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New tattoo problem :/

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keanukhalessi123 · 27/07/2018 06:15

Got tattoo's already on arms and hands (star behind my left ear) anyhow, last night got quite a large tattoo on my chest like from collarbones to just above the cleavage... omg burns like hell, and absolutely can not get to sleep!Sad i can't sleep in any position but my side, and because i'm a little bigger, when i lie on my side it squashes all the new tattoo...tried sleeping on my back, i just find that it makes my breathing really heavy and feel like can't breathe properly, tried a few cushions, its a little better but not working as im really restless because i keep wanting to turn on my side, the tattoo itself is just really tight, the only way i can explain is like when u have a peel off face mask and it tightens, when you move it feels like its being stretched or something 😂😂ugghh hate going without sleep :,( anyone have any advice? And also while im here, its burning alot, would it be okay with a cold towel on it for abit? Or no? 🤕🤕🤕🤕

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MaitlandGirl · 27/07/2018 06:20

DP (who has a chest piece) says take some ibuprofen and wash the tattoo. You need to get some cream on it (whatever your tattooist recommended) to help with the right feeling.

DP says she had to kind of wedge herself with pillows to sleep, but she nearly smothered herself with her boobs so make sure you’re properly wedged.

It will get better, chest pieces swell a lot more than most other tattoos as there’s not much flesh/padding over the bones.

DaisyChainsForever · 01/08/2018 15:29

Hi OP, how's it healing now? What did you have done?

SouthernComforts · 01/08/2018 15:33

Have you cleaned it with soapy water? I used palmers cocoa butter after but not for the first 2 days. But follow what your tattoo artist recommends. It will feels miles better when you can moisturize but be patient.

keanukhalessi123 · 06/08/2018 01:26

The tattoo is healing quite nicely now :) all the scab fell off and now just a little dry so brought some cream especially for tattoo's :) it was so itchy it was horrible :( but now everything is fine thank god :)
I've had a heart with a crown on the top (queen of hearts) and two wings each side of the heart :) thanks for your advice anyways ☺️

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