Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last an entire lifetime. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of your skin to change the color. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to achieve the best healing, resulting in the most attractive tattoo with fewer complications in lengthy term. Tattoo aftercare varies from person to person and artist to artist. Usually your tattoo artist will provide instructions on, “how to make certain of your new skin icon?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions before getting your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the manuals.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo by using a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to help your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on measurements of the tattoo and the advice of your tattoo artist. This is implemented to prevent any bacteria accepting the skin and keep away from the blood from clotting. 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 within the bandage and skin. Stay up for 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. Otherwise it will create a dull gap in your beautiful tattoo.
After removing the bandage, gently wash the area with warm water. Make use of a mild anti-bacterial soap free of deodorants or other additives. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently to your fingers. Make sure that you remove all traces of blood from it. After cleaning, pout cold water on the tattoo for a moment. The cold water will help the tattoo heal quickly, as it tightens the pores. Cold water also helps the color to set in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry textile. Don’t rub it dry.
Now, apply an alarmingly thin layer of antibacterial ointment like Neosporin or Bacitraycin, with your fingers. 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 two weeks. This should be to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and quit the exposure to bacteria.
You have to maintain 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 days. 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