So you finally
decided to get a tattoo.
You should go to a recommended
tattoo artist. He will discuss
your intent and probably
show you some designs to
pick from. If you do not
like any of them you can
ask him to do a custom one.
Take great care when choosing
the design of your new tattoo
because you will live with
it all your life. After
getting a tattoo, you should
know some aftercare tips
that cannot be ignored.
If you go
to a good tattoo shop, the
tattooist will clean and
apply antiseptic ointment
to the tattoo while creating
it. This is, hands down,
the healthiest way to make
a tattoo.
After the
job is finished, the tattoo
artist will clean it and
use another coat of ointment.
The tattooist will then
apply a piece of cellophane
or soft tissue.
After all
that is done, the tattooist
will explain you how to
take care of your new tattoo,
or he will give you a sheet
with detailed instructions.
In case none of this happens,
here is an explanation for
what you should do.
Simply
Steps for Caring for your
new Tattoo
1.
First of all, when you get
home, do not jump
immediately in the shower.
General advice is to keep
it clean, but dry. Avoid
touching the tattoo, but
if you need to, make sure
to wash your hands very
well before touching the
area. This way you will
not have any complications
or infections.
2.
Go to any drug
store where you can find
a tube of A&D Ointment.
Apply it on the tattoo for
the first four to six days.
Be very careful not to rub
too hard the new tattoo.
Do not use soap in the first
few day, it is not recommended.
3.
After few days,
you can stop using the A&D
Ointment. If you want, try
to use some kind unscented,
unmediated body lotion,
as some scents may irritate
the still-tender skin of
your tattoo.
4.
After you have applied the
body lotion (up to one week)
you can stop doing that.
A common problem is that
when the tattoo heals it
will scab in some portions.
Make sure if you pick at
the scabs to be very careful
not to damage your tattoo
design. So the best remedy
for you and your tattoo
is to let it heal alone.
So after
you get a new tattoo and
follow these instructions,
you can almost be sure that
you will not have any problems.
