Meet the Experts
What Is a Sauna?
Most saunas are built from aromatic wood and reach temperatures of up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
On a mental level, many people experience a sense of relaxation and peace when frequenting a sauna.
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Can I Go in a Sauna With a New Tattoo?
Your body and new tattoo need time to heal before you expose the skin to excessive sweat and moisture.
Once your tattoo is fully healed, you could throw some steam on the rocks and enter the sauna.
You are always better off waiting rather than risking the fading or peeling of your new tattoo.
Never enter a sauna under the influence of drugs and or alcohol or on a full stomach.
You should also avoid taking prescription drugs until after your sauna session.
While in the bathhouse, slowly increase your visiting sessions over time.
If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or sick, exit the sauna immediately.
Is It Safe to Use an Infrared Sauna Instead of a Traditional Sauna?
Thoughinfrared saunaswork differently than traditional saunas, using one with a new tattoo is still unsafe.
Is It OK to Sweat After Getting a New Tattoo?
2018;93(8):1111-1121. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.04.008
