Inner Lip Tattoo

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Wednesday June 4th, 2008 @ 2:02 AM

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I’ve been thinking about getting an inner lip tattoo. I was wondering does the aftercare for that differ from normal tattoo aftercare and if so how? Thanks.

There are a vast amount of tattoo aftercare ideas ranging from: leave it alone all the way to applying some sort of ointment and cream.

The issue with inner lip tattoos is the aftercare protocols are a bit different. The area is already very moist and wet so there’s no need to apply any ointments or anything like that. The main concern is to lay off any “sucking” movements in your lips…No sucking on ice…No sucking on water bottles…No sucking your bottom lip,etc.

Even then if you follow the aftercare right down to the last sentence there is also a high chance you will need quite a few touch ups,etc.

If I were you I’d simply ask the tattoo artist if they’ve done inner lip tattoos before, how many they’ve done, and how many successfully didn’t need any touch-ups…But if touch-ups were needed around how many times were touch-ups required. Also ask how they advise their clients on caring for their inner lip tattoos and simply give it a shot.

But essentially for the most part I know artists who flat out tell the customers: “its going to look like shit and you’re going to need a touch up no matter what. But ideally leave it alone, do not do any sucking motions and brush your teeth daily“

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