Practical tips for caring for a “fresh tattoo”

* The material is for informational purposes only, is not an instruction for action – only the opinion of the author. Be sure to contact your doctor if you have any signs of inflammation or other problems with the tattoo..

A tattoo is a desire to express your emotions, preferences, worldview, but it needs special care, especially in the first few days after application. The most important rule here is to entrust the work only to a professional master..

Practical tips for caring for a “fresh tattoo” – a little simple and important

After applying the image, the master applies a bandage to the wound in order to ensure that it is protected from germs and dirt. There are two types of dressings: dense, thin, like a film.

Thick bandages must be worn without removing for at least 24 hours. Thick bandages, of which the bandage is made, provide full air access to the skin and allow it to breathe.

A thin bandage or film must be kept for two to three hours, as it prevents the passage of air, and the tattoo can “wear out”.

In some cases, a regular medical bandage sold at a pharmacy is used. Such a bandage must be removed immediately upon arrival home and in no case should it be torn from the skin if it is tight and cannot be removed. Otherwise, you will get a blurry drawing that has lost brightness..

Before removing absolutely any bandage, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to avoid getting dirt into the wound, and, worse, infection. It is undesirable to wipe the damaged area of ​​the skin, it is enough just to blot it with a soft towel, while the water should not be cold or hot, but slightly warm.

Moisten the tattoo with ointment daily. The best option is 2-3 times a day until the crust disappears from the damaged area. The resulting crust cannot be combed and rubbed, the pattern will lose its brightness and may come off in some places. Use the ointment that the master advised you or another moisturizer that contains disinfecting components and try to apply it in a thin layer to the wound. Follow all the advice and recommendations that were given to you during the procedure in order to avoid constant adjustments in the future..

Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight for the first three to four weeks. It will burn out in the sun and in the future will not look as bright as in the original version. Use sunscreen or cream to avoid direct sunlight if you wear clothing that does not cover the tattooed body part. Clothes should not be tight-fitting, do not adjoin tightly to the damaged area.

After applying a tattoo, it is undesirable to visit the bathhouse and sauna, swim in the pool, go to the solarium until the wound is completely healed. After the rehabilitation period, you do not need to start treatment, but continue to moisturize the skin without letting it dry out.

It is very important to refrain from drinking alcohol one day before getting a tattoo and the day after. Alcoholic drinks tend to thin the blood and blood may leak during application, as a result of which the paint will not adhere to the skin. Painkillers have the same effect..

In some cases, tattoo correction is required, it mainly depends on the type of skin. Then the time for rehabilitation will increase significantly. If you notice redness or inflammation at the tattoo site, you should consult a doctor..

Prepared by: DZHIDZHI (Spelling)