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TATTOO AFTERCARE: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDELINE
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| Tattoo by Archie Sotchesa |
Getting a new tattoo is a scary and exciting experience, especially if it’s your first time to get one. But before you walk out of that door to show the whole world the newest addition to your body art collection, make sure that you know the standard procedure in tattoo aftercare. Remember, it’s your responsibility to take care of your tattoo and the artist will count on you for that.
Here is a detailed guideline of how to care for your new
tattoo:
The bandage should only be worn for 1 to 2 hours. Before
removing it, always remember to wash your hands and dry them with a clean paper
towel. This also applies after washing the tattoo. In a situation where the
bandage gets stuck to your tattoo, gently wash it off with running water, but
NEVER soak it under any circumstance. Doing that can cause infection. So
showers are fine – just no soaking.
We recommend that you wash your tattoo with an organic,
unscented antibacterial soap (we recommend Dove, Dial or Human Nature) by
gently rubbing off all the excess blood, ink and plasma from your tattoo. It’s
important that you only use your hand when doing so and not a washcloth or
loofah as they can harbor bacteria and may cause infection.
After washing the tattoo, pat it dry with a paper towel. DO
NOT use a hand or bath towel as they can harbor bacteria and cause problems.
Also DO NOT cover the tattoo with a bandage after it’s been washed. It needs to
breathe and get air to heal properly.
Only wash the tattoo twice a day for the duration of the
healing time. If you overdo it, it can wash away your body’s natural bacteria
which helps your skin heal. Just wash the tattoo in the morning and at night
before you go to bed.
Some artists recommend using an antibacterial ointment while
others don’t. The use of ointments may heal the tattoo faster, but it can
contribute to antibiotic resistance. For some, ointments can suffocate the
tattoo by not letting enough on/in the wound which can cause excessive scabbing.
Using nothing but soap and water also works fine. You just have to make sure to
keep it clean at all times.
Before going to bed, wash your tattoo and pat it dry with a paper
towel. Make sure to change the cover of your bed to something clean to avoid
infection.
On the third or fourth day, your tattoo will start to dry
out and flake. Do NOT scratch, pick or peel them. This is a completely normal process
that will continue for about a week. Just allow it fall off naturally and, by
all means, DO NOT scratch it. Scratching can ultimately spoil the look of your
tattoo by the time it completely heals. You may then start using 1or 2 drops of
lotion to help bring relief. We recommend Aveeno.
The last stage of healing is when all the scabs have fallen off
from your tattoo and a thin dry layer of dead skin is left over it. You may
notice that the ink on your tattoo no longer looks as vibrant as it did when it
was still fresh and this is completely natural.
Overall, the healing stages of tattoos stretch out over a
three to four week period, and taking special care of your tattoo during this
time is essential to preserve the awesome work your artist has created.
Remember, it’s your responsibility to take care of that creation. The outcome
of your tattoo depends on how you treat it.
“If you don’t take care of your tattoo, it could fall out.
Your tattoo is not permanent until it’s fully healed. “- Megan Massacre NY Ink
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