By the end of week 2, all signs of swelling, redness, and irritation should be resolved. Even if your tattoo appears to be fully healed on the surface, you are still susceptible to infection in the early weeks, as looks can be deceiving. Try to touch your tattoo as little as possible and let any scabs or flaking skin fall off naturally.
Showering is absolutely fine and when you shower, this is a great opportunity to give the tattoo a good clean and remove any excess plasma or dry skin that is present in the area. If you can wait until the next day, even better. If waiting to shower is not an option, be careful not to saturate your tattoo with water. Please do your best to avoid any shampoo or other scented products from coming in contact with your new tattoo. It's a good idea to avoid tight clothing around the tattooed area. Things like waist bands and bra straps can rub and irritate the new tattoo, causing more trauma and stopping it from healing properly.
Your tattoo artist will recommend sticking to loose fitting clothes until the tattoo heals completely. During the healing process, avoid direct sunlight and sunbeds as this will cause damage to your skin and increase the likelihood of the tattoo to fade.
Once healed, always apply high factor sunscreen to your tattoo on sunny days to ensure it stays as vibrant as possible. When booking your tattoo, let us know if you are intending to go on vacation so we can make sure your tattoo will have enough time to heal. When you decide to make a long-term commitment in ink, it is crucial that you take the necessary steps for proper tattoo care. From avoiding infection and washing your new tattoo with soap at least twice per day to keeping it covered with cling film for those first initial days, it all works together to give you the best outcome possible.
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FAQ - frequently asked questions regarding tattoo aftercare. What to expect after getting a tattoo. Immediate tattoo aftercare. Keep Your Tattoo Clean. We recommend short showers until your skin has fully healed. Look after yourself Post Tattoo. For example, you may choose to decline that midweek pint and remain hydrated, whilst preventing your skin from drying up.
The time you should keep your tattoo wrapped with cling film also depends on what your tattoo artist thinks is appropriate. Some tattoo artists recommend you keep the tattoo wrapped between 2 and 4 hours , others recommend you keep the tattoo wrapped overnight.
However, this is a bit more complicated. For example, if your tattoo is fresh and heavily bleeding, you should take off the cling film and wash the tattoo. Each tattoo situation is unique and the aftercare depends on the type of the tattoo, size, and placement, as well as the preferences and practices of the particular tattoo artists.
Some tattoo artists will say that you can use cling film or plastic foil to re-wrap your new tattoo. However, this is also highly debatable. Cling film should be used as a last resort, due to the possible issues with hygiene and cling film potentially not being sterile or causing infection. As many tattoo artists say, cling film is the last resort to tattoo wrapping and it should be avoided.
Cling film is good for tattoo wrapping right after the tattoo is done; once you remove the cling film, in the following 2 to 4 hours, you should not use it to re-wrap the tattoo. Now, the reason for this lies in the fact that cling film is made from plastic.
The plastic is not a breathable material, so it traps the air in the tattoo, preventing it from naturally drying out and healing. Without drying out, the tattoo cannot close and seal. Not to mention that the plastic wrap created a tattoo vacuum, which can heat up the tattooed skin, promoting quicker bacteria and germ breeding and growth. There were also cases of tattoo blowout being caused by cling film and plastic tattoo wraps.
The first tattoo wrapping is done by your tattoo artist. Instructions: Your tattoo artist or yourself will put it on the tattooed area, then keep it on for up to 5 days. Read also: Protective tattoo film vs cling film: pros and cons. Depending which type of product tattoo film or plastic foil , your tattoo may require a wrapping for more than one day.
It is also reliant on a couple of factors, including your tattoos' location and whether it is easily exposed to germs, or if you have a condition that may cause you to heal at a slower than average speed. Knowing how long you should keep your tattoo wrapped includes knowing whether to keep it wrapped while sleeping.
As we've spoken before, if using regenerative tattoo film there's no discussion: the answer is yes, we should keep our tattoo wrapped at night. Many tattoo artists believe that sleeping with a freshly inked tattoo may be uncomfortable and put you at an elevated risk of infection , which is why they recommend putting on a fresh wrapping before bed for the first night only.
It's important to understand that keeping your tattoo wrapped hinders the healing process by restricting air from reaching the tattoo, therefore we should let it breath as much as possible. Some artists argue that consistently wrapping your tattoo promotes germs and bacterial growth on the healing skin. This contention is why it is imperative to listen to the guidance of your tattoo artists. And, if it is a particular concern, inform your artist. During the first two days after getting tattooed, your skin will secrete both plasma and blood.
This is a completely normal part of the healing process, but these fluids can cause itching and possibly cause the skin to stick to your bedding. Leaving the bandage on may seem like a sound way to ensure that your tattoo is safe from infection and other forms of potential harm. However, this theory is a bit misguided. Leaving the bandage on for too long can actually result in infection. If your tattoo develops any type of rash or discharge during healing, do not hesitate to see a doctor.
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This info should guide you through the care of healing your tattoo, but if you have any other questions while it is healing, do not hesitate to contact your artist directly or call the shop for immediate reply. There are no stupid questions about healing. Always wash your hands before touching the tattoo.
During healing do NOT: Wrap the tattoo after the first night wearing breathable clothes over it is fine as long as they are not causing friction.
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