Rexcernui Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I have a fair bit of ink on me now and for the last few years I have used nothing but tattoo goo. It's a dedicated after care treatment . Savlon can leach colour and nappy rash cream is exactly that. No Vaseline either. I have a tattoo suppliers near me. If you want some to try pm me. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Vaseline for me the other stuff every one is on about wasn't good for me tat was fine but played havoc with my skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 The best thing's a stiff brush and isopropyl alcohol isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Bepanthen is the way to go after a tattoo, the tattoo artist should provide you with some after your session is finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hehe you guys make us laugh.......keep it wrapped in cling film NOT..........savlon NOT.......do not bathe NOT........Vaseline NOT......me and my bro have been in this industry for 30 years and now heard it all. If your tattoo scabs big it means the tattooist has overworked the skin and its gone mushy Modern pigment does not fall out if its put into the skin properly. Modern swimming pools use reverse osmosis for cleaning water so reducing the amount of chemicals used. Most problems with tattoos are down to personal hygiene . After the tattoo is finished the artist will wash you down with Green Soap and apply a layer of Vaseline or Hustle Butter,and wrap with cling film or a modern dressing After approx 2/3 hours you will develope a gooey film on the tattoo......remove dressing and wash with a mild soap...man up and use as hot water and vigorous rub as you can take and patt dry with clean kitchen roll Apply a pea size drop of either bepanthen or ideally Hustle butter Only re cover on first night to save bed sheets Clean and re apply twice a day and no more than pea size cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosmith Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 This is what i was told Clean, dry , bepathen , cling film Then clean twice today replace clingfilm keep cling film going for few days ...you gets some mank jelly stuff but makes colour stay better than other ways i have tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 You should not cover it will sweat and weep..... Risk of infection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 preperation h, pile cream is what i used last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 To be honest I think bi9johnny is extremely well placed to give the definitive answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I'll continue to take my advice from an award winning studio that's booked solidly for months, I can see with my own eyes how it's healed, perfectly. Better than any other I've had done. I'm not de riding anyone here but just doing something for a long period of time doesn't automatically make you any good at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 to be honest i think everyone has got there own way and if that works then fine. ive got a half sleeve down to on my hand, my neck, my chest, me stomach, my other arm and my leg done. i washed after taking cling film off and used a SMALL amount of bepanthen but did no recover for bed time. so take the tip thats been giving because ive had many bed sheets coverd in ink/cream. the only other tip i can give is to leave it alone, u dont need to keep touching it, its not gonna fall off. just cream and leave it to heal, oh and try no to keep it in direct sunlight (rare i no) if its fresh. post some pictures when its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Quite right take the advice of your award winning artist....... There is no reason to change to anyone else's way , if it works for you stick to it. Out of curiosity how many of you guys know that there never has been any recognised qualification in tattooing or tattoo hygiene. There is no official apprentices either and that awards are given out at conventions like confetti making them lovely ornaments but meaningless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troosers Too Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Wire cup brush on angle grinder. Keep going 'till you've removed all traces of ink...there that looks better! Ok, ok...I'll get my coat! TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Wire cup brush on angle grinder. Keep going 'till you've removed all traces of ink...there that looks better! Ok, ok...I'll get my coat! TT from some of the pics I have seen posted on here that would be the best advice. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hehe you guys make us laugh.......keep it wrapped in cling film NOT..........savlon NOT.......do not bathe NOT........Vaseline NOT......me and my bro have been in this industry for 30 years and now heard it all. If your tattoo scabs big it means the tattooist has overworked the skin and its gone mushy Modern pigment does not fall out if its put into the skin properly. Modern swimming pools use reverse osmosis for cleaning water so reducing the amount of chemicals used. Most problems with tattoos are down to personal hygiene . After the tattoo is finished the artist will wash you down with Green Soap and apply a layer of Vaseline or Hustle Butter,and wrap with cling film or a modern dressing After approx 2/3 hours you will develope a gooey film on the tattoo......remove dressing and wash with a mild soap...man up and use as hot water and vigorous rub as you can take and patt dry with clean kitchen roll Apply a pea size drop of either bepanthen or ideally Hustle butter Only re cover on first night to save bed sheets Clean and re apply twice a day and no more than pea size cream Do you know anyone in the Norwich/Norfolk area that would like a half sleeve to use (maybe a trainee) as got one on my arm that I wanted covered with some kind of tribal .....and what kind of costs it would be??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Do you know anyone in the Norwich/Norfolk area that would like a half sleeve to use (maybe a trainee) as got one on my arm that I wanted covered with some kind of tribal .....and what kind of costs it would be? not of the top of my head but there is a tattoo convention in norwich on 17/18th august come along and have a look......we have one of our artists there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 not of the top of my head but there is a tattoo convention in norwich on 17/18th august come along and have a look......we have one of our artists there too Just want an idea of price really to change it and to get it done as had it 13 years and now i hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret47 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 The best aftercare (obviously) is keeping it clean, then it is to keep it out of the sun. So many tattoos look **** because the ink is exposed to the sun before skin grows over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Quite right take the advice of your award winning artist....... There is no reason to change to anyone else's way , if it works for you stick to it. Out of curiosity how many of you guys know that there never has been any recognised qualification in tattooing or tattoo hygiene. There is no official apprentices either and that awards are given out at conventions like confetti making them lovely ornaments but meaningless Fair play, you're the man in the know. I always thought that the awards given out at the bigger conventions were decided by the artists themselves or at least people of credibility within the industry. Making them mean something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I have judged at several shows mate it's down to personal taste and opinions. You know the sort of thing. The big problem with modern tattooing now is everyone wants fine art realistic photo quality and it won't last in the skin so it's easy to judge a fantastic tattoo when it's first done but a few years later is a totally different tatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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