dojj

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you crazy fuckers, i've joined the club

but fuck me it hurts like fucking agony when it's being done it felt as if she was peeling my skin off

so i wimped out after the outline stage and called it a day

still, it feels much better even an hour later so i can't complain, now what's all this about it sticking to the bed clothes and shit like that, does it maen i can't wear a coat now or is there a way to cover it up in the rain seeing as it's not supposed to get too wet?

Spax

clingfilm it up

Daveyboy

as above - im suprised they didnt tell you about aftercare when you had it done

P412KER

was always told not to do that, just use bepanthanan warmed up in warm water and leave to soak in, i've never had any of mine even scab, or ouse gunk.

BM08

Use savlon on it 3 times a day, and dont get it wet until its healed.

I would not cover it up though, let the air get to it, thats what i did and mine was/is spot on

fiestaturbo1984

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some say use clingfilm to stop any leakages, then ive had others say to just use bepanthen cream and to let the air get to it.

when i had mine i had to have my back covered in clingfilm, used the cream and it was fine, no scabbing, loss of ink etc

mrjenrst

it should never do that!
Tbh dojj i usually have mine done then back to normal the day after. Mine hardly scab anyway. And e45 cream if needed, dry or itchy lol i've lost count of the hours i've had done it gets addictive

baz walton

get it coloured in!! the outline is the painful bit as it is one thin needle drawing a line, colouring is a group of them and a lot less pain.

dojj

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they did the tattoo
wrapped it in clingfilm
explained what to do in regards to cleaning it and how often to use the benapthan cream (which they supplied as well)
i just forgot to ask what i was supposed to do after i'd put the cream on and if it was ok to weat clothing etc over the otp

it's not leaking now i've cleaned it and applied the cream, 3 times a day i'm supposed to put it on after washing it with warm water, but, to be honest, it's a lttle it red but no bleeding or nasty touchy feeling when i rub my hand over it

feels a bit tingly as she had to shave my arm but other than that it now feels fine

if only it felt like that when i'd had it done

DanW@FastFord

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Go on Dojj, what've you had done? Please tell me it's the Honky Tonk Man suplexing Big Poppa Pumps in 3D!!

Kris_23

Leave clingfilm on for 2 hours (A good tattooist will normal put this on for you with vaseline) Normally to protect it until you get home and can clean it.
Use bepantham twice a day for 2 weeks and keep it from getting wet for 4 weeks.

My flatmate had one done around the same time as me, did none of the above and the diffence in contrast is massive.

mrjenrst

the colouring/shading's fuck all dojj. When he was doing my legs i fell asleep give it till teatime take off film, good wash and a bit o cream

stevenebm

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why the feck did you stop the colouring aint sore attall.the outlining is the worst.its a relief when the colouring comes.

Ad4m RST

+1 All goes pretty numb when the colouring starts.

Got my first one about five years ago now tatooist told me to use nothing but preparation H on it always stuck with me that did.

dojj

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i wasn't as original as that mate, just the kids names

it was all sorted when i left, they said remove clingfilm after 90 minutes, apply warm soapy water, apply cream, sorted, it's just that now what do i do with the cream on as it's not drying up, just staying a little tacky so i don't want to wear soemthing over the top of it but i need to keep it dry and clean (i'm fitting an exhaust this afternoon )

it was all i could do to keep it going for all the outlines, i was about to give up after the first 6 letters i still had another 16 to go

thanks for the tips peeps, i think i'll just carry a paper with me just in case it rains

dojj

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just need to wait for the camera to charge to take some pics, even though i can't as it's on the forearm and i can't reach that far around

alangti

you need to use bepanthen nappy rash cream but as said above warmed up other wise its hard to rub in dont use cling film i did that before and it got infected and turned out horrible plus bepanthen stops it scabbing and heels a lot quicker it dont hurt though at all lol

Toymota

ive had 2 tattoos and cant wait to get my 3rd

they are easy to look after. just be careful not to knock it when its fresh etc. i was given a cream to put on my second one and a little leaflet on how to look after it. its didnt scab or anything and looks amazing

stu21t

Tape some kitchen roll over it then wear anything over the top. That let's the air get to it but nothing else.
If you think your arm hurt wait till you get 1 on your back. I had 1 on my spine and it took 2hrs. Now that hurt. The 1s on my arms just felt warm and fuzzy in comparison lol.

Mike C

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The applied the clingfilm with a little tape, and was just told to leave it on for a couple of hourse then get rid.

After that, just use Bepanthen. As long as you apply a very thin and even layer across the whole thing (not too much as it clogs the pores up and shouldn't soak in, just there to provide a protective barrier) a couple of times a day for about a week and you'll have no issues.

Fiddy

Dojj you pussy, there not that bad lol. ive got a good few mate, there irratating more than painfull, that said, the ones on my neck did hurt, toe curling pain. as a bove clingfilm, and i use bepanthen cream.

alangti

ill second that the 1 on the back of my neck fucking killed lol and the 1 on the side of my neck felt relaxing lol thi inside of my bicep were i had a full day on was a bit painfull after 4 hours but again bearable

stevenebm

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i got one right across my collar bone.you could hear the machine change sound as it went across the top of the bone.not a nice experience.the one on my neck was hard going also.

Kris_23

Underneath your armpit is the worst, elbow not far behind and achillies is a f*cker to keep still

**caz**

I have one tat, on my wrist, was told to leave the clingfilm on for an hour or so, and then remove it! Use vaseline/bepanthan/sudocrem etc on it to keep it moisturised and sooth any irritation. Was told NOT to soak it in hot water as it will draw the ink out...? but warm water to wash it is ok, just dont soak it!

x

Rsmat

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same here...

focusrrx87

m8 iv spent over 24 hours in the chair on my arm mostly 4 hour sessions had 1 6 hour session. iv tried al the healing products, my last sesson a month ago i didn't use anything to help it heal and it healed quicker and better by just lettin the air get to it.

Toymota

anyone had a tattoo on their foot? thats gonna be my next one and im just wondering how painful it is

focusrrx87

very. iv had under side of my arm, armpit, ribs spine the places ppl say r most painful il was fine wiv them but feet hurt dude. lol
it's a personal pain treshold tho. hope u have fat feet!

Toymota

thank god 'mike' is only 4 letters then! hahaha

longdog

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I did'nt find it painfull, but ive never found any of my tattoos hurt.

Toymota

im the same. got quite a high pain threshold

Glenn_

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Once you have had the one you will end up getting more.

TANGO_FSI

i want a design done on my foot but im not sure if its too "feminine" was looking at rosery beads around ankle into a cross on my foot. already have beads in my arm half sleeve so will link together

Twellsie

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unless you have got skin like mine, and it will disappear, then you have to have it coloured in again with the outline per

DanW@FastFord

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No offence but that will make you look like a gay Catholic!

dojj

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just got back from not fitting the exhaust so i'm going to try the kitchen roll idea when i'm driving

i suppose i'll have to let someone else do the angle grinding as well as the sparks look like they are going to hurt

and yes, i may be a pussy, but i've already decided what i'm goign to have next and whre it's going to be

Fiddy

There addictive dojj, just make sure you dont jump into one you end up regretting.

bazzal

They are addictive, i'm going in for more to make a full sleeve next monday, cant wait, i find the feeling really nice.

As said above, Bepanthen is what i was told to put on, twice a day, and dont get it wet for 2 weeks.

Punkie

You big girl!

Sis is currently getting one extended...she sat for 5 and a half hours before...I'll see if she'll let me put a pic up.

I found that a cover up hurts more than the first time the skin is tattooed....or was that just me being stupid?