Right Care Of A Fresh Tattoo

June 4, 2008 – 7:37 pm
by Mike Wamoult

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.

Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a clean towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. A&D vitamin enriched ointment would be my first choice, but if you don’t have any, Bacitracin or a similar antibacterial ointment is acceptable.

Do not use Neosporin. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not in trying to give proper care for new tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink.

After you have used the ointments for about 3-5 days then continue to keep the tattoo clean but at this point it is acceptable to use a mild lotion rather than ointment. The purpose is just to keep the skin soft. To ensure proper care of your new tattoo make sure any lotions that you apply are dye and fragrance free. Eucerin lotion seems to work the best for most people.

You can take a shower with your new tattoo but while it is okay to get your tattoo slightly wet, you shouldn’t soak it or get soap on it. You should avoid swimming regardless of whether you are swimming in a pool or in the sea.

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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