Hi
I want to get a small tattoo on my foot, but I have a few questions about it.-I already asked this and got amazing answers I just want a few more opinions! And I edited #8! My main main concerns are #1 and #8!
1. I have heard foot tattoos can smudge-is this true and how much?
2. What are the chances of the tattoo getting smudged or anything?-is this during the healing process or forever?
3. How long is the healing process?
4. How long will the tattoo take to do-it will be like 1 in wide and 3 in long
5. Does it hurt-alot?
6. Do you recommend it on the foot why or why not?
7. I have heard you can't wear shoes or socks during the healing process-is this true? What happens if you do?
8. Will I scar from the tattoo needle? I have very sensitive skin and scar from everything-like a tiny bit raised white scars. Will this distort my tattoo in anyway? Any other advice/stories/opinions on this is greatly appreciated! This is my main concern.
9. Will it need to be touched up in the future-how often?
10. Will it fade at all and how much?
11. Any other tattoo advice would be greatly appreciated!!! This will be my first tattoo and I plan on getting it around next September or possibly early summer now as I have been told that wearing socks+shoes is very bad.
12. How do you find a good tattoo shop?? I can't decide where is the best place! And do you just walk in or plan this like months in advance?
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These pictures are about where I want my tattoo (just in case you need to know), but these are not the ones I want. Thanks again and Happy Holidays! :)
Answer
Okay so:
1. No it won't smudge unless you get tiny, thin writing but that will happen anywhere on your body..
2. None unless the tattoo is too close together - the ink naturally expands in your skin but not much
3. 7-10 days, sometimes a little longer with places that don't "shed" skin as much
4. Roughly 1/2 hour
5. No it doesn't hurt that bad. All tattoos hurt, but my foot was one of the least painful.
6. Yes, because you can hide it if you like, or show it if you like.
7. During the first few days while it's still sore and expelling the excess ink - I wouldn't. Just let it "air" out.
8. No, it won't "scar" it might cause your skin to be a bit puffier after you first get it, but all swelling goes down after a few days.
9. Yes, all tattoos should get touched up every so often, depends on how much you are in the sun, etc, and how much it fades. I've had some for over 5 yrs that still haven't needed touching up.
10. Depends on sun exposure, etc..
11. Basically just relax, stay calm.
12. Just walk in, look at the "art work" they have available, ask to see picture's they've done themselves, etc.
Okay so:
1. No it won't smudge unless you get tiny, thin writing but that will happen anywhere on your body..
2. None unless the tattoo is too close together - the ink naturally expands in your skin but not much
3. 7-10 days, sometimes a little longer with places that don't "shed" skin as much
4. Roughly 1/2 hour
5. No it doesn't hurt that bad. All tattoos hurt, but my foot was one of the least painful.
6. Yes, because you can hide it if you like, or show it if you like.
7. During the first few days while it's still sore and expelling the excess ink - I wouldn't. Just let it "air" out.
8. No, it won't "scar" it might cause your skin to be a bit puffier after you first get it, but all swelling goes down after a few days.
9. Yes, all tattoos should get touched up every so often, depends on how much you are in the sun, etc, and how much it fades. I've had some for over 5 yrs that still haven't needed touching up.
10. Depends on sun exposure, etc..
11. Basically just relax, stay calm.
12. Just walk in, look at the "art work" they have available, ask to see picture's they've done themselves, etc.
Tattoo After Care Regime?
Carolyn H
I would like to hear some different Tattoo Care methods that people use. I have used many, but really want to hear the best ones. Each artist has a different plan. Are there different products that heal certian areas of the body better?
Answer
I have quite a few tattoos-- everywhere from my feet to forearms.
I use noxzema to wash them (pump bottle is better so it doesnt get bacteria into the tub from your hands or anything) instead of regular soap. It cools the hot feeling on your skin that lasts a few days, and very gently cleans. It is designed for the face, so it is not harsh on the skin like a lot of other cleansers, but still gives you a gentle deep clean. I didn't pull this out of my @$$. I learned this from an incredible tattoo artist, a woman who has been tattooing over 30 years. That is her tried and true secret to easy healing, and it REALLY makes a phenomenal difference.
I wash my tattoos somewhat excessively during their healing, and with 2-3 days, I am already peeling. When applying an ointment (some advise against bactracin or A&D, and others will swear by one or the other) i use MINUTE amounts of bacitracin, because of a boss of mine-- he is a tattoo artist also tattooing over 30 years, and his tattoos are in crazy good shape still. Anyway, I will use a tiny bit of ointment after I wash the tattoo-- just barely enough to make it covered very very thinly or else you may lose some quality in the color because it is healed out. As SOON as I start peeling I switch to a very neutral lotion, no scents, no fragrances, and I never use Lubriderm. I keep the tattoo very clean still and apply the lotion even AFTER it has healed.
This method has worked fantastically for me since I started getting tattooed (about 6 ago). I have worked in 2 tattoo shops and learned a lot from coworkers/artists, and also from the incredible people who have tattooed me. Using this method, 5 days after the tattoo was inked, I am completely finished peeling. Some people take up to 2 weeks.
I find that every part of my body loves this procedure :) Some areas will need extra care-- for instance, when I tattooed the whole top/sides of my foot, it was summer so I could wear flip flops during healing-- but I had to wash it SO SO constantly because it would get dirty. I ended up using tattoo goo's antimicrobial soap about once a day to make sure I killed ANY kind of bacteria that got into it.
I have quite a few tattoos-- everywhere from my feet to forearms.
I use noxzema to wash them (pump bottle is better so it doesnt get bacteria into the tub from your hands or anything) instead of regular soap. It cools the hot feeling on your skin that lasts a few days, and very gently cleans. It is designed for the face, so it is not harsh on the skin like a lot of other cleansers, but still gives you a gentle deep clean. I didn't pull this out of my @$$. I learned this from an incredible tattoo artist, a woman who has been tattooing over 30 years. That is her tried and true secret to easy healing, and it REALLY makes a phenomenal difference.
I wash my tattoos somewhat excessively during their healing, and with 2-3 days, I am already peeling. When applying an ointment (some advise against bactracin or A&D, and others will swear by one or the other) i use MINUTE amounts of bacitracin, because of a boss of mine-- he is a tattoo artist also tattooing over 30 years, and his tattoos are in crazy good shape still. Anyway, I will use a tiny bit of ointment after I wash the tattoo-- just barely enough to make it covered very very thinly or else you may lose some quality in the color because it is healed out. As SOON as I start peeling I switch to a very neutral lotion, no scents, no fragrances, and I never use Lubriderm. I keep the tattoo very clean still and apply the lotion even AFTER it has healed.
This method has worked fantastically for me since I started getting tattooed (about 6 ago). I have worked in 2 tattoo shops and learned a lot from coworkers/artists, and also from the incredible people who have tattooed me. Using this method, 5 days after the tattoo was inked, I am completely finished peeling. Some people take up to 2 weeks.
I find that every part of my body loves this procedure :) Some areas will need extra care-- for instance, when I tattooed the whole top/sides of my foot, it was summer so I could wear flip flops during healing-- but I had to wash it SO SO constantly because it would get dirty. I ended up using tattoo goo's antimicrobial soap about once a day to make sure I killed ANY kind of bacteria that got into it.
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