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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Your tattoos will heal faster and retain their sharpness if you take care of them immediately after getting them tattooed. Leave the bandage on the tattoo for at least a few hours before gently remove it, wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap, then dry your skin. By keeping your skin clean and evenly moist, away from the sun, not relying on or scratching your tattoo, your tattoo will heal well.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Tattooing in the first day

1. Listen to tattooist's advice. The tattoo artist will teach you how to take care of your tattoo right after getting it tattooed, so you should follow their instructions. Each tattoo artist may have different bandages, so heed their advice to make sure the tattoo heals properly.
   • Write down their instructions on paper or save them on your phone so you don't forget them.

2. 

   
   
   Leave the tape on the tattoo for about 4 hours. Once the tattoo is done, the tattooist will clean the skin and apply antibacterial ointment, then cover the tattoo with a bandage or plastic wrap. After leaving the tattoo room, you must resist the urge to remove the bandage. The effect of the bandage is to protect the tattoo from dirt and bacteria, so you should leave it there for up to 4 hours before removing the bandage.
   • Every tattooist has different methods for tattooing, so ask when you should remove the bandages. Some tattooists may not wear bandages, depending on the product and technique they use.
   • If you leave the bandage on the tattoo for longer than the recommended time, you will be susceptible to infection and the ink may stain.

3. 

   
   
   Wash your hands before carefully removing the bandage. Washing your hands before removing the bandage will help prevent infection when you touch the tattoo. To make it easier to remove the dressing, you can sprinkle warm water on it to keep it from sticking to your skin. Slowly and carefully pull the tape out so as not to damage the tattoo.
   • Throw away the bandage.

4. 

   Wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap. Instead of soaking the tattoo in water, cuddle your hands and splash the tattoo with water. Use your fingers to gently rub the disinfectant or antibacterial soap on the tattoo, washing off any blood, plasma and ink leaks. This will help prevent premature scabs on the tattoo.
   • Do not use a washcloth, loofah or sponge to clean the tattoo, as these can be a build-up of bacteria. Do not use these materials before the tattoo has healed.
   • Avoid exposing the tattoo to the water directly - the water running out from the tap may be too strong for a new tattoo to come.

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   Let the tattoo dry naturally or use a clean towel to dry. While it is best to let the tattoo dry naturally after washing it, you can also gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry paper towel. Avoid rubbing the tissue on the tattoo to avoid irritating the skin.
   • The type of towel you use often can irritate the tattoo, or tiny cotton fibers can get stuck in the tattoo, so it's best to use a tissue to dry it.

6. 

   Apply an odorless antibacterial cream to the skin. Once the tattoo is completely dry, apply a little bit of a moisturizing ointment to the tattoo, preferably all-natural ointment used in post-surgery. Make sure to apply only a thin layer and gently dab the ointment into the skin. If you don't know what ointment to use, ask a tattooist which one is right for your skin.
   • Aquaphor is a good choice for skin moisturizers.
   • Do not use petroleum-based (petroleum) products like Vaseline or Neosporin, as these are too heavy and can clog pores.
   • Once you've washed and applied moisturizer, do not re-bandage.

Part 2 of 2: Facilitating tattoo healing

1. 

   Wash and moisturize the tattoo daily until the crust on the tattoo is removed. You should continue to wash the tattoo 2-3 times a day with antibacterial soap and warm water until the tattoo has healed. This can take 2-6 weeks, depending on the size and location of the tattoo.
   • While moisturizing is important, be careful not to let your tattoo lose steam with lotions or ointments - a thin layer applied to your skin is enough.
   • Continue to use a mild, fragrance-free soap as you wash it.

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   Avoid scratching or scratching the tattoo. During recovery, a scab may form on the tattoo, and this is normal. Let the scabs dry and come off on their own, don't scratch or scratch them to speed up the process. This can cause the crust to peel off too soon and leave holes or pale spots on the tattoo.
   • Dry, scaly, and flaky skin can be very itchy, but if you scratch it, the scabs on the tattoo may peel off.
   • Keep applying moisturizing ointments to fight itch if you experience this.

3. 

   Avoid direct sunlight on the tattoo. The sun's burning rays can blister the skin and discolor some of the color on the tattoo. So it's best to avoid exposing the tattoo to the sun for at least 3-4 weeks until the basic tattoo has healed.
   • Once the tattoo has healed, you should apply sunscreen to keep it from fading.

4. 

   Avoid soaking the tattoo in water. While you are waiting for your tattoo to heal, do not swim in swimming pools or in seawater. You should also avoid soaking in the tub. Heavy exposure to water can cause the ink to seep out of the skin and affect the beauty of the tattoo. Water can also contain dirt, bacteria or other chemicals that can cause infection.
   • You can return to these activities once the tattoo has healed, but during this time you should only wash it in the sink or shower.

5. 

   Wear clean, loose fitting clothing to avoid tattoo irritation. Try not to wear tight clothing or hold the tattooed skin tight, especially early on. During the healing process, the tattoo will ooze excess plasma and ink, causing the clothes to stick to the tattoo. Then the undressing will cause pain, in addition can cause the peeling of new scabs formed on the tattoo.
   • If the clothes get on the tattoo, don't pull them off! You should wet the area of ​​the tattooed skin with water so that the clothes can be loosened and removed without damaging the tattoo.
   • Tight clothing will prevent oxygen from being transported to the tattooed area, where oxygen is essential for recovery.

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   Wait until the tattoo has healed before doing any work that requires effort. If the tattoo takes up a large area on the skin or near joints (such as the elbows or knees), the healing time may be longer if the skin is forced to move a lot through physical activity. Movement causes the skin to crack and irritate, making the healing process lengthy.
   • If your job requires a lot of exercise, such as a construction or dancing career, you might consider getting a tattoo right before a day or two off so you have time for it to heal. go back to work.
7. Keep a diet after getting a tattoo. After tattooing, in order for the tattoo to be beautiful, you need to have a reasonable diet to avoid keloids, tattoos do not eat color evenly.
   • Seafood: shrimp, crab, sea fish, squid ... (after 5 days)
   • Chicken (after 1 week)
   • Foods processed from sticky rice (after 1 week)
   • Alcohol, beer, alcoholic beverages (after 3 days)
   • Water spinach and eggs (after 2 weeks)

Advice

• Use clean, old sheets for the first few nights after getting your tattoo done in case the tattoo leaks.
• Return to the tattoo room if you feel you need a tattoo repair.
• Make sure your clothes and towels are clean while you wait for the tattoo to heal.
• Check the ingredients of the soap and lotions to make sure the product doesn't contain artificial fragrances or alcohol.
• You may need to get help with tattoo care if your tattoo is in a difficult to reach place.
• Contact a doctor or tattooist immediately if there are signs of infection (Between 6-14 days after tattooing)

Warning

• Do not leave the bandage / wrap on the tattoo for more than 3 hours.
• Avoid using hot water to wash your tattoos.
• Do not shave the hair on the tattoo before the tattooed skin has healed. If you want to shave around the tattoo, remember not to use shaving cream on the tattoo to avoid irritation.