Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last an entire lifetime. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of your skin to change the coloring. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to attain 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 be aware of your new skin icon?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions prior to 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 should be your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on proportions of the tattoo an alternative choice advice of your tattoo artist. This is implemented to prevent any bacteria getting the skin and prevent 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 from the bandage and skin. Wait for a few minutes and commence peeling again. Remember in order to not hurry while taking the bandage. Do it slowly and gently, to avoid peeling your skin or parts of the tattooing. 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 in conjunction with your fingers. Make confident that you remove all traces of blood from it. After cleaning, pout cold water on the tattoo for moments. 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 palm. 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 tub during the first couple of weeks. This is to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and to prevent the exposure to bacteria.
You have to keep your tattoo clean in order to be able to bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo much less twice a day for the first week. Apply ointment on the tattoo 4-6 times for that first three days. 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