Tattoos are beautiful tattoo designs that will last a lifetime. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of skin to change the color. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to get the best healing, resulting on the inside most attractive tattoo with fewer complications in imminent. 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 skin icon?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions just before getting your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the manuals.

Tattoo aftercare:

Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo along with a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have should be your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on exactly how big of the tattoo and the advice of your tattoo artist. This is done to prevent any bacteria going into 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 from the bandage and skin. Wait for an a few minutes and get started peeling again. Remember not 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 chemicals. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently in your fingers. Make particular you remove all traces of blood from it. After cleaning, pout cold water on the tattoo for a few 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 pads. Don’t rub it dry.

Now, apply an unnaturally 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 2 weeks. This might be to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and avert the exposure to bacteria.

You have continue to keep your tattoo clean in order to be able to bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo much less twice a day for the first week. Apply ointment on the tattoo 4-6 times for that first three period. It will keep the tattoo moisturized and prevent its fading.

The Wave tattoo studio

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Posted on:
April 20, 2019