Asked By: Alejandro Kelly Date: created: Aug 19 2024

Can I swim with a new tattoo if I cover it

Answered By: Angel Hughes Date: created: Aug 19 2024

How Can I Waterproof a Tattoo for Swimming? – If you absolutely have to swim with a new tattoo, then you might want to try covering it with a waterproof dressing. There is no way to fully waterproof a tattoo, but there are some methods swimmers have tried: waterproof bandages that can fully wrap and cover the tattoo, heavy layers of Vaseline, or even plastic press n’ seal wrap.

To swim with a new tattoo, cover it and waterproof it as best as possible right before you get in the water, remove the covers after, and gently wash it with warm water and antibacterial soap, then let it air dry and heal.

How Soon Can YOU Swim AFTER Getting A NEW TATTOO?

Continue using the aftercare cream throughout the post-tattoo healing process. .

Can I get my new tattoo wet in the shower?

– Yep. It’s fine if your tattoo gets a little wet, but it shouldn’t be submerged in water or left under running water for long periods of time. Keep time in the shower to a minimum, and be gentle to avoid irritating your newly tattooed skin. This means skipping the loofah or washcloth — at least over the inked area, anyway.

Getting your rub-a-dub on elsewhere is totally fine. In addition to being abrasive on freshly inked skin, loofahs, sponges, and washcloths can harbor bacteria and increase your chance of an infection. Wash the area gently using only a mild, fragrance-free soap.

Products with alcohol and certain chemicals can irritate and dry out the skin. This can lead to scarring and slower healing. If you have strong water pressure, try not to focus the spray directly on the inked area. Standing under a shower and letting the water run over you or using your clean hands to rinse the tattoo is fine as long as you don’t linger longer than you need to.

What do you do first 24 hours after a tattoo?

Aftercare for Your Tattoo – So, how can you make sure that new tattoo is something you don’t end up regretting? Follow these steps while your new tattoo heals.

  1. Be sure your artist covers your new tattoo in a thin layer of petroleum jelly and a bandage.
  2. Remove the bandage after 24 hours. Gently wash the tattoo with antimicrobial soap and water  and be sure to pat dry.
  3. Apply a layer of antibacterial/Vaseline ointment twice a day, but don’t put on another bandage.
  4. Gently wash your tattoo area twice a day with soap and water and gently pat dry before reapplying the antibacterial/Vaseline ointment.
  5. Keep applying a moisturizer or ointment after you clean it to keep it moist.
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You should repeat this process for 2 to 4 weeks. Also try not to wear clothes that will stick to your tattoo, and avoid swimming and the sun for about 2 weeks. And take cool showers. Scalding hot water will not only hurt, but it can also fade the ink. Wear a physical blocker sunscreen  with at least 7% zinc oxide sunscreen during the daylight hours and/or cover it up (with clothing, a bandage).

What should you not eat after tattoo?

Asked By: Jesse Powell Date: created: Oct 27 2023

What should you not do after a tattoo

Answered By: Mason Brooks Date: created: Oct 27 2023

Can you swim 1 week after getting a tattoo?

Frolicking on the beach or at your local pool may seem like the perfect opp to show of some fresh ink, but don’t bust out the swimwear just yet. You should wait for your tattoo to fully heal — which can take at least 2 to 4 weeks — before swimming in any kind of water.

Asked By: Anthony Mitchell Date: created: Oct 25 2023

Can I drink 2 days after getting a tattoo

Answered By: Cyrus Washington Date: created: Oct 26 2023

Drinking before or after – That drink beforehand is not smart. Bruno Vincent/Getty Images If you’re thinking about downing some liquid courage before taking the plunge, think again. Drinking before and after getting a tattoo is a no-no. Alcohol thins your blood, which means excess bleeding. When you bleed more than normal, it can cause visibility issues for the artist, potentially compromising the quality of the design.

  • Excess bleeding can also thin the ink;
  • Of course, there’s also the fact that alcohol impairs judgment, and you don’t want to make permanent decisions while impaired;
  • And it’s not cute if you have to stop and puke in the middle of a four-hour tattoo session;

Furthermore, drinking after the fact can compromise the healing of the tattoo because of its effects on your blood, so take it easy for a bit.

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How do I protect my tattoo while swimming?

The dos and don’ts of covering up a fresh design – Still nervous about drenching that recently acquired piece of body art? First and foremost, don’t think of applying Aquaphor or a Band-Aid as an excuse to take a dip any earlier than the recommended month or so of healing time.

That said, you can apply an ointment or emollient to newly tattooed skin that’s had adequate time to heal before swimming, such as Aquaphor, which “can help repel water from the tattoo,” Dr. Tanna says. However, avoid smearing on Neosporin, Bacitracin, or similar on a new design.

“An antibacterial ointment like Bacitracin isn’t necessary, and can cause an allergic reaction in a lot of people,” Dr. Tanna warns. Yet, if you’ve waited patiently on the sand or pool lounger, longingly gazing at that cool body of water and been diligent with aftercare but can’t shake those jitters, it’s okay to cover up a tattoo before getting it submerged.

How long should you keep tattoo covered?

You’ll need to keep your tattoo wrapped in cling film from one to three days. Depending on the size of your artwork this may be longer and your artist will let you know but a general rule of thumb is: Small line-work pieces – keep the cling film on for one to two days.

Asked By: Miles Moore Date: created: Aug 30 2023

Can I swim 3 weeks after tattoo

Answered By: Blake Miller Date: created: Aug 30 2023

Proper tattoo aftercare should be performed for at least three weeks before bathing or swimming in any type of water so the skin can recover and close properly, in turn guarding the tattoo/wound against chemical irritation, risk of infection, and the chance of water saturation.

Can I wash my tattoo after 48 hours?

A Trick to Help the Healing Process – There is a great technique that can really help the healing of your tattoo. While you are washing your tattoo, you will notice that it feels like a sunburn, so it will be very sensitive to warm water. Let the warm water run over your fresh tattoo until the tattoo gets used to the temperature of the water.

  • Once the water doesn’t burn, turn up the temperature just a little so it irritates the tattoo again;
  • Repeat this until the temperature of the water is just a little hotter than what you would consider a really hot shower;

This process will open the pores in the skin of your tattoo and wash out all of the dirt and excess ink. It will also get rid of a lot of the irritation your skin will have from getting tattooed. You may find that doing this once after you get tattooed will help your tattoo heal faster and better.

  1. After you wash your tattoo for the first time, don’t moisturize it with anything;
  2. Let it dry;
  3. Then you may want to cover the tattoo with a piece of plastic wrap;
  4. It isn’t necessary to do so but it will keep the tattoo from getting irritated by anything that could rub up against it like your clothes or a family pet;
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Change the wrap. You will want to change the plastic wrap once or twice throughout the day. That is up to your discretion. Wrap your tattoo with plastic wrap before going to bed on the next night. It again will keep the tattoo from sticking to your sheets. Moisturize. After the tattoo has dried, you must moisturize the tattoo with one of the following products before rewrapping it with plastic wrap:

  • A&D Ointment
  • Bacitracin (Neosporin will work, but due to the many chemicals in it, it may not react well)
  • Tattoo Goo or other tattoo-company treatments (these are usually sold in tattoo shops and are great for tattoos but will cost at least double what it costs to buy Bacitracin)
  • Bepanthen (found in Europe and works really well)
  • Basic perfume-free skin moisturizer (but nothing with aloe or any chemical additives) and topical vitamins (such as vitamin E or D)

The point of moisturizing the tattoo is to keep it from drying out, which will make it hard for your skin to heal. You just want to moisturize the tattoo as if you are moisturizing your hands. You don’t leave globs of moisturizer on your fingers; you rub it in so there is no excess. Too much ointment on your new tattoo will draw the ink out of your skin and the tattoo won’t heal as bright or as dark as it should be.

  1. On the following night, a full 24 hours after you have been tattooed, you will want to wash the tattoo again, just with soap and warm water;
  2. Also, after the excess ointment draws the ink out of your skin, it will dry into a thick scab;

If the thick scab is pulled off prematurely, it will leave a blank spot in your tattoo, which will then need a touch-up. So remember to wipe off the excess ointment or it will ruin your tattoo. You will need to moisturize your tattoo with one of the various products three or four times a day for four or five days.