If you thought that enduring the pain of tattooing is all it takes to get an amazing tattoo, then you must have forgotten the healing and aftercare part! Taking care of a tattoo until it heals is one of the most important steps if you want the tattoo to turn out great and not become infected.
So, if you’ve just received some fresh ink, or you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, then the following guide is mandatory for you to read and remember. So, without further ado, let’s show you how to take care of your new tattoo and prevent infection. But remember; your tattoo will heal as good as the tattoo artist is! Before we delve into our list, we highly recommend that you ask your tattoo artist what they recommend for your tattoo aftercare. Not only will they have expert knowledge, but they’ll also be able to give bespoke advice if you have a tattoo in an awkward location.
Furthermore, your tattoo artist will be able to gauge how quickly you will heal better than any online guide, simply because they have first-hand experience tattooing your skin and seeing how your body is responding!
If, for whatever reason, your tattoo artist doesn’t provide you with clear and simple instructions, just follow these steps instead. Make sure you bookmark this page so you can come back to our tattoo aftercare instructions sheet whenever you need to. Immediately After Getting a Tattoo
Day 1 – during the first day, your tattoo will be wrapped in plastic and a bandage by the tattoo artist. The tattoo needs to stay covered for several hours (2 to 4 hours on average). After removing the covering, the skin will ooze with plasma and/or blood, and the skin will be red and feel irritated. After cleaning your hands, you should wash the tattoo with antibacterial, fragrance-free soap, and lukewarm water.Don’t scrub it with any pressure at all, just let water and soap wash over it,
Use lukewarm water, not too cold or too hot,
Don’t place the tattoo directly under a stream of water. Use your hand(s) to gently slosh soapy water over the tattoo to clean it.
When you dry the tattoo, you just want to gently pat it at most. It’s best to use kitchen paper towel, so it can be immediately disposed of.
Wrapping the Tattoo
Although you need to take the plastic off after a few hours to clean the tattoo, it makes sense to want to wrap it again afterward!
It’s always best to let your tattoo breathe in fresh clean air where possible, but if your tattoo is going to be exposed to sunlight or rub against fabric clothing, then wrapping it will protect it. Use a protective and breathable tattoo film.
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