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 attain the best healing, resulting regarding 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 tattoo design?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions before getting your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the information.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo along with a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to help your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on exactly how big of the tattoo or the advice of your tattoo artist. This is done 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. Expect 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. 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 artificial colorings. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently to your fingers. Make particular you remove all traces of blood from it. After cleaning, pout cold water on the tattoo for a couple of 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 textile. 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 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 in order to bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo much less than 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
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