Tattoos are beautiful tattoo designs that will last a lifetime. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of epidermis to change the coloring. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to find the best healing, resulting in most attractive tattoo with fewer complications in phrase. 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 image?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions ahead of your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the instructions.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo along with a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to make note of 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 accepting the skin and stop 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 regarding the bandage and skin. Wait for an a few minutes and start 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 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 together with fingers. Make sure that you remove all traces of blood from it. After cleaning, pout cold water on the tattoo for just 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. 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 first couple of weeks. This is actually by avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and prevent the exposure to bacteria.
You have to keep your tattoo clean in order keep away from bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo on the twice a day for the first week. Apply ointment on the tattoo 4-6 times for the first three 2 or 3 weeks. 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