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As soon as you are done with your tattoo you are probably going to be concerned about how to take proper care of it. After you leave the tattoo parlor, the artist won't be responsible for any problems you might have later on if you fail to take proper care of it. It is rather essential that you follow through with the guidelines which are provided here. Even a very great tattoo may easily turn into a terrible disaster if you fail to take proper care of it after the procedure.

Prior to your exit from the tattoo parlor, your tattoo artist will cover your fresh tattoo with a bandage. The reason for this bandage is in order to prevent bacteria from getting into your wound, despite the fact that your tattoo is a tattoo, it is also a wound. A wound is open flesh and it is prime real estate for bacteria as well as an infection. It is important that you do not remove your bandage for at least two hours.

After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial soap to gently wash away any ointment, blood to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case. Follow these instructions carefully so you can be certain that you are taking proper care of your new tattoo.

After all this the area should be patted down with a good and clean towel or a paper one so that you dry it completely. When this is done you can use a bit of ointment as well, ointment which has vitamins A and D would be the most suitable but in the absence of this, you may use Bacitracin or ant other similar antibacterial ointment.

Make sure you do not use Neosporin, it's a great idea for cuts and scrapes but it doesn't do as well for tattoos. Certain people have an allergic reaction to Neosporin and this may cause little red bumps which when they go away, make the ink go away as well.

After you have used the ointments for about 3-5 days then continue to keep the tattoo clean but at this point it is acceptable to use a mild lotion rather than ointment. The purpose is just to keep the skin soft. To ensure proper care of your new tattoo make sure any lotions that you apply are dye and fragrance free. Eucerin lotion seems to work the best for most people.

You can shower with a new tattoo. It's OK to get your tattoo wet, just try not to soak it. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo, just remove it quickly with water. Swimming, whether it is a pool, fresh water or salt water should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.

After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Excessive scabbing could indicate a poorly done tat. Apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. Taking proper care of your new tattoo means that you will have to endure a bit of discomfort so when your tat starts to heal it will itch but NEVER pick it or scratch it. Rather just slap it softly; this means the tattoo is almost healed.

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