Tatto Healing And Aftercare Tips

A tattoo is one of the most dynamic symbols of self expression ever created and it ís important to rely on the expert guidance for the proper aftercare of your life-long treasure. Once you get yourself tattooed, your skin demands some extra care for that particular portion for a few days. Professional tattooists working with local, state, and national health authorities have prepared the following advice.

BANDAGE REMOVAL

The just finished tattoo is usually bandaged either using a guage pad and a masking tape or by applying antiboitic ointment and then covering with a plastic wrap. We suggest you to remove the bandage after 2-12hrs of its application. To heal properly, a wound needs to breathe.

Never attempt to rebandage your tattoo once it is removed. Make sure you remove the bandage with clean hands.

AVOID WETTING

A fresh tattoo on your skin is like an open wound, exposure to water for a prolonged time may lead to infection. Wetting of the tattoo during the healing period may also sometimes lead to dripping of the ink making your tatto look fader. Restrict bathing to ----atmost 10 minutes---- if possible. Also avoid swimming, hot tubs and saunas etc. for atleast two weeks.

DO NOT SCRATCH

You may encounter itching on your new tattoo during the healing period. Itching is a normal phenomenon on the tattooed area but remember not to pick at your scabs or scratch the tattoo. Scratcing may pull off the underlying layer of ink giving rise to a blank spot in the midst of the design and hence spoiling the artwork.
You may relieve the itching sensation by applying any hypoallergic moisturiser or by spraying alcohol on it or by simply slapping it.

CLEANSING

Promising cleaniness to your fresh tattoo is a must to avoid any kind of infection. With a clean hand wash your tattoo using a mild antibacterial soap and warm water. Use a clean soft cloth to pat the tattoo to make it dry or let it dry in air. Repeat the cleaning process 4-5 times a day.

AVOID DRYING

Cleansing should be followed by the application of an ointment for the first three days and by the application of a fragrance free cream for the following days. The primary aim is to keep the tattoo moist so as to prevent it from ---scabbing---. Applying right amount of cream or lotion is important as excess of it may lead to the suffocation of the wound.
Ointment or cream should be applied whenever you feel dryness or stiffness around the tattoo. Using them 4-5 times a day is recommended.

SAY NO TO SUN

Avoid exposure to sunlight when the healing process is on. A sunburn on your tattoo may lead to a lot of problems and cause your tattoo to fade away. After your tattoo is completely healed, applying a sun block is essential to keep the artwork bright and beautiful. Do not apply a sun block during the healing period.

By following these few simple procedures, you are sure to get great results from your new art work. However, it's important that you consult your own tattoo artist for any special instructions related to the aftercare of your specific tattoo.