Tattoos are beautiful body art that will last a lifetime. They are made by inserting irremovable ink into the dermis layer of skin color to change the pigment. Proper aftercare has to be provided after tattooing, to get the best healing, resulting in 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 mindful of your new tattoo?”. But, it’s better to be prepared of these instructions just before getting your tattoo. Tattoo aftercare is simple, if you properly follow the guidance.
Tattoo aftercare:
Usually the tattoo artists, cover your tattoo along with a bandage, cling wrap or gauze. You have to keep your new tattoo covered for two hours or overnight, depending on measurements of the tattoo also known as the advice of your tattoo artist. This is done to prevent any bacteria going into the skin and stop 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 inside the bandage and skin. Wait for a few minutes and start 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 tattoo. 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 items. Rub the soap on the tattoo gently to your fingers. Make sure that 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 to set in. Now, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry materials. Don’t rub it dry.
Now, apply an alarmingly 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 bathtub during the 1st two weeks. This end up being to avoid the fading of the ink due to excess hydration and avert the exposure to bacteria.
You have continue to keep your tattoo clean in order to avoid bacterial infection. Wash the tattoo much less twice a day for the first week. Apply ointment on the tattoo 4-6 times for the 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