Most common questions used to investigate
Do you have to bandage around your tattoo?
Do you want to have a bath?
Do you have to go out in the sun?
Do you feel itchy?
Are you following the instructions given by the artist?
Are you ready to go back for touch-ups?
Common conclusions
The artist who has done the tattoo for you will cover it with petroleum jelly and a bandage to protect your tattoo from external damage. You can remove the bandage after 24 hours and don't have to replace it with another bandage. Maybe you can apply some vaseline or ointment on it gently about two times a day.
Knowing when to wash your tattoo is essential for good care. As soon as you remove the bandage, you must wash the area with an antimicrobial soap and pat it dry. Also, wash your tattoo twice a day to prevent infections in that area. Use a good soap and pat the area dry. Never scrub the area too hard as this can increase infection. A better option is to apply petroleum jelly to that area. For about a month, take a shower and don't soak it in a bathtub.
Consider staying away from direct sunlight for about a month. It is ok to spend a few minutes, but not for an extended time like a sunbath. You have to follow this procedure for about a month and if you still have to go out, wear a sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 or higher.
Never ever scratch your tattoo even if you feel itchy. A better option is to gently rub on your tattoo so that the itchy feeling is addressed without harming the tattoo. Also, the tattoo can scab or flake as it heals. Avoid picking it as this can remove the ink and lead to faded or removed patches. That said, head to a doctor if the tattoo is unbearably itchy, red, or bleeding.
The artists will give you a set of instructions to follow, so your tattoo heals quickly and doesn't fade off. Make sure to follow them precisely even if they are a bit inconvenient for the first few days. It will eventually speed up the process of healing and will reduce your feeling of discomfort.
You may have to go back to the artist for touch-ups, especially if you were exposed to the sun, and your tattoo had faded in the process. Most artists allow you to go back within the first six weeks, so make the most of it.
Perfect! Keep that option in mind if you're facing problems and want to go back to fix a problem.
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