LADY LUCK TATTOOS
BODY PIERCING & PERMANENT MAKE-UP
Tattoo Care
No tattoo is finished until the healing is complete. After the tattooist, has done his or her job, it's time for you to do yours. Your tattoo will come close to a month before it is completely healed.
During the first stage of healing (approx. 4-5 days) you might experience soreness, discomfort, swelling, irritation and redness. During this time it is important to keep your tattoo clean. Most tattoo artists will agree that you should wash your new tattoo at least 4-5 times per day with a mild anti-bacterial soap. Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. It is often recommended that you apply a very thin layer of antibiotic ointment after each wash (ask your tattoo artist to demonstrate.)
The second and final stage (3-4 weeks) will have a large effect on the rest of your tattoos life. A healing tattoo tends to dry out. At this point it is important to keep your tattoo moist. A good after care product will help prevent excess scabbing and infection which can leave your tattoo blemished or scarred.
Although some tattooists will recommend different approaches to healing, most will agree on 3 basic things:
During the first stage of healing (approx. 4-5 days) you might experience soreness, discomfort, swelling, irritation and redness. During this time it is important to keep your tattoo clean. Most tattoo artists will agree that you should wash your new tattoo at least 4-5 times per day with a mild anti-bacterial soap. Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. It is often recommended that you apply a very thin layer of antibiotic ointment after each wash (ask your tattoo artist to demonstrate.)
The second and final stage (3-4 weeks) will have a large effect on the rest of your tattoos life. A healing tattoo tends to dry out. At this point it is important to keep your tattoo moist. A good after care product will help prevent excess scabbing and infection which can leave your tattoo blemished or scarred.
Although some tattooists will recommend different approaches to healing, most will agree on 3 basic things:
- Keep your tattoo clean.
- Keep your tattoo moist.
- Keep your tattoo protected from direct sunlight.
TIP: Avoid creams and lotions that contain fragrances, artifical colors, and other unnecessary ingredients that can irritate a healing tattoo.
TIP: If you love the sun, make sure you give your tattoo plenty of time to heal before exposing it to direct sunlight. If you want to get a tattoo while away on a sunny vacation, make sure you do it towards the very end of your trip.
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