Tattoos are beautiful tattoo designs that will last your whole life. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of skin to change the coloring. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to get the best healing, resulting on the inside 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 aware of your new tattoo design?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions prior to your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the instructions.

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 proportions of the tattoo and the advice of your tattoo artist. This is done to prevent any bacteria entering into the skin and to avoid 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 between the bandage and skin. Wait for an a few minutes and get started peeling again. Remember in order to hurry while taking the bandage. Do it slowly and gently, to avoid peeling your skin or parts of the skin icon. 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 particles. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently with your fingers. Make sure that 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 cloth material. Don’t rub it dry.

Now, apply a very thin layer of antibacterial ointment like Neosporin or Bacitraycin, with your palm. 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 tub during the 1st two weeks. This end up being to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and avert the exposure to bacteria.

You have to maintain your tattoo clean in order to avoid bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo on the 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.

The Wave tattoo studio

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Posted on:
April 20, 2019