How to take care of a new tattoo?
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Your tattoo artist should have given you instructions.
I've been inked many times, and by many different artists. All artists give different instructions, because that is what they have found to be the most effective.
What I have found to be the common theme between them all is this.
1. Keep the bandage on for no more than 3 to 4 hours after the tattoo is completed. DO NOT TOUCH IT IF YOU HAVE NOT WASHED YOUR HANDS WITH ANTI-BACTERIAL SOAP. This is because your tattoo is an open wound at this stage. You wouldnt touch a cut without washing your hands would you?
2. After you take the bandage off, immediately wash the tattoo with very hot soapy water. DO NOT use a wash cloth, this will cause more pain than needed, plus it will irritate your skin. You will need to press down very hard on the tattoo and slide your hand over it to get all of the dried plasma/blood off. DO NOT SOAK your new tattoo. After you have washed it, blot it dry with a clean towel.
3. After washing, apply a SMALL amount of ointment. A&D ointment is good, but DO NOT use any Neosporin, Vaseline or anything with Zinc in it. The Zinc will pull the color out and you will be left with a horrible looking tattoo. My tattoo artist recommends Aquaphor. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOO. I've never had a tattoo heal quicker than when I was using Aquaphor.
4. DO NOT over wash your tattoo. 2 times a day should be plenty. DO NOT over apply ointment either.
5. Everyone's skin is different, so there is no set time for when to start using lotion. Typically, you can change from the ointment to lotion after 3-7 days. Your tattoo will begin to scab over. DONT PICK AT IT. If it itches, slap it. DONT scratch it.
6. Use a non scented lotion. I prefer Curel Ultimate Healing. Its very thick and doesnt wear off quickly like others.
7. Continue using the lotion for about 2 weeks until the tattoo isnt scabbing anymore.
8. For the first 2 weeks, DO NOT soak the tattoo. That means no swimming, baths, hot tubs. If you must go in the sun, use a very high SPF sun block. You didnt pay all this money just to let your tattoo fade. This is an investment and a piece of art.
9. If your artist did a great job, refer people to him/her. They love this and will typically hook you up the next time you come in...I know mine did.
u are so stupid of doing it in the first place
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