Tattooing is almost a medical operation. That is why immediately after it the skin needs special care. Unfortunately, not all listen to the recommendations of the master and leave the newly acquired decoration to heal independently. This attitude can lead to a lot of problems, including the deterioration of the quality of tattoos and infections.
Starting to take care of the image on the skin should be immediately after application. The first procedures for disinfection will be carried out by the master, the subsequent actions must be carried out by the client himself.
Proper tattoo care
The very first days of tattoo treatments are the most painful. First of all, a bandage is applied to the place of application. The period of wearing it depends on the size of the affected area. The minimum period is 4 hours. It happens that you want to wear a bandage more than a day.
After removing the bandage tattoo should be washed with warm water and soap without alcohol. Wipe the skin should not, it should dry on their own.After drying, the picture should be smeared with a special cream and repeat it regularly until complete healing. Such a tool should recommend the client to the master.
Washing and lubrication of the tattoo is carried out at least three days. Most often, after this period, the healing process can take place without external intervention. After about 4 days a crust will appear on the tattoo. Rip off it or in some way injure the skin in this place can not. This may damage the pattern, which will require correction. Scaly tattoo will itch. This itch will have to suffer and not to touch the irritated area. If the crust was still carelessly damaged, then the place should immediately be spread with a wound-healing cream. If after this, however, a correction was needed, then the procedure for the care and healing will have to be restarted.
Recommendations
- In the process of restoring the skin after applying a tattoo can not heat the place of the picture. This means that hot showers and baths will have to be postponed. If you take a warm shower (not a bath!), Pre-lubricate the tattoo with petroleum jelly or other protective agent.
- Baths, saunas, solariums can also not attend at least a month.
- Avoid direct sunlight on the tattoo (at least 1 month). In the future, use the cream with a maximum SPF-factor.
- If the tattoo is in a closed place that often sweats, then physical exercise should be limited.
- One interesting fact to keep in mind: alcohol increases pressure and stimulates blood flow. That is, it is likely that the pigment will be washed out of the skin much faster. Therefore, it is recommended to give up alcohol for several months.
- Protect the tattoo area from contact with animals.
If you follow these simple recommendations, you can keep the picture in the best possible way and avoid painful sensations.
Tattoo care with film
Modern salons offer an innovative method of care for fresh tattoos. For this special film is used. Among the advantages of this method:
- no need to wear a bandage;
- due to its special composition, the film allows air to pass through and allows the skin to breathe;
- the film is transparent, which allows you to see the picture and monitor its condition;
- This method of care will allow you to permanently preserve the brightness of the tattoo;
- the film is applied once immediately after application and on the sixth day the tattoo heals;
- the method allows you to wear any clothes;
- the film creates protection against water;
- This material is convenient for fixation on the folds due to its elasticity.
How to use the film
Another advantage is ease of use. From the roll you need to cut off the desired size of the piece. Next, color edges are separated from the film and tensioned at the site of the drawing, while pressing it against the skin. In the process, the top layer is slowly peeled off, which ensures the necessary grip and sterility.
It is necessary to calculate the amount of the film so that it goes beyond the edges of the tattoo by half a centimeter. It is also important to gently smooth the material over the surface, expelling air bubbles.
The average cost of the film depends on the area of the tattoo: 15 to 50 cm will cost 1000 rubles; if the dimensions vary in the range of 10-30 cm, then you can meet the 300-500 rubles.
Tips for tattoo care after removing the film
- Those involved in sports will have to limit themselves to this only in the first 2-3 days after applying the tattoo. This period will need to be extended in the case when the drawing is on the spot where clothing or equipment will rub it.
- Wash the tattoo should be 2 times a day with liquid soap. After complete drying, the skin is smeared with cream.
- It is important to choose the right clothes - it should not rub the place with the tattoo. In this case, the picture should be safely hidden from dust and sun. Too tight clothing can adversely affect the brightness of the tattoo.
- Prolonged water procedures should be temporarily discontinued. In the water you can spend no more than 10 minutes.In addition, the water from the pool with chlorine and salty sea water adversely affect the color of the pigment.
- Every day you need to drink about 2 liters of water. This will balance the metabolism, which will allow the skin to recover faster. Unpleasant smell from the tattoo indicates the harmful processes in the skin, so you should immediately consult a doctor.
Ointments and Tattoo Care
Since a tattoo is an injury to the skin, in most cases the use of special preparations is recommended. Those lucky enough to get rid of minimal injuries can get by with the film according to the method indicated above. But it is safer to carry out prevention with ointments.
The main properties suitable for healing tattooed place ointments:
- soothing effect;
- moisturizing;
- deflation crust formation.
Among those favorites are:
- "Bepanten";
- "Depantenol";
- D-Panthenol;
- "Dexopanthenol."
For the preservation of the tattoo it is necessary to apply such ointments with a thin layer. Substances in the composition of the preparations restore the skin and accelerate healing. For the best effect, before applying a new layer, it is recommended to wash off the remnants of the previous coating and the blood.
"Bepanten" is great for healing the skin after tattooing. It moisturizes well and does not allow the skin to dry and crack. Allergies and other complications after this drug are practically not observed. It is necessary to use ointment several times a day.
"Traumel C" has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties. Pre-treatment site is recommended to wipe "chlorhexidine."
"Panthenol" is most often used for burns. It is easy to apply due to the spray shape. It will relieve dryness, speed healing and relieve itching.
Solcoseryl effectively accelerates the transport of oxygen in the injured area, which improves skin regeneration.
After healing, the master recommends switching to pure petroleum jelly without fragrances and dyes. The preparations "Sintomitsin", "Levomekol", "Rescuer" should not be used as their action is intended to remove the foreign cells from the wound, which in this case is the pigment.
In addition, depending on the problem, you can additionally turn to other drugs. If the skin is unbearably itchy, then a compress with Sinoflan can help. It is important not to exceed the recommended dosage.
