Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last a 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 find 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 take care 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 instructions.

Tattoo aftercare:

Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo using a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to help your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on the size of the tattoo also known as 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. Stay up for a few minutes get started peeling again. Remember never to hurry while taking the bandage. Do it slowly and gently, to avoid peeling your skin or parts of the skin image. 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 with your fingers. Make positive 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 collection in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry cloth material. Don’t rub it dry.

Now, apply an unnaturally 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 initial two weeks. This might be to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and in order to the exposure to bacteria.

You have to keep your tattoo clean in order to be able to bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo at the minimum 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.

The Wave tattoo studio

Carrer dels Assaonadors, 24, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

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Posted on:
April 20, 2019