Originally Posted by
alyssia
http:///forum/post/2717063
Thanks......the swelling has gone down but it still feels "rough"
How long does that take to go away?
it will peel like crazy in the next 2-5days (think sunburn times 10), then it'll be itchy for a bit, and then it'll be fine.
be SURE to keep it moisturized all the time - if you're using anti-biotic ointment, only use it for THREE DAYS and NO MORE - otherwise the bacteria in the area will become resistant and u might as well just be using vaseline, b/c that's the medium most anti-biotic ointments use to deliver their medication.
Anything without a fragrance is great, fragrance will burn. I use Vaseline Intensive care, and I put it on 3-4 times a day in the beginning. The LAST THING U WANT is your tat to dry out.
and whatever you do... DO NOT PICK IT WHEN IT PEELS. you'll pull the color right out of your skin.