If I'm going to get my information from people on the internet it should be the ones I know.

[dira]

So I'm getting my first tattoo on Saturday. On the back of my shoulder, monochrome, text, further details forthcoming when it actually exists for iulia to photograph.

So! Who wants to supply with aftercare tips? Or what-to-know-when-getting-tattooed tips, I guess, although "holy fuck that spot is going to hurt a lot" is not helpful information and I've already visited the tattoo place and let Iulia ask questions about sterilization. Anything else, yes please. I have already read the first two google hits for tattoo care, but I would like to hear it from you guys.


Unrelated request for information from people on the internet: can anybody rec good long kidfic? I feel like I have read a lot of what's out there under that description, but surely there is more! I am not incredibly fussy about already knowing the fandom when it comes to feeding my long kidfic jones, so anything is fair game.

This request has become significantly less urgent since I discovered elderwitty's McShep AU Masterlist, but still. It would be good to know for the future.


This entry is cross-posted at http://dsudis.livejournal.com/548184.html.

Comments

[elizaria]

What commodorified said. They'll supply you with cream/wax or tell you what to buy at the pharmacy. I was recommended to use a salve for light burns (Bepanthen) on the last 2 I did which worked better than the salve I was given for my first tattoo. It varies with the artist, but a good artist who sterilizes and is "proper" is also good with aftercare and know what to recommend.

[dira]

I figured as much, but I thought it couldn't hurt to poll the internets--thanks for your contribution! :)

[elizaria]

Polling the flists is what I do too, except when I got my first one it was ... oh 10 years ago so it was polling the mailinglist I was on :D

[dira]

The more things change... :)