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Tattoo & Swimming
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Kinda health related I guess.
Had a tattoo done yesterday and the aftercare guidelines say:
"avoid submerging your tattoo in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, jacuzzis etc".
Avoid. Does that mean I really shouldn't or does that mean that I sort of can. Want to take the babies swimming tomorrow but will have to not go if it's going to fuck it up.
Whatcha reckon? :chin:
Had a tattoo done yesterday and the aftercare guidelines say:
"avoid submerging your tattoo in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, jacuzzis etc".
Avoid. Does that mean I really shouldn't or does that mean that I sort of can. Want to take the babies swimming tomorrow but will have to not go if it's going to fuck it up.
Whatcha reckon? :chin:
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Remember your new tattoo is an open wound and might lead to infection if you go into a pool. Plus if you're going in a swimming pool with chlorine you might ruin your new ink job as well.
If still in doubt, speak to your tattoo artist.
Its advisable to not swim for six weeks after a piecring so it will be at least that for a tattoo.
The tattooist said 2 weeks. Go to Ibiza in 6 weeks! Better heal quick :razz:
I think the thing is that it doesnt feel sore or like an open wound so I kinda just think oh, it's healed it's right!
A tattoo is permanant, do you really want to risk it just cause it appears to be ok after just a couple days of getting it done?
T'is a permanent marking on your body. So you obviously, don't want to ruin it and wanna look good for your holiday
itll be fine for your holiday though