Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last your whole life. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to get the best healing, resulting on the inside most attractive tattoo with fewer complications in lengthy term. Tattoo aftercare varies from person to person and artist to artist. Usually your tattoo artist will provide instructions on, “how to be cautious of your new skin image?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions before getting your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the guidance.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo having a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to make note of your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on measurements of the tattoo and even advice of your tattoo artist. This is performed on prevent any bacteria getting the skin and keep away from 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 within the bandage and skin. Put off a few minutes and commence peeling again. Remember not 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 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 to set in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry textile. Don’t rub it dry.
Now, apply a seriously 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 1st two weeks. This should 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 in order to bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo at least twice a day for the first week. Apply ointment on the tattoo 4-6 times for that 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
+34 603 30 76 87