aftercare

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Tuesday May 27th, 2008 @ 7:01 PM

Filed under: Tattoos

Hey there folks!

I have a question regarding tattoo aftercare. Since I’ve been getting tattooed, I’ve been using A&D ointment, then switching to lotion after 4 or 5 days or so, and using that until it feels like regular skin again. Thus far, it’s been working, but taking sometimes more than 3 weeks to fully heal.

I’ve heard great things about using bag balm for aftercare, but am curious as to what you fine folks have to say about it. And, would I use it for the entire healing period, or just in place of the A&D?

Thanks for all your help!

Tattoo healing can be a bit of tricky business. If you’ve been tattooed by more than one artist, you very likely know that various artists have various things they suggest. The differences in aftercare can even sometimes seem (or be) contradictory.

For my tattoos, I use an aftercare routine very similar to yours…although I switch to a mild lotion about 3 days after doing A&D. I use this method regardless of what artists is tattooing me, as over the years I’ve found it to work the best for my body.

I know some people who use bag balm and love it. I know others who have used it and not been happy with the result at all. In the end, it’s one of those things you are going to have to try for yourself to find out whether it works for you. Worst-case scenario…your tattoo won’t heal as well as with the A&D, and you’ll have to endure some touch-up work.

Best of luck.

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