![]() (they put a barrier over the tattoo and DON'T allow it to breath which prelongs the natrual healing process)ģ.Do NOT use alcohol(dries out skin causing HEAVY scabs,longer healing time and it HURTS!!)Ĥ.Do NOT swim in clorine(Fades color,Ok after tattoo is healed) ![]() This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.ġ.Do NOT use vasoline or any other patroleum based Products. Before spending a lot of time in excessive heat, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30SPF sunblock. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Your tattoo is almost healed, and now is not the time to ruin it!Īfter your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays. And if it is scabbing, just leave it alone. The advice here is, don't pick, and don't scratch! If the skin itches, slap it. ![]() You will also start to itch, just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. Excessive scabbing indicates a poorly-done tattoo, but a little is sometimes normal and no need to panic. After that, continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment, to keep the skin soft.Īfter a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo.** Continue this procedure at least twice a day for two or three days. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Bacitracin would be the first choice in ointments, but if you don't have any, A&D vitamin enriched ointment (medical grade - not the kind used for diaper rash) is also acceptable.**Do not use Neosporin. Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry.I recomend a slight varity of treatments(because every person is different)Frist a tattoo is similar in skin trama to road rash or a scratch,So the care should not be any different than the care of such a wound(And i dont know anyone who puts Vasoline on a road rash or a scratch)įollow with a very light application of ointment. Your hand is your best tool in this case. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Use lukewarm water and antibacterial soap to gently wash away any ointment and to completely clean the area. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken.Īfter you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. It is very important that you follow these guidelines. Now, you have your fresh new tattoo, and you want to take good care of it! From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don't take proper care of it. ![]() New sterile needles must always be removed from an autoclave bag in front of you.Īlways ask to see examples of the artist's finished work. Ointment, ink, water and other items should not be returned to a universal container after it has been removed for use on a client. Being well informed will ease any insecurity that you might have.Įxplore the options,Check for these thing when you enter a shopĪsk to see the autoclave.dry heat and sterilization machines This documentary is an introduction into the world of tattooing and highlights many of the facts that should be known before you sit down in that tattoo chair. Something that one should explore fully so informed decisions can be made on the many aspects of the art. The fact that your choice will be for life, "getting inked" becomes a milestone in your life. Whatever your situation is at the moment, it can be an overwhelming world in which to enter when you are uninformed. Perhaps you have already looked in a few shops. I have been doing Tattoo's for 19 years.On this site you will find Pictures of Tattoo's I have done along with answers to everyday questions on Tattoo's,and the do's and don't of tattooing and there care.What to look for in your artists.I will be updating it often so i hope you will stop by and check up on my updates Hello, Im Dave your artist at Fine Lines Tattoo. HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ADVICE.EMAL ME HERE (Located at 19530 W Brady rd Elsie Michigan 48831(989)661-2336)
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