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UPDATED FROM Something123456789
2,016 years post
It is now the fourth day..
The blisters have gotten a little worse... I'm doing an update so you guys can see. I hope they don't hurt for too much longer.. I have to go back to work tomorrow :(
UPDATED FROM Something123456789
2,016 years post
First session, complete.
I had my first session done two days ago, and I've been waiting since the week after I got the tattoo done in the first place. So you could say I'm so happy to finally get this moving along. I kept the bandage on for the first day because I know I swell a lot.. And I did.. But it helped.
I have a few pictures of replacing the bandage and Aquaphor the morning after. It was raised and very sore..I was expecting a lot of blisters because of how dense it is, but I was told I have the best skin for this(very pale, and when in the sun I go straight to burn, and then when it peels it goes straight back to pale) and I must have, because I only blistered a little...(it is only the third day, it's never too late to blister). I didn't get any pictures during the treatments but my entire tattoo was "frosted" white.
I have a few pictures of replacing the bandage and Aquaphor the morning after. It was raised and very sore..I was expecting a lot of blisters because of how dense it is, but I was told I have the best skin for this(very pale, and when in the sun I go straight to burn, and then when it peels it goes straight back to pale) and I must have, because I only blistered a little...(it is only the third day, it's never too late to blister). I didn't get any pictures during the treatments but my entire tattoo was "frosted" white.
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Congratulations on getting started!!
Did they use anything to numb it b4 hand?
"Never too late to blister" I feel ya on that lol
Good luck to you!
Actually, I was going to use the PFD patch, ($100) and she said we will the patch on the second treatment because we did out patch test without it. So no.. No numbing... I took it the way it was lol
You're a trooper!
I had 3 treatments with only cold air blowing. It was horrendous! Love my lido shots now. Never heard of the patch. Hmm... Those blisters will dry out in a couple days. It sux but you'll be fine. Just something we gotta deal with.
I had 3 treatments with only cold air blowing. It was horrendous! Love my lido shots now. Never heard of the patch. Hmm... Those blisters will dry out in a couple days. It sux but you'll be fine. Just something we gotta deal with.
UPDATED FROM Something123456789
2,016 years post
How do I help the healing the quickest?
Hey guys... I have a few questions hopefully someone can answer.
It's been almost a week since I had my test spot done and my first question is how long should I wait to start my first treatment?
My other question is, I am a hairstylist, therefore constantly raising my arms is a must in my job.. It's on my left arm to where it's not moving the most... But I do need to have my arms raised for most of my day. I was wondering(because I know I'm going to blister with these close together, dense lines) will this disturb the healing? What could I use to help the blistering go down the quickest? I have Aquaphor that I have been using on my test spot.
I'll post screen shots I took of instructions of the healing process online... Hopefully you guys can give me a little more advice. Thanks for listening! I'll also post what my test spot looks like so far
It's been almost a week since I had my test spot done and my first question is how long should I wait to start my first treatment?
My other question is, I am a hairstylist, therefore constantly raising my arms is a must in my job.. It's on my left arm to where it's not moving the most... But I do need to have my arms raised for most of my day. I was wondering(because I know I'm going to blister with these close together, dense lines) will this disturb the healing? What could I use to help the blistering go down the quickest? I have Aquaphor that I have been using on my test spot.
I'll post screen shots I took of instructions of the healing process online... Hopefully you guys can give me a little more advice. Thanks for listening! I'll also post what my test spot looks like so far
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What works for me, I use ice and frozen peas until the swelling goes down for a few days. I put a light cloth over them and do that for 25 minute intervals about 5 times a day. I leave it wrapped the day of with the Vaseline for a while then get it off cause the greasy felling drives me nuts. Then I just use aleo until the initial healing is done. After that, good healing lotion.
I know what you mean though, I do architectural woodwork, and it's rough for a couple days afterward, but I get through it. You will too.
I'm also interested in what some of us veterans on here are doing.
Good luck!
Oh good!! I have a very high pain tolerance. I can probably handle it.. And hearing from someone else who does manual labor, that it's doable eases my anxiety. Thank you so much. I'm hoping I can keep it wrapped tightly with pressure so it doesn't hurt as much, I'm going to try and hide this as long as I can.
All the good Tattoo artists basically "retired" aka got other jobs since the popularity of tattoo/piecing ended 4-5 years ago and is no longer "cool" on the West Coast. Its just takes the Midwest, South and Eastern parts of the country a little longer to catch that vibe. The tattoo removal business has been flourishing quite well since so many other people realize that trend is now out of vogue. Good Luck !
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How is your journey coming along?