 |
| Aftercare Tips for Tattoo |
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU: Aftercare tips for tattoo is very necessary to be taken in mind if you are thinking about getting one. These aftercare tips will help you to enjoy and flaunt your tattoo without any tensions and worry of infection and pain. The bodyart in your body will get full justice if you take care of your tattoo. The proper tattoo aftercare is very important for everyone who has tattoo in their body. The proper aftercare of the tattoo will help you to save your tattoo from fading of color, scars forming in the skin and will maintain the beauty of your tattoo forever.
- After getting tattoos always remember to keep it clean and away from bacteria which can lead to infection. Some of the tattoo artists put on a surgical type dressing, some wrap it in simple plastic sandwich wrap. Keep this bandage on over night for the first night.
- Wash your new tattoo softly under running water and antibacterial soap. You can use Soft Soap brand, and Dial too. However, make sure that it is antibacterial or antimicrobial. Keep in mind not to sink your tattoo, or overly wet it. Just use your fingertips and some lightly running water to rinse off the petroleum jelly, blood, ink that accumulates in the tattoo process.
- Always be sure not to use a cloth towel because they frequently port bacteria and such that you do not want to bring in into an open wound. Dry your tattoo with paper towel.
- During the aftercare process of tattoo, avoid harsh sun, swimming, sweating, or dirt. Keep your tattoo dry and clean. Icing the tattoo can also be supportive. This will help decrease irritation and also help with the pain.
- After a few days to a week, a thin layer of skin will start to strip away from the entire tattoo. Do not be afraid, this is totally normal. It is basically the scab coming off. Do not pick it or play with it. It will itch during this time, do not scratch! Your tattoo will still be very receptive and you may end up scratching or picking it open.
