Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last a. 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 attain the best healing, resulting in most attractive tattoo with fewer complications in imminent. 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 prior to your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the instructions.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo using a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to keep your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on the size of the tattoo and the advice of your tattoo artist. This is implemented 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 between the bandage and skin. Wait for an a few minutes and start peeling again. Remember in order to mention 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. Make use of a mild anti-bacterial soap free of deodorants or other artificial colorings. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently in your fingers. Make particular 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 setting in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry cloth. Don’t rub it dry.
Now, apply an unnaturally 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 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 continue to keep your tattoo clean in order to be able 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 amount of hours. 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