doctor. If it’s oozing, I wouldn’t put moisturizer on it. Just keep it clean, maybe a dab of antibiotic ointment.

35 minutes ago, Dan said:

WTF ? what is a copy and what are you talking about here ? "with mahogany oil."

Friends don't let friends drink and post.

3 hours ago, sarah2005 said:

hi! i know it’s now september 2023

but my recent tattoo looks like this, it’s only been 6 days. mine has been stinging a bit and i’m so worried that mine is infected 

You'll get better advice if you post a picture. Again, tattoos can take 6 - 8 weeks to heal, longer if they went in rough. If it isn't oozing,, extremely painful, doesn't smell you're probably OK, but I'm not a doctor, so if you're worried go see a doctor.

11 minutes ago, TattedTiger said:

I've been told my the artists when getting a new tattoo or a touch up, and it usually takes two weeks to heal.

 

So like they say experiences may vary

They lied. Tattoos don't fully heal in two weeks ... unless maybe if you're getting a tiny tattoo with a few lines.

Tattoos take 4-6 weeks AT A MINIMUM to heal. I don't know why tattoo artists don't tell their clients this. At least half of the posts from newbies are about new or very recent tattoos. Unless your tattoo is hot, oozing, smells, or hurts really bad, leave it alone and let it heal. Tattoos almost always look great the day you get them. They almost always look awful at some point during the healing process. Every tattoo artist should tell this to their clients.

I know I'm going to hell for posting this, but I can't stop laughing.

9 hours ago, mattmurdy said:

Thanks for your great tips! Appreciate it. You may not be a doctor, but you give better advice than a doctor! 🙂

Well, I’ve healed more tattoos than most doctors. I’m almost done with a body suit. I have well over 200 hours in the chair, probably closer to 300.

4 hours ago, Unkempt27 said:

Update on my back piece, 5 sessions over 5 months, one more to go we think, so should be complete this time next month.

Nice!

3 hours ago, mattmurdy said:

She had already asked and the doctor told her it shouldn't be a problem as long as her sugar levels are stable. I was just asking out of curiosity and if anyone has experience with this because even though her blood sugar levels are kind of stable, the wounds on her legs are slower to heal..

I’m not a doctor, so if the doctor says OK, I’d go for it. Maybe start out with small sections, allow them to heal before starting another section. I’d also either walk, bicycle, or use an elliptical every day to keep her circulation going.

Totally normal. Many people experience temporary regret after they get a tattoo too. I’ve never had it, but apparently it wears off pretty quickly. If you are going to a reputable artist, just trust them.

The reality is, unless you run around with no shirt a lot, it’s not like a lot of people will see it anyway. The main thing is for YOU to be happy.

Good luck and let us know how it went, with a pic.

45 minutes ago, dekow said:

Hello. This Saturday I have to go back to the tattoo shop to get the 2nd part of my "side" tattoo done. This tattoo is on my right side hip and ribcage/ stomach. The first session, which was 2 hours was the most painful thing I have ever experienced. I assumed since I had a bit of belly fat that it wouldn't be too bad....WRONG!! Pops (my cutie tattoo artist) said I didn't have as much of a tummy as I thought and that I was gonna feel it either way. For 2 long hours I layed on my back, looking up and the ceiling and stayed silent. All along screaming inside as loud as I could! I'm scared, the feeling of the needle hitting my ribs is well...I'm sure you get the picture. Has anyone ever heard of a natural numbing creme or tablet that I could try? I cant back out, I'm not a wuss, but damn, the ribcage is way too sensitive.

I think most people here are going to say, man up. I’ve never used helpers and have completed most of a body suit, which includes most body parts. Learn how to relax and breathe through the pain. Deep breath in, let out while they are tattooing. Repeat.

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3 hours ago, Tattooregrets said:

@Hogrider thanks so much for responding. Will do that. 🥲Totally learnt my lesson. 

I hope so. But look on the bright side. It will almost certainly heal well and although it might not be in the Tattoo Hall of Fame for the all time best tattoo, it's not an embarrassing mess. I doubt most people would even look twice at it. Put some really nice tattoos on your arm and you won't even notice that it's there.

Good luck.

1 hour ago, Tattooregrets said:

Thought I had added photos. Sorry. Here are some. 

 

Why would you go back to the same artist who caused blowouts and scarring?  It’s unlikely to get worse as it heals.
 

I would let it heal for several months and then find a GOOD artist to see what they can do with it. You don’t necessarily need a cover up, but you do need a good, qualified artist.