Caring For A New Tattoo In The Right Way
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by: MikeWamoult
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When you are done with your new tattoo, the next thing you are probably going to be bothered about is how you can take proper care of it. When you leave the tattoo studio, the tattoo artist is not responsible for any more problems you have with your tattoo later on if you fail to take care of your tattoo properly. It would be a smart idea to follow the advice which is given here. A properly etched tattoo in all the right conditions could easily turn bad if you fail to stick to the right curative procedures.
Before you walked out of the tattoo salon your artist will have covered up your tattoo with a bandage and for a very good reason. The purpose is to keep the air borne bacteria from invading your wound. Yes, as pretty as your new tattoo is, it is still a wound. Open flesh is a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. It is imperative that the bandage not be removed for at least two hours. Resist the urge to peel the bandage away to flaunt your new tat.
As soon as your bandage has been removed, you might want to wash your tattoo next. For this purpose you should stick to lukewarm water as well as liquid antibacterial soap so you can wash away the ointment as well as the blood from the general area of the tattoo. You should refrain from using a washcloth or any other forms of abrasive material. Your hand can serve the purpose and ensure that you stick to these instructions so you can remain confident of the fact that you are taking good care of your tattoo.
After all this the area should be patted down with a good and clean towel or a paper one so that you dry it completely. When this is done you can use a bit of ointment as well, ointment which has vitamins A and D would be the most suitable but in the absence of this, you may use Bacitracin or ant other similar antibacterial ointment.
Make sure you do not use Neosporin, it's a great idea for cuts and scrapes but it doesn't do as well for tattoos. Certain people have an allergic reaction to Neosporin and this may cause little red bumps which when they go away, make the ink go away as well.
After you have finished using the ointment for a period of between 3 and 5 days, then you should make sure that the tattoo is kept clean on a continual basis and for this you may use a mild lotion rather than using ointment. The purpose behind all this is to ensure that your skin is kept soft. Lotions that are free from dye and fragrances should also be used as well. Eucerin does wonders for a number of people too.
Showering with your new tattoo is okay just as long as you only get it slightly wet without soaking it or getting soap on it. Swimming is out of the question under any circumstances.
After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Excessive scabbing could indicate a poorly done tat. Apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. Taking proper care of your new tattoo means that you will have to endure a bit of discomfort so when your tat starts to heal it will itch but NEVER pick it or scratch it. Rather just slap it softly; this means the tattoo is almost healed.
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