New Shin Tat

Hi Everyone! Newbie here!
I just got my third tattoo 4 days ago. A beautiful custom flower on my
shin, with the names of my two sons on either side. The names don't
bother me a bit...not even aware of them, however the flower, which is
centered on my shin, just an inch or two above my foot, is very
painful, and the area around it is red. I don't think it's infected,
as the red area is not warm or hot, but *WOW* does it hurt.

Is this normal? How long do you think it will take to stop hurting?
I've been using the "Ink Fixx" they gave me at the shop, keeping it
moist. No scabs or anything....just pain.


Thanks...
Rebada

rebada@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi Everyone! Newbie here!
> I just got my third tattoo 4 days ago. A beautiful custom flower on my
> shin, with the names of my two sons on either side. The names don't
> bother me a bit...not even aware of them, however the flower, which is
> centered on my shin, just an inch or two above my foot, is very
> painful, and the area around it is red. I don't think it's infected,
> as the red area is not warm or hot, but *WOW* does it hurt.
>
> Is this normal? How long do you think it will take to stop hurting?
> I've been using the "Ink Fixx" they gave me at the shop, keeping it
> moist. No scabs or anything....just pain.

Stop using "ink fix", because its a rip-off and whoever gave it to you
is an idiot.

Lubriderm is fine.

And yeah, I've had some tattoos hurt like that.




-----yttrx


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Do not use the inkfix......!!!

If it still hurts alot after 4 days keep in mind that you may have
rubbed it while sleeping, and it may become infected.....try a light
washing with anti bacterial soap and then a light coating of the some
good quality skin lotion...I try to have some around with vitamin E, it
seems to work well....Sscorp

sscorp99 wrote:
> Do not use the inkfix......!!!
>
> If it still hurts alot after 4 days keep in mind that you may have
> rubbed it while sleeping, and it may become infected.....try a light
> washing with anti bacterial soap and then a light coating of the some
> good quality skin lotion...I try to have some around with vitamin E, it
> seems to work well....Sscorp


Thanks to you both for that useful information. I used GoldBond
Healing lotion last night and this morning, and the Tat felt much
better! I used the Ink Fixx after work, and it feels all tight and
sore again. I guess I'll chuck that stuff! No wonder they give out
free!

My only other concern is that my foot is very puffy, but I'm going to
guess that it is because of the tattoo, and a part of the healing
process, since so much is happening in that area. My last tattoo was
in 1991, and on my shoulder where I can't generally see it, so I don't
recall exactly what happens as they heal.

Thanks again......Rebada

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rebada@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi Everyone! Newbie here!
> I just got my third tattoo 4 days ago. A beautiful custom flower on my
> shin, with the names of my two sons on either side. The names don't
> bother me a bit...not even aware of them, however the flower, which is
> centered on my shin, just an inch or two above my foot, is very
> painful, and the area around it is red. I don't think it's infected,
> as the red area is not warm or hot, but *WOW* does it hurt.
>
> Is this normal? How long do you think it will take to stop hurting?
> I've been using the "Ink Fixx" they gave me at the shop, keeping it
> moist. No scabs or anything....just pain.
>


I've never heard of "ink Fixx"

What is in the stuff?

What's wrong with using plain old A&D?

Alan Truism <alan.truism@yahoo.com> wrote:
AT> What's wrong with using plain old A&D?

a LOT is wrong with using a&d.

don't use ANYTHING.

here's why: http://compunction.org/healing.txt

lish "if there's anything more important than my ego
crank@got.net around here, i want it caught and shot now!" -zb
43.9% / 30 RANA 125 / 68

i'll teach you to turn away. wrote:
> Alan Truism <alan.truism@yahoo.com> wrote:
> AT> What's wrong with using plain old A&D?
>
> a LOT is wrong with using a&d.
>
> don't use ANYTHING.
>
> here's why: http://compunction.org/healing.txt
>
great document

thanks!!

rebada@gmail.com wrote:
> sscorp99 wrote:
> > Do not use the inkfix......!!!
> >
> > If it still hurts alot after 4 days keep in mind that you may have
> > rubbed it while sleeping, and it may become infected.....try a light
> > washing with anti bacterial soap and then a light coating of the some
> > good quality skin lotion...I try to have some around with vitamin E, it
> > seems to work well....Sscorp
>
>
> Thanks to you both for that useful information. I used GoldBond
> Healing lotion last night and this morning, and the Tat felt much
> better! I used the Ink Fixx after work, and it feels all tight and
> sore again. I guess I'll chuck that stuff! No wonder they give out
> free!
>
> My only other concern is that my foot is very puffy, but I'm going to
> guess that it is because of the tattoo, and a part of the healing
> process, since so much is happening in that area. My last tattoo was
> in 1991, and on my shoulder where I can't generally see it, so I don't
> recall exactly what happens as they heal.
>
> Thanks again......Rebada



A Tattoo On Your Shin Will Not Make Your Foot Swell Even Slightly! Yes
Ink Fix Is Crap But Not Putting Anything On It Is Worse A&D Is Fine Or
Triple Antibiotic Ointment Is Ok Also But My Customers Have Better
Results With The Good Old Equate Stuff.

rebada@gmail.com wrote:
> sscorp99 wrote:
> > Do not use the inkfix......!!!
> >
> > If it still hurts alot after 4 days keep in mind that you may have
> > rubbed it while sleeping, and it may become infected.....try a light
> > washing with anti bacterial soap and then a light coating of the some
> > good quality skin lotion...I try to have some around with vitamin E, it
> > seems to work well....Sscorp
>
>
> Thanks to you both for that useful information. I used GoldBond
> Healing lotion last night and this morning, and the Tat felt much
> better! I used the Ink Fixx after work, and it feels all tight and
> sore again. I guess I'll chuck that stuff! No wonder they give out
> free!
>
> My only other concern is that my foot is very puffy, but I'm going to
> guess that it is because of the tattoo, and a part of the healing
> process, since so much is happening in that area. My last tattoo was
> in 1991, and on my shoulder where I can't generally see it, so I don't
> recall exactly what happens as they heal.
>
> Thanks again......Rebada



A Tattoo On Your Shin Will Not Make Your Foot Swell Even Slightly! Yes
Ink Fix Is Crap But Not Putting Anything On It Is Worse A&D Is Fine Or
Triple Antibiotic Ointment Is Ok Also But My Customers Have Better
Results With The Good Old Equate Stuff.

"jung" <jung_fangh@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1157090631.188839.64960@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> A Tattoo On Your Shin Will Not Make Your Foot Swell Even Slightly! Yes
> Ink Fix Is Crap But Not Putting Anything On It Is Worse A&D Is Fine Or
> Triple Antibiotic Ointment Is Ok Also But My Customers Have Better
> Results With The Good Old Equate Stuff.

NOT putting anything on a tattoo is just fine. I only used A&D for comfort-
it helped with the itching. Other than that it's ok to leave the tattoo
alone.
Marie

"jung" <jung_fangh@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1157091122.085463.104820@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> A Tattoo On Your Shin Will Not Make Your Foot Swell Even Slightly! Yes
> Ink Fix Is Crap But Not Putting Anything On It Is Worse A&D Is Fine Or
> Triple Antibiotic Ointment Is Ok Also But My Customers Have Better
> Results With The Good Old Equate Stuff.

And triple antibiotic ointment is NOT ok.
How long have you been tattooing? Where do you get your info?
Marie

"i'll teach you to turn away." <crank@got.net> wrote in message
news:4lpjpeF31n89U1@individual.net...
> a LOT is wrong with using a&d.
> here's why: http://compunction.org/healing.txt

That does not tell us WHY a&d is bad.
Marie

jung <jung_fangh@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> A Tattoo On Your Shin Will Not Make Your Foot Swell Even Slightly! Yes
> Ink Fix Is Crap But Not Putting Anything On It Is Worse A&D Is Fine Or
> Triple Antibiotic Ointment Is Ok Also But My Customers Have Better
> Results With The Good Old Equate Stuff.
>
>

Triple antibiotic ointment is not ok.




-----yttrx



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http://www.yttrx.net

Marie <annadoggoo@yahoo.com> wrote:
M> "i'll teach you to turn away." <crank@got.net> wrote in message
>> a LOT is wrong with using a&d.
>> here's why: http://compunction.org/healing.txt
M> That does not tell us WHY a&d is bad.

you cut the question i was answering, marie. & you can extrapolate
your own answer on a&d if you have more than, oh, six brain cells.

lish "a sensuous kiss
crank@got.net placed on apocalypse." -at
43.9% / 30 RANA 125 / 68

yttrx wrote:
> jung <jung_fangh@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > A Tattoo On Your Shin Will Not Make Your Foot Swell Even Slightly! Yes
> > Ink Fix Is Crap But Not Putting Anything On It Is Worse A&D Is Fine Or
> > Triple Antibiotic Ointment Is Ok Also But My Customers Have Better
> > Results With The Good Old Equate Stuff.
> >
> >
>
> Triple antibiotic ointment is not ok.
>
>
>
>
> -----yttrx
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.yttrx.net



Why is triple antibiotic not OK?