You’ve finally gotten that first tattoo that you’ve wanted and it turned out great. Now comes a very important, and overlooked, part of the tattoo procedure: the aftercare process. Even the best of Tattoos in Pacific Beach San Diego CA can be ruined with poor aftercare, so here are some handy tips that you need to know to care for your new tattoo.
Soap
After you’ve taken off the protective wrap that was applied at the parlor, you need to start cleaning your tattoo on a regular basis to avoid infection. Use an anti-bacterial soap and clean it when you wake up and when you go to bed. Don’t rub the tattoo with any great force when washing it. Just dab it or lightly use a finger in a swirling motion. Dry it off with similar care, being careful not to apply too much pressure.
Ointments
To help with the healing process, you should use a healing ointment of the topical antibiotic variety. Apply it to the tattoo in a thin layer that completely covers the area. Don’t just glob on a bunch of ointment because the skin needs to breath. Do this several times a day for three to five days or until the tattoo starts to peel.
Sleeping
Ink will still be leaking out of the skin the same day you had the tattoo done. This is normal; it’s just excess ink left over from the session. Just put on some old clothes that you won’t worry about getting ink stains on and the same for bedding that you use at night.
Clothing
While the tattoo is healing, don’t wear tight or abrasive clothing that will irritate it. For instance, if you have a tattoo on your forearm, stay away from long sleeved shirts and jackets for a week or two. Make sure the area on the body where the tattoo is located isn’t constantly chafing against clothes, especially heavy fabrics.
Scratching
When you get itching, peeling or scabbing, and you will, make sure you absolutely do not pull or scratch the affected area. If you do, you’ll be pulling out some of the ink that is trying to solidify and will cause patches in the tattoo.
Follow these tips if you want to get the best results for your Tattoos in Pacific Beach San Diego CA. Funhouse Tattoo of SD is an extremely professional and safe shop that emphasizes aftercare.
