Tattoo care in the early days
Here you will learn about caring for a tattoo in the first days, get some useful tips and tricks, learn the basic rules, read about unacceptable mistakes.
Important!
If any inflammation occurs (redness, irritation, etc.), be sure to consult a qualified doctor. It’s simple and inexpensive, but guaranteed to save your health and life. Do not self-medicate!
Tattoo care in the early days: facts, tips, rules
The quality of the executed drawing depends on how high-quality the care of the tattoo will be. The wound heals in several stages, each of which has its own specific characteristics.
Tattoo care in the first hours
Literally immediately after the tattoo is done, the tattoo artist treats the place with an antiseptic and wound-healing ointments. Often, a food film is applied on top, which is fixed with a medical plaster. Thus, the fresh tattoo will be protected from external irritants and germs. However, the film must be removed after a few hours to prevent fogging..
- After removing the cling film, the tattoo must be washed with warm running water and antibacterial soap (preferably liquid). If there is no liquid soap, lather your palms with regular soap and gently rinse the tattoo.
- The next step is to wipe off the tattoo by blotting with a towel, plain or paper. In no case wipe the tattoo as after a regular shower, thus, you can damage the fresh “tattoo”.
- Apply the healing ointment, Bepanten or Panthenol, in a small layer. Such ointments can be bought at the pharmacy nearest to the tattoo parlor..
- Cut out the required size from the absorbent diaper, it can also be purchased at the pharmacy nearest to the salon, cover the tattoo and fix the diaper with a plaster or other convenient method.
Care in the early days
The most important stage, which determines the speed and quality of healing. The care process is not complicated, but requires regular attention.
- Wear the film for no more than 6-12 hours, but it is better to check with the master;
- Wash the wound with water and antibacterial soap, but do not wipe it off – blot it a little with a paper towel and wait until it dries by itself;
- Use special healing ointments;
- Repeat these procedures three times a day for the first few days after drawing..
Be sure to follow all the recommendations of your master for faster healing. If you feel that something is wrong with your tattoo, urgently call the master and go for a consultation!
General recommendations
- Make sure that a crust of lymph does not form on the skin, because it can harm the pattern;
- Before touching the tattoo, wash your hands well with soap and water;
- Do not take a contrast shower. Wash with lukewarm or slightly lukewarm water;
- It is better to postpone sports and training, especially if the drawing is in a place where it will be flooded with sweat all the time;
- Choose the right clothes that will not chafe the pattern and irritate the skin;
- Avoid the pool and the sea, because chlorinated and salt water can harm a tattoo..
In conclusion, we note that tattoos made directly in the salon heal quickly and easily if properly cared for. Only a few types of pigments can cause allergies, which fortunately is very rare. Therefore, follow the drawing, drink more water and give up alcohol for a while..
The text is the opinion of the author, does not claim to be the ultimate truth.
The text of the article was prepared by: MIRONSC (Miron Zolin)