{"id":5762,"date":"2021-01-19T04:26:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/?p=5762"},"modified":"2024-02-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T00:00:00","slug":"can-you-swim-after-getting-a-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saved-tattoo.com\/can-you-swim-after-getting-a-tattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Swim After Getting A Tattoo? Is It Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are several things that you cannot do until your new tattoo heals. Some of those things include exposure to the sun, going to the gym, swimming, or even soaking your tattoo. This may discourage a lot of people who were waiting for the summer to get their body inked, completely forgetting that besides the soft and loose clothing, summer is also the season of beach and pool parties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Many tattoo artists have conflicting opinions on when is the right time to get your tattoo wound soaked. What they all agree on, however, is that some time needs to pass before the tattoo can be soaked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In this article, we\u2019ll talk about these healing times, and the potential risks of swimming after getting a tattoo. We\u2019ll also go through the different healing stages of tattoos that may hint at when is the right time to come back to the pool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The short answer is no. Your tattoo artist will cover your tattoo in a bandage and a special waterproof patch dressing to prevent any sweating or soaking of the tattoo. Aftercare routine for your healing tattoo can be challenging, especially if you don\u2019t know much about healing tattoos. Luckily, we wrote an article that will help you in caring for your tattoo and getting it dry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The healing routine can be quite strict. In efforts to keep the tattoo wound dry and allow it to heal properly, tattoo artists and other experts advise their clients to use special ointments and other cosmetic products that can help with aiding their wounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n