Tattoo

How to care for a tattoo

From this material you can learn about the most important aspects of caring for a tattoo after application, get tips and get acquainted with the rules, you can see photo examples of interesting ready-made tattoo designs.

How to take care of a tattoo: only the “right” tips and useful information

The general principles of tattoo care are simple. First of all, it should be mentioned that tattooing should be entrusted only to a professional. Before finally choosing a master, carefully study his work and read reviews about him on the Internet. No care can fix an amateur’s job.

Contraindications are allergy to dyes, problems with blood clotting, skin diseases, diabetes, bronchial asthma. You should refrain from applying tattoos during colds, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

It is better to stay at home for the first week after drawing.. This must be done for three reasons:

the vulnerability of the tattoo to sunlight;

• in order to avoid infection (it is necessary to process the tattoo area);

• damage to the pattern due to friction of the skin with clothing.

Recommendations for caring for a tattoo in the early days

At the end of the work, an antiseptic is applied to the tattoo area, and then a special regenerating compress. The compress can be removed after 5 hours, but it is better to leave it on for 12 hours. If you remove the compress earlier, the crust formed due to the ichor can damage the pattern. If the compress is stuck to the skin, warm water is sufficient for easy removal..

After removing the compress, the skin should be washed with warm water and soap. Do not use a washcloth for this! Then dry with paper towels.

This is followed by treatment with a solution of chlorhexidine or “Miramistin” using cotton swabs. After that, you need to apply the medicinal composition. Bepanten, D-Panthenol, Solcoseryl, Boro-Plus have proven themselves well. Do not use baby creams and oils. It is undesirable to mix different drugs. It is better to use the same remedies until complete healing.

In the next 7-10 days, for the prevention of crusts, the tattoo area must be moistened with warm water 3 times a day, then dry well and apply the drug. Once the lymph stops flowing, you no longer need to wash the tattoo with water every time. It is enough to apply the drug.

How to care for a tattoo in the first month

Mechanical stress, ultraviolet light, alcohol, chlorine or regular sweat – all of this can harm a tattoo. Basic rules to follow in the first month.

You can not scratch not only the tattoo itself, but also the place around it. Otherwise, it can lead to inflammation, or the drawing will fade. If the tattoo is still inflamed, you cannot self-medicate, you need to consult a doctor promptly.
Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, a fresh drawing can quickly lose color, so you need to forget about the beach and solarium for a while. In the first month, you need to go outside in clothes that cover the tattoo. To prevent the fabric from sticking to the tattoo, it must be covered with regular cling film. In the most extreme case, the tattoo site must be protected with a sunscreen with a high degree of protection..
Substances such as petroleum jelly, alcohol, chlorine and sweat can discolor the tattoo. For the time of healing, you need to forget about training in gyms, washing in saunas and swimming in pools. If necessary, protect the tattoo site with cling film.
Taking care of the tattoo is necessary not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Vitamin E will help prevent scars on the skin, as well as maintain a bright color. Therefore, you need to eat more foods rich in this vitamin. You can take vitamin E tablets. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water.

In the first week, the tattoo may not be bright enough. This is fine. The color will definitely be restored. If not all of the coloring pigments take root, discolored spots will be noticeable in the drawing. Perhaps some of the above rules have been violated. Only correction can fix it.

Photo of tattoo from 11/13/2020 (163 photos)