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Do’s and dont’s after getting a new tattoo
June 6, 2008 by admin, under Tattoo Care and Safety.
- Never hop right in the shower when you first get home with your new tattoo.
- Keep it dry for the first few days, but also clean it every few hours.
- Make sure your hands are clean before you touch tattoo to avoid infection.
- Use a tube of A&D ointment which can be purchase at your local drugstore.
It will keep your tattoo clean and shiny and should be used for the first few days. - Once the ointment starts to dry on the tattoo, wipe the old application off and apply some more. Don’t rub it too hard, or you could damage the healing process.
- Avoid using soap on your tattoos for the first few days.
- After 5 – 6 days, you can quit using the ointment and use an unscented body lotion instead. Avoid body lotions that have scents, as they can easily irritate the tender skin that resides under your tattoo.
- After you have used the lotion for a few days, you can stop using it.
- Most tattoos, after they have healed, tend to leave a scab in some areas. If your tattoo has a scab, you should be careful when you try to pick it or you might end up damaging your design. The best thing to do is you have a scab is to leave it alone or put an A&D ointment if it itches.
- Expose your healing skin to air as much as possible but avoid too much exposure to the sun.
- Avoid getting a lot of water on your new tattoo like swimming or indulging in a hot tub. Shower is okay
Basically, its the same as how you would care for a skin wound. If you had your tattoo done at a reputable tattoo parlor, the artist will surely provide you with complete instructions on how to take care of it. Make sure you carefully follow everything so as not to ruin your precious tat.
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