How long does a tattoo heal?
Today, many men decorate their bodies with drawings – tattoos are small and large, on a variety of topics and directions, from an abstract pattern to a philosophical thesis. If you decide to get a tattoo for yourself, first of all, think about how long it will take to heal. If you smear it in a timely manner with certain ointments and follow all the recommendations of the tattoo master, the whole process will take place quickly and imperceptibly.
Photo How long does a tattoo heal (Tattoo) (value) – example drawing – 007
A how long does a tattoo heal and how to speed up the process
How long does a tattoo heal? Much depends on the body itself – how quickly the skin is able to regenerate, on the specialist himself, filling the pattern and subsequent care.
It is impossible to give an exact answer, and in the question of how much a tattoo heals, experts give only average statistical terms – on average, a period of 1-2 weeks is sounded, although with a good ability of the skin to regenerate, it took about 5 days. But you should count on yourself for longer periods – as noted earlier, a lot will depend on:
- – the experience and skill of the tattoo artist himself, as well as the use of high-quality material for the drawing, make it possible not only to make a masterpiece on the body, but also to minimize all negative consequences and accelerate the healing process.
- – the immunity of the person himself and the individual characteristics of his body – with a strong immune system and good nutrition, the human body, its skin is restored faster.
- – the type of skin and its ability to quickly recover – as the statistics of doctors show, each type of skin and the body is individual, when some wounds heal in three days, while for others even a small scratch will heal for a week.
- – and of course, proper tattoo care after tattooing is probably the most important point in all of the above.
The tattoo specialists make the main emphasis on the subsequent care of the pattern stuffed on the body. How long the tattoo heals – the timing depends on how exactly all the tips of the master will be followed. The general tips for caring for a tattoo after applying it to the body are as follows:
- During the day, do not remove the protective bandage imposed on the tattoo, and before going to the shower, treat it with petroleum jelly for 2 weeks, after which just letting it dry on its own.
- Treat the tattoo with antibacterial ointments, such as Bepanten;
- Never treat a tattoo with solutions containing alcohol, and give up alcohol for at least 12-13 days.
- Enrich your diet with foods high in vitamin E.
- In no case, during the first 3-4 days, do not comb the tattoo, just treat it with sea buckthorn oil.
Photo How long does a tattoo heal (Tattoo) (value) – example drawing – 007 
As many tattoo artists note, postpone a visit to the solarium and pool, gym for a while and exclude physical activity as much as possible. Chlorinated pool water, high sauna temperatures and salty sweat with excessive physical exertion will harm an unhealed and unhealed wound.
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