Should I put a bandage over my new tattoo?

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My husband is arguing that I shouldn't wear a bandage over my new tattoo because I didn't bleed at all and don't have any scabs. The tattoo guy didn't put one on, but I did buy one. It's a portrait, so not much filling in (which is also his argument).. but its still a tattoo. It's a tattoo of my baby with angel wings and some writing. Should I put a bandage on it. Why or why not. He said "most people need it but your tattoo isn't like most" what do you think?

tatt_bratt · Accepted Answer

Your tattoo artist is YOUR authority - not any of us.  If he felt you didn't need a bandage, it is because your tattoo was not oozing fluids - that is why a bandage is needed during the first few hours - to absorb fluids so you don't scab or to keep scabbing to a minimum.

You should have a nice healing on it and just peel naturally.  Follow your artist's directions and enjoy your tattoo.

Anonymous · Answer

I wouldn't put a bandage on it. It needs oxygen to heal...I'm sure what he means by your tattoo not being like most people's is the fact that there is probably a lot of detail in it. 

I know it's hard not to cover it up but i wouldn't put anything on it besides bacitracin (works GREAT) and wash it 2-3 times a day for like a week. It will heal easier than covering it.

Jools · Answer

I've never put a bandage on any tattoo I've gotten, and I've gotten many.  Usually my artist puts a saran wrap bandage on it, but as soon as I get home, I take it off, and never re-apply.  Your tattoo needs to breathe, and it will scab up, and it needs to scab up.  They all do.  Just don't pick the scabs, because that affects the coloring.  I had one where I picked a bit of the scab, and now there is a white spot where the color should be.

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I&#39;m getting Married!!!!!!!!! · Answer

you never put something like a bandage or anything over your tattoo after 4 hours of getting it.

hornsholdmyhalo2004 · Answer

I have 17 tattoos and it was the same for all, the artist bzndaged them and you are to remove the bandage after 2 hours. The tattoo needs to breathe to heel.

damage1313 · Answer

Bandages are only for the bleeding. Once the bleeding stops, the bandage should be removed and a topical antiseptic (i.e. A&D, Bacitracin) should be used. Covering the tattoo can only do harm after the bleeding has stopped.

Anonymous · Answer

the tattoo person should of put sumthing on it n thats it dont put a bandage on it but if ur still not sure go ask n artist (tattoo artist)

? · Answer

You need to let the air get to it as much as possible, you don't want it to sweat too much. Bandages and cling-film are normally only to catch the blood and ink and other gunk, after that don't bother.

But then it depends where it is...

Anonymous · Answer

Most tattooists put cling film over a new tattoo, and that's what they did with mine.

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