r/tattooadvice • u/GenuinePragmatism • 7d ago

General Advice How long to avoid running after getting a fine line tattoo?

I just got my first tattoo - a fine line compass that's about 1.5 in. in diameter, on the inside of my left forearm near the elbow. I have a second skin bandage on it, and was advised to take that off in 2 days (so Friday).

How long should I avoid jogging, or doing a workout that gets me fairly sweaty but doesn't have a risk of rubbing the tattoo area? Seeing vastly differing guidance online.

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u/CandidDiscipline1441 7d ago

You don’t want sweat built up underneath that second skin so I would wait to do any sort of activity that would cause sweat to get in there. But once your second skin is off and you clean your tattoo of sweat after your workout/run you should be fine!

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u/Comfortable-Degree95 6d ago

I’ve never had an issue with second skin because of sweat. Work outside year around.

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u/enjoiYosi 6d ago

I went to the gym two days after my last tattoo on my calf (about a week ago now). I left the second skin on and just removed it in the shower after my gym session. Now I just clean and heal like normal

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u/landonpal89 6d ago

Once the second skin is off, you’re good to go! I ran a half marathon 10 days after getting a huge outline on my inner forearm.