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Tattoo Care
Got a new tattoo or planning to get one? Read this article for useful tips and suggestions about tattoo care…
Getting a tattoo might have been on you ‘to-do’ list for a long time, but if you’ve finally decided to do it once and for all then there are a few things, which you should know. Adequate safety precautions and maintenance steps are a must before and after you get a tattoo. Here is a list of things to do and things to avoid before and after a tattoo.
Tattoo Care: Things to Remember Before You Get a Tattoo
First of all, be really sure whether you are ready to get a tattoo. Some countries has a set age limit for a person to be eligible to get a tattoo, so make sure you are eligible and are legally allowed to indulge in tattooing.
Secondly make sure that you visit a credible tattoo artist who owns a legal, safe and clean workplace. Remember that infected needles can be more harmful than you think. You don’t want to end up with an infection.
Ensure the tattoo artist is using sterilized and clean needles for every client. In addition to this, you should never get a tattoo if you are sick or not feeling well. Ensure that you’ve had sufficient food and taken some rest before you get a tattoo.
Getting tattooed on an empty stomach, or under the influence of painkillers, alcohol or drugs can have adverse side effects like nausea, increased bleeding and dizziness.
Tattoo Care: Things to Remember After You Get a Tattoo
Well now that you finally took the plunge and got your tattoo, it is time to take sufficient care of that tattoo so that no further harm is caused. A tattoo is after all an open wound, which means you flesh is exposed to open air, which contains lots of infectious bacteria.
The tattoo artists put a bandage on the tattoo to protect it from and airborne or any other infections and advise you to leave the bandage on for a minimum of 2-4 hours, which should be followed sincerely. Try and avoid tattoo artists who provide the plastic bandage for the tattoos since this is a very unhealthy practice.
After the set time limit you need to wash the tattoo. Wash your tattoo with lukewarm water and consult your tattoo artist about the type of anti-bacterial soap, which can be used to clean the tattooed area. Do not use any ointments and creams without prescription. Trust the experts and use recommended products only. After the nascent stage, you can use any regular ointment for your skin however you need to avoid ointments and cream, which have added dyes and fragrances.
Many people are not sure whether they can shower, bathe, or go swimming after getting a tattoo. The answer is avoiding swimming and hot tub activities for at least 2-3 weeks after getting a tattoo. A swimming pool might be the source of many bacterial infections, which can infect your tattoo. A shower is fine though.
The important part is preventing the soaking of the tattoo in water. As for the scabs that will develop once the wound starts healing, remember that no matter what you do, don’t try and scratch the scabs or apply any ointment to it. It will come off on its own, so do not ruin the tattoo by scratching it .
In addition to this, make sure that you do not expose your tattoo to any harmful chemicals and even harsh sunlight. Take care of your tattoo in order to keep it healthy, clean and beautiful. Remember that getting a tattoo and flaunting might be fun, but only and only if you are ready to take care of the tattoo and follow all the necessary precautions.
| By Uttara Manohar Published: 5/5/2008 |
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