what is the best way to care for a new tattoo?
455696
Get a tattoo moisturizer from your tat. artist - they are the best, I think. I used some kind of balm from them - reminded me of the Burt's Bees stuff, but not scented.  \n\nDo NOT get it wet and do not take the bandage off any sooner than the artist tells you.\n\nWhen it starts to peel and be yucky leave it alone.  It will take care of itself.  Sometimes the peely skin will come off when you put moisturizer on - that is okay - it is ready.  And the peely stuff will be colored, don't worry, that is normal. Keep moisturizing - carry the stuff with you all the time and when it starts to get dry - meaning like your normal skin without a lotiony coating put more on - keep it really well moisturized - helps the itching, too.  Do NOT itch it - sorry.\n\nSadly, the color will fade a little, but that is normal too.  I guess "fade" isn't really the right word - it just gets more muted - not as bright - it goes from looking like one of those fake little kid's tats to a real one :)
525109
My nearly-sainted old pop told me never to trust a woman with a tattoo...\n\n...but what does he know? He thinks keeping track of his airplane construction step-by-tedious-step is cool...;-)\n\nIf you have a certain design or certain picture or something specific in mind, then I would start by looking up that particular thing on the 'Net and see what pops up. Maybe you can find a design on your own, and take that to a good tattoo artist to copy onto you! ;-)
230229
well shop around at your local tattoo parlors and look at their selections also you at some places you can print your own picture and they will turn it into a tattoo. so type gorilla in google search and pick your favorite picture print it and go to your local tattoo parlor. good luck\np.s. why a gorilla? very unique very cool.
345513
what if you don't get pregnant....what would you do for the other half of the ink? when i first started getting ink, i made some stupid choices i eventually had to have covered up. now, i stick to one theme. i think it looks cleaner, neater. tattoo shops don't have a whole lot, usually the artists drawings. get tattoo magazines, there are a lot of them out there. take your time and decide. people will ask you what your ink represents, do you really want to explain all that? good luck!!!
350685
http://www.tattooseen.com/html/main_frame.html\nhttp://www.thelondontattooconvention.com/\nhttp://www.tattoos.com/\nhttp://www.artandsoul.net/\nhope these help
1162734
This is perfectly normal.  A tatoo is just that - a scab.  So it is perfectly normal for it to flake the way a scab does.  When I got my tatoo I was really worried when it started flaking, too.  I thought it was somehow just going to flake right off.  It didn't of course - that thing is there forever. The point is this is a perfectly normal part of the healing process - nothing to worry about.
182065
I'm diabetic and I have 2 tattoos. If you have any problems with neuropathy or circulation in your feet, avoid tattoos there, otherwise it shouldn't be a problem. Follow the artists recommendation for cleaning the tat, you don't want it getting infected, and you'll do fine.
207656
Usually most tattoo places have a piercer on staff. Just call around and ask for pricing.
950051
Hey there...here's some things that me and my piercing obsessed friends do to help ourselves heal quicker and keep away infection:\n\n1. Wash the piercing in the shower with a mild cleanser (like Cetaphil or generic Cetaphil, like Equate).\n\n2. Mix together about a spoonful of salt into a cup if warm water. Soak the piercing in it, or dip a cotton ball in it and apply it to the piercing. The mixture should be as salty as tears.\n\n3. Clean the piercing with a non-alcoholic mouthwash, ie Tom's of Main or whatever, just as long as it is non-alcoholic, as the alcohol can slow down the healing process.\n\n4. Don't use peroxide unless you are starting to get a bad infection, because it will majorly slow down healing. It will kill germs but it is bad for the healing process.\n\n5. You can also use saline soloution-the stuff they use to put in contact lense cases. It's really cheap.\n\n6. Witch Hazel is a non alcholic antiseptic that works better than peroxide. It;s very gentle and makes you feel nice.\n\nHope that helped!
150115
Having worked in a Tattoo Parlor for 6 years...i wouldn't. Don't pluck either. leave it alone for at least another month. I know, i know...but trust me. i have had to fix up many tats cuz people just would leave it alone! the most you can do is GENTLY shave. Dont even rub it against your skin though.
943134
That's a good question! What a smart girl you are for considering your health first before running out and doing it. There are a lot of things to consider before getting a tattoo. People don't realize that diseases can be spread if the person giving you the tattoo doesn't use sterile technique. People have been known to get hepatitis from getting a tattoo. I think it would be a good idea to make an appointment with the doc to find out if that murmur is gone (if the hole that caused it has closed). It's a good idea for you to know that anyway because you should be getting antibiotics before getting dental treatment, right? Good luck!
671025
it depends on the type of laser that is being used. In my office we use what is called "intense pulse light". It has a special laser called a "yag". We can usually lighten a tattoo to almost gone. You may not be able to get it to go away totally, but it should be nothing but a faint image. 8 treatments seem to be a bit excessive. I would consult with another doctor
204624
i DONT KNOW WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED, BUT HERE THERE ARE MANY REPUTABLE SHOPS THAT CAN DO YOUR WORK. I SUGGEST ETERNAL TATTOOS     THEY HAVE STATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY. A LITTLE EXPENSIVE, BUT A TATTOO IS NOT SOMETHING TO GO CHEAP ON, AS IM SURE YOU KNOW
48325
i agree with sam52176 and mombo. however the tat should be cleaned at least three times a day with a good antibactirial soap or yes alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.  the later two will burn like the dickens but the clean throughly. then recover the tat if its with fresh antibiotic. personally i used camphophinique.  odd name but good stuff. after the bandages come off continue the campho and cleaning most of all the cleaning until healed o liked the campho cause it doesn't stay "guey"like other stuff. helped it heal but didn't try out the skin either  oh well whatever you do enjoy your body art and be proud of it
5785
Take all precautions necessary.\nWear protective clothing.\nEash your hands before and after dealing with those infected.\nBe careful with instruments, careful not to injure yourself with used instruments which were already used on the infected patients
509086
yeah it will sting for a good week nothing to worry about\nit will peel aswell but dont make it peel by rippping the scabs off\nnot healthy no no no\ntake good care of it for two weeks\ndont go in the beach or a pool, and try to keep sunlight away from it\noh and yes it will itch alooooot, dont scratch it\nyoull be taking the chance of removing ink\nanother no no no\nENJOY and CONGRADS
593115
My sister just donated blood and they asked if she had any recent tattoos.  Well she didn't (little miss saint).  Anyways, she asked why that question was on there since tattoo's use sanitary needles.  Well not all ta too artists use clean needles.  Plus, there is an issue with using the colored ink for different people.  It's an infection but I can't remember what it is.\n\nBe safe:\n1.  Check the needle\n2.  Make sure no one has ever used the ink.  Ink should be in small separate packages.