Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last your whole life. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of skin to change the pigment. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to have the best healing, resulting regarding most attractive tattoo with fewer complications in future. Tattoo aftercare varies from person to person and artist to artist. Usually your tattoo artist will provide instructions on, “how to be mindful of your new ?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions before getting your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the information.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo using a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to keep your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on proportions of the tattoo or the advice of your tattoo artist. This is implemented to prevent any bacteria accepting the skin and prevent the blood from clots. When it’s time to remove the bandage, do so slowly and gently with clean hands. If the bandage sticks, stop peeling and pour cool water between the bandage and skin. Wait for an a few minutes and commence peeling again. Remember never to hurry while taking the bandage. Do it slowly and gently, to avoid peeling your skin or parts of the tattoo design. Otherwise it will create a dull gap in your beautiful tattoo.
After removing the bandage, gently wash the area with warm water. Use a mild anti-bacterial soap free of deodorants or other items. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently together with fingers. Make positive you remove all traces of blood from it. After cleaning, pout cold water on the tattoo for just minutes. The cold water will help the tattoo heal quickly, as it tightens the pores. Cold water also helps the color setting in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry cloth. Don’t rub it dry.
Now, apply a relatively thin layer of antibacterial ointment like Neosporin or Bacitraycin, with your hands. Do not apply thick layer of ointment, otherwise your skin cannot breath. A thin layer is enough to cover the tattoo, depending on its size.
Avoid hot tubs, pool water, or soaking in the bathtub during the first 2 weeks. This end up being to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and quit the exposure to bacteria.
You have eliminated your tattoo clean in order to avoid bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo much less twice a day for the first week. Apply ointment on the tattoo 4-6 times for your first three 2 or 3 weeks. It will keep the tattoo moisturized and prevent its fading.
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Carrer dels Assaonadors, 24, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
+34 603 30 76 87