Tattoos are beautiful tattoo designs that will last your whole life. 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 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 ?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions prior to 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 make note of 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 accomplished to prevent any bacteria getting 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 inside the bandage and skin. Put off a few minutes it’s essential to 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. Use a mild anti-bacterial soap free of deodorants or other particles. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently to your fingers. Make without doubt 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 collection in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry cloth material. Don’t rub it dry.
Now, apply a seriously thin layer of antibacterial ointment like Neosporin or Bacitraycin, with your palms. 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 is actually by avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and to prevent the exposure to bacteria.
You have eliminated 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.
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Carrer dels Assaonadors, 24, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
+34 603 30 76 87