looking for advice really, especially from those with breast tattoos or tattoists themselves.
i have finally decided on a design for my next one, a trailing strand of ivy from collar bone to groin, curving around the breast.
Because i am inspired by the pictures of strippers with snakes i want it to curl over the side of my breast, creating an art deco feel.
So the advice...
When i had the O , aftercare was vital, how do you keep such a long tattoo covered, and moisturized and would the fact the tatto would rub against the other breast be a problem?
Would it be better to get it done in two bits, as i am not sure how i would keep one long curving strip covered? |
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other than the first few hours, don't keep it covered other than with loose fitting cotton tops
it should be allowed to breathe whilst healing
by the sounds of the size of it you will need a few sittings
a good artist will do different areas on different sittings to allow healing to take place before shading or detail is added
sounds awesome jem
hope you're gonna show it off when it's done ! |
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I know nothing of tattoo's but was gonna say, surely it will take many sittings to do the tat in any event.
You got me thinking, is it too late to change yer design?
How about loads of numbered squares, with additional snakes and ladders leading to yer interesting bits? |
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"other than the first few hours, don't keep it covered other than with loose fitting cotton tops
it should be allowed to breathe whilst healing
by the sounds of the size of it you will need a few sittings
a good artist will do different areas on different sittings to allow healing to take place before shading or detail is added
sounds awesome jem
hope you're gonna show it off when it's done !"
ohh thats interesting because the advice i was given for the o was to cover it in cling film, which is why i am worried...i dont see how i could for this one,
i do intend to go and chat with the guy who did the last one, but i didnt want to look an idiot by turning up and not knowing what i was on about.  |
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I know nothing of tattoo's but was gonna say, surely it will take many sittings to do the tat in any event.
You got me thinking, is it too late to change yer design?
How about loads of numbered squares, with additional snakes and ladders leading to yer interesting bits?"
hmmm a human board game certainly has possibilities what happens if you throw a double? |
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I know nothing of tattoo's but was gonna say, surely it will take many sittings to do the tat in any event.
You got me thinking, is it too late to change yer design?
How about loads of numbered squares, with additional snakes and ladders leading to yer interesting bits?
hmmm a human board game certainly has possibilities what happens if you throw a double?"
what, like as in two pythons?
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You should only keep it covered for a few hours after it is done, if it is kept covered it becomes all gooey and icky (technical terms )
After that keep it clean with antibacterial soap ans water and then use a cream such as bepanthen which creates a moisturizing barrier to help it heal
And don't pick it when it gets to the delightful flaky stage  |
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My sister is in the process of getting one done from her hip to mid thigh. The 1st sitting was out line and the next sitting is the colouring in.
She was recommended to buy some numbing cream (which i can find out what it was called) and wrap in cling film. |
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"My sister is in the process of getting one done from her hip to mid thigh. The 1st sitting was out line and the next sitting is the colouring in.
She was recommended to buy some numbing cream (which i can find out what it was called) and wrap in cling film. "
numbing cream...whats the use of something that decreases pain  |
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"You should only keep it covered for a few hours after it is done, if it is kept covered it becomes all gooey and icky (technical terms )
After that keep it clean with antibacterial soap ans water and then use a cream such as bepanthen which creates a moisturizing barrier to help it heal
And don't pick it when it gets to the delightful flaky stage "
You see i kept the o covered, on advice for a week, wrapping cling film around my tummy made me feel like a tesco chicken
Used lots of cream though, and resisted scratching, i was so good i even avoided the jacuzzi at chams |
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"You lot are confusing me...but it does seem like keeping it covered is not as vital as i thought...so many thanks "
Go with the adsvice your tattooist gives you x hopefully he knows best lol but all the guys I went to said keep it covered for just a few hours |
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By *oystaMan
over a year ago
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I've got 3 large tats on my right arm I didn't cover them up on advice from the tattooist and customers from my pub. Just put sorry can't spell it right it's nappy rash cream bebethnol or summit on the tat til it starts to scab then a moisturiser for about a week |
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I've never had a big one so I don't know about keeping all of that covered, but on my own small tattoos then I kept it covered for a short while, and put Bepanthan on regularly. I don't remember any flaking and I didn't swimming or into jacuzzis.
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I've only got 2 tatts, but I kept mine covered for a couple of days then just used Savalon 5 or 6 times a day.
They are both on my upper arms, and I just wore baggy sleeved shirts  |
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I've got a large tatt on my upper left arm and the tattooist only covered it in cling film to prevent the blood dripping while I travelled home after getting it done. His advice was to wash it with warm oapy water and then apply Preparation H to it for the first two weeks (anti pile cream but it has a barrier property too apparently). After that just keep it clean and apply a little Prep H to keep it moist. |
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"I've never had a big one so I don't know about keeping all of that covered, but on my own small tattoos then I kept it covered for a short while, and put Bepanthan on regularly. I don't remember any flaking and I didn't swimming or into jacuzzis.
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lmao that's it bepanthon. Think the hardest thing ,no pub intended, is gonna be trying not to knock the scabs off. My tats are on my pics you can see they came out perfect by not covering them. End of day it's your body your tats your choice go with what you think is right |
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My daughter has got a huge tattoo which has taken many hours of work. She always comes home with clingfilm on it but its more to stop excess ink going on her clothes. She has never used cream or kept covered |
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bepanthen seems to be the most recommended cream - both myself and my mate who is having one done at the moment have been recommended to use that by 2 seperate artists
and seems like others on here have been advised the same
you can find it in the baby products aisle in most supermarkets.
as regards wrapping up, leave it wrapped up for a few hours after each session, then wash it off in a shower and apply cream.
after then, just keep it clean and moist
i've been told that taking showers is fine, but not to lie in the bath as that may cause some problems
not scratching the itch is the hardest part of the healing process
i've got hours 6-9 of my leg piece later today - i get so excited in the hours before, i actually like the burning feeling it gives me  |
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I've never covered any of mine after the initial 3 hours. Then I just clean it in plain water, and put a thin layer of cream over it, usually Bepanthen, E45 or Savlon. I'm not keen on the texture of Bepanthen though.
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And you can buy numbing cream from the chemist. You apply that a couple of hours before the tattoo, and it takes away some of the pain. Never used it myself, as I love the pain from the tattoo.
However, if you do go to buy it, don't tell the chemist it's for a tattoo as most won't sell you it for that. Tell them your baby is having it's boosters or something.
My niece has a low pain tolerance and she used it!! |
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"And you can buy numbing cream from the chemist. You apply that a couple of hours before the tattoo, and it takes away some of the pain. Never used it myself, as I love the pain from the tattoo.
However, if you do go to buy it, don't tell the chemist it's for a tattoo as most won't sell you it for that. Tell them your baby is having it's boosters or something.
My niece has a low pain tolerance and she used it!! "
Jem has good pain tolerance.
Both my tatt artists recommend clingfilm until the bleeding has eased, then plenty of air and a good moisturizing cream - on the last two I've alternated diprobase and an olive oil based moisturizer with aloe vera. |
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"And you can buy numbing cream from the chemist. You apply that a couple of hours before the tattoo, and it takes away some of the pain. Never used it myself, as I love the pain from the tattoo.
However, if you do go to buy it, don't tell the chemist it's for a tattoo as most won't sell you it for that. Tell them your baby is having it's boosters or something.
My niece has a low pain tolerance and she used it!!
Jem has good pain tolerance.
Both my tatt artists recommend clingfilm until the bleeding has eased, then plenty of air and a good moisturizing cream - on the last two I've alternated diprobase and an olive oil based moisturizer with aloe vera. "
It may be the case i over clingfilmed...i tend to take instructions quite literally |
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"bepanthen seems to be the most recommended cream - both myself and my mate who is having one done at the moment have been recommended to use that by 2 seperate artists
and seems like others on here have been advised the same
you can find it in the baby products aisle in most supermarkets.
as regards wrapping up, leave it wrapped up for a few hours after each session, then wash it off in a shower and apply cream.
after then, just keep it clean and moist
i've been told that taking showers is fine, but not to lie in the bath as that may cause some problems
not scratching the itch is the hardest part of the healing process
i've got hours 6-9 of my leg piece later today - i get so excited in the hours before, i actually like the burning feeling it gives me "
Yes bepanthan is what i used last time, and i was given the bath/swimming advice. They didnt say avoid jacuzzies at swinging clubs but i used my initiative.
As for liking the burning feeling...well i didnt quite come...i used the ann widdecome technique( ie think about her)
But afterwards i was floating and could barely walk.
As someone said i have a good pain tolerance and an interesting relationahip with pain  |
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"bepanthen seems to be the most recommended cream - both myself and my mate who is having one done at the moment have been recommended to use that by 2 seperate artists
and seems like others on here have been advised the same
you can find it in the baby products aisle in most supermarkets.
as regards wrapping up, leave it wrapped up for a few hours after each session, then wash it off in a shower and apply cream.
after then, just keep it clean and moist
i've been told that taking showers is fine, but not to lie in the bath as that may cause some problems
not scratching the itch is the hardest part of the healing process
i've got hours 6-9 of my leg piece later today - i get so excited in the hours before, i actually like the burning feeling it gives me
Yes bepanthan is what i used last time, and i was given the bath/swimming advice. They didnt say avoid jacuzzies at swinging clubs but i used my initiative.
As for liking the burning feeling...well i didnt quite come...i used the ann widdecome technique( ie think about her)
But afterwards i was floating and could barely walk.
As someone said i have a good pain tolerance and an interesting relationahip with pain "
I think you have an excellent relationship with pain... |
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"bepanthen seems to be the most recommended cream - both myself and my mate who is having one done at the moment have been recommended to use that by 2 seperate artists
and seems like others on here have been advised the same
you can find it in the baby products aisle in most supermarkets.
as regards wrapping up, leave it wrapped up for a few hours after each session, then wash it off in a shower and apply cream.
after then, just keep it clean and moist
i've been told that taking showers is fine, but not to lie in the bath as that may cause some problems
not scratching the itch is the hardest part of the healing process
i've got hours 6-9 of my leg piece later today - i get so excited in the hours before, i actually like the burning feeling it gives me
Yes bepanthan is what i used last time, and i was given the bath/swimming advice. They didnt say avoid jacuzzies at swinging clubs but i used my initiative.
As for liking the burning feeling...well i didnt quite come...i used the ann widdecome technique( ie think about her)
But afterwards i was floating and could barely walk.
As someone said i have a good pain tolerance and an interesting relationahip with pain
I think you have an excellent relationship with pain..."
there may be a limit to how many orgasms the shop allows. |
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