With the COVID restriction finally loosening up and traveling having a huge comeback, we’ve decided to tackle a rather important question for all the people with fresh ink out there; can you really board a plane and fly away after getting a new tattoo?

Chances are if you’re reading this, you probably thought of this potential drawback to your traveling plans. But, you’re at the right place for all the information. In the following paragraphs, we’ll tackle the issue of traveling (flying in particular) and whether you should do it after getting inked. So, without further ado, let’s just get right into it!

Can You Fly After Getting a New Tattoo: Everything You Need To Know

Now, the aftermath of getting a tattoo is generally pretty tricky and delicate. The first few days and essential to the healing process, and will generally determine the rest of the tattoo healing and set the tone for it.

What we mean by this is; if you mess up the tattoo healing the first few days, the chance of the tattoo not healing properly increases significantly. If the healing process prolongs, there is a possibility of an infection occurring as well.

So, why are we mentioning this?

Well, when you get a tattoo and you go traveling right away, you’re exposing your tattoo in its most vulnerable state. This, of course, increases the risk of improper aftercare, leading to potential ink leaking, excessive bleeding and oozing, prolonged healing, and eventually, an infection.

But, sure enough, this doesn’t have to be the expected outcome; there are cases where people have traveled with fresh ink and things turned out just fine. But this, of course, depends on numerous factors; the size and the placement of tattoos as the most essential ones.

Why Is Flying or Traveling With Fresh Ink Risky?

To be more precise with our explanation, here are the exact reasons why traveling after getting a tattoo can be pretty risky for the tattoo and your health as well;