subject: Tattoo Aftercare - How To Take Care Of Fresh Tattoo [print this page] Tattoo Aftercare - How To Take Care Of Fresh Tattoo
So you went and got your first tattoo. If you're reading this right now, you're probably not hung over and regretting your choice in artwork, otherwise you would be reading the article on the best methods for removing a tattoo. Most probably you will be pretty pleased with your latest body ink.
Since you are not full of remorse, you're most likely wondering, "OK, it's wrapped up in a bandage and it's oozing. Now what should I do?"
If you don't take proper care of your beautiful new piece of art, you can end up with a nasty infection or unsightly scarring. Now who would want that?
Luckily for many years people have made pretty much every mistake you could think of so that you can properly care for your tattoo. Let's go over the basics, shall we?
Whatever you do, don't remove the covering, at least for a couple of hours. I know, I know, your girlfriend or boyfriend is squealing with anticipation to see you new masterpiece, but it's just not worth it. Hang on for a while because patient is a virtue.
Think about it for a while, your artist of choice just bombarded your skin with a small needle attached to an electromagnetic gun. Your skin has been punctured with thousands of tiny holes. It's sore and it's bleeding, which spells infection.
Now another thing you should know is about what to cover your healing skin with after those first couple of hours of getting inked. You may have sterile gauze or bandage wrapping up your tattoo, or maybe your artist applied something called "Saran Wrap".
This article is not going to go into a tirade on which is the best method to wrap a new tattoo. If you want to witness the ongoing soap opera on this subject, Google "Saran wrapping tattoos" and see what results that pops up.
