I got tattooed yesterday - great! - and just realised I can't wear a bra during the healing phase, and I need to go back to work... alternatives?? [more inside]
posted by sunshine arakhan on Apr 17, 2009 - 21 answers

I just got my septum pierced and am confused about aftercare. [more inside]
posted by sherber on Oct 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Calling all tattoo junkies! In the absence of A&D ointment, what should I use on my fresh tattoo? [more inside]
posted by denimflavored on Feb 13, 2007 - 22 answers

Our Irish wolfhound has torn the ACL in one of her hind legs, and the knee is going to require surgery. We're worried about how to keep her "calm" and "off that leg" after the surgery, for 3 or 4 weeks, as the surgeon tells us we'll have to do. [more inside]
posted by BoringPostcards on Jul 18, 2005 - 7 answers

Tattoo care: On Thursday I'm getting another tattoo, on the "outside" part of my arm. On Friday I'm going to a crowded concert. Do I risk damaging the tattoo if it gets sweaty and repeatedly bumped over the course of a few hours?
posted by cmonkey on Jun 8, 2004 - 12 answers