The temperature after a tattoo - the causes of occurrence, how to minimize the risk of complications

How to take care of a tattoo

How to take care of a tattoo - detailed information you will get from the qualified masters of our salon. At the end of the session you will be applied a special barrier protection in the form of a film. After applying the tattoo it is necessary to block the flow of oxygen, which prevents the excretions from drying out and turning into a dried crust. After 1, 5-2 hours, it is necessary to remove the film and thoroughly wash the tattoo with a soapy solution. Tattoo care includes a complex of important activities - information about them will provide tattoo studio "Tattoo-77".

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Why is it necessary to take care of a tattoo? The process of tattooing is a hammering of paint under the skin, which is immediately traumatized, and the fresh drawing at first looks like one solid wound. Therefore, until the complete healing is required to undergo a period of rehabilitation, otherwise there can be serious complications. Having decided to put an image on the body, it is important for everyone to know how to take care of the tattoo.

And in order for the image to remain clear and bright, care for it must be competent and correct. If a responsible approach to the process of restoration, it will pass without damage to health, and the tattoo will enjoy the beauty for many years.

There can be no exact answer to the question of how long a tattoo heals, because it depends on the structure of the skin and the immunity of the body.

Some people need only a few days to recover, while others need much more time.

Besides, the place of tattooing is important: for example, on the ankle the healing process lasts longer than on the arm, but it is necessary to take care of a fresh tattoo, regardless of its application.

Approximately a couple of days after the session, a crust appears on the drawing as a result of the formation of suds. Many people make the mistake and rip it off, which should not be done categorically.

Yes, the traumatized place on the skin itches and peels, which is why tattoo care is so important. And if the healing process goes correctly, the crust will soon disappear on its own.

On average it takes from 7 to 10 days to recover. Depending on the structure of the skin, it is often necessary to correct the tattoo after healing, and you should be prepared for a longer rehabilitation time.

And to make the tattoo less itchy, it should be lubricated with healing agents that will reduce the discomfort.

The skin will gradually stop itching, the redness around the design will disappear, and the healing stages of the tattoo will pass with minimal discomfort.

General recommendations:

• After applying the tattoo, it is necessary to exclude visiting bathhouses, saunas and solariums (sunbathing) for 3 weeks;
• It is also necessary to exclude sports and strong physical activity for 5 days;
• During the time of healing in the area of the tattoo itching may occur (this is normal) DO NOT ITCH! THERE IS A RISK OF LOSING THE TATTOO AND GETTING AN INFECTION!
• During the time of healing the tattoo can be covered by a film, as at a burn after a strong sunburn (this is normal) SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED! IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO LOSE A TATTOO AND AN INFECTION!
• REMEMBER!!! Ultraviolet rays are the first enemy for a tattoo! If you want your tattoo to retain its aesthetic appearance as long as possible, do not forget to protect it with specialized creams.

Modern method of healing recommended by tattoo artists:

1. After applying the tattoo, the master will seal the work with a specialized film "Suprasorb F"

• With the film you must walk around for 5 days;
• The place under the film should not sweat (exclude physical activities and hot baths, only showers);
• Do not break the integrity of the film (do not pierce, do not wrap it around anything)!
• During the first 24 hours there can be an accumulation of sundew (lymph) and paint - this is normal.

1. In 5 days after fixation of the film should be removed (you can do it yourself or ask the master)

• Pick up the edge of the film, grab it and pull it to the side as much as possible, keeping the film stretched all the time, continue to remove it;
• After removing the film, wash the tattoo with liquid soap without using sponges or other aggressive action.

1. After removing the film, for 2 weeks, do not forget to apply a special ointment with regenerating properties ("Doctor Pro")

The traditional method of healing:

1. Immediately after applying the tattoo, the artist covers the image disposable diaper or stretch - film to avoid contact with the environment. For some time the skin around the image can be a little bit sore and remain red, at first you will feel a little bit of trepidation THIS IS NORMAL! The main thing - do not let the dirt and infection.
2. 2-4 hours after application, the bandage is removed and the tattoo is thoroughly washed with warm water (careful movements) and soap (preferably without much perfume and alkali) until it "squeaks". Under no circumstances should you use a washcloth or pen to scrub away the dried-on clots of blood.
3. Then, use a paper towel or tissue to gently blot the image until it is completely dry.
4. Then apply a dexpanthenol-based healing ointment, preferably a professional tattoo care product ("Doctor Pro"). Allow the tattoo to breathe for 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Then cover the image again with protective sheeting, securing the edges with rolled honey. Plaster or paper tape.

This procedure (rinsing, applying ointment, wrapping) should be repeated every 4-5 hours for 4-5 days. After 4-5 days the healing ointment should be applied for another ~ 7-10 days. It is unacceptable to use alcohol-containing products in the process of tattoo healing! ATTENTION!!! With the modern and traditional method of healing:

• Full recovery of the skin in the place of tattooing ~ 1 month;
• During this period, do not forget to carefully care for the tattoo. Carefully listen to all recommendations of the master, on the issue of healing! Be aware that in case of improper care of the tattoo, the artist is not responsible for its appearance!
• If you follow all the above instructions, the tattoo will heal in the shortest possible time with preservation of the appearance without any complications.

The first days after the procedure: tattoo care

After tattooing, a number of procedures should be performed:

• Washing with a soapy solution in the morning and in the evening, if there was a bunting. It is necessary to use cool water, as hot water causes vasodilatation, which may lead to increased secretion of the blood vessels. It is better to use children's soap with a minimum of alkali and additives.
• After rinsing with soap, use a lint-free towel to blot the tattoo. Paper towels are the ideal choice. After removing the moisture from the tattoo, treat the area with CHLORGEXIDINE.
• Next, apply a healing agent - D-Panthenol cream is best. It is applied in the morning and evening for 2-3 days.

Ointments, creams, lotions for tattoo healing

Bepanten

This colorless antiseptic cream manufactured by Roche (Switzerland), used for tattoo healing, has the following effects:

• Cools, soothing the pain;
• speeds up the formation of new tissues;
• protects superficial wounds from infections;
• suppresses underlying infections;
• Promotes healing.

The antiseptic chlorhexidine contained in the cream is highly active against bacteria present in the wound. Bepanten is not greasy, does not stick to clothes. There are practically no contraindications to use. A tattoo can be applied as a thin layer 2-4 times a day until it heals. This is especially true if you decide to stuff your sleeve the tattoo area is large enough.

Solcoseryl

Produces this gel on a natural basis company Solko Basel P.Z. (Poland). The gel contains white petroleum jelly and cholesterol, which ensure the delivery and absorption of oxygen and nutrients by the skin cells. Solcoseryl effectively accelerates cell regeneration. In the first two days it is applied 4 times a day, then until healing 3 times a day.

Doctor Pro

This is a professional ointment for tattoo healing, which includes: chlorhexidine, panthenoal, alpha-bisabolol, chamomile and tea tree oil extracts, vitamin F. You will definitely be familiar with it if you decide to take a tattoo course.

Mirimistim .

This is a colorless clear aqueous solution made in Russia. It has a pronounced bactericidal effect. Mirimistim prevents infection, has an antifungal effect.

Tatoo Goo "Original" (USA)

A lotion designed specifically for healing tattoos. It is based on natural ingredients: vegetable oils, vitamins, rosemary extract. The lotion is absorbed into the skin, infusing it with useful components, promotes rapid healing of the injured area, does not interfere with the breathability of the skin.

Bacitracin (USA)

This antimicrobial ointment is used to treat and prevent infection of superficial wounds. It is used on the recommendation of a specialist. Requires compliance with the precautions specified in the instructions.

Itching from tattoos in the intimate area

Application of tattoos in the intimate areas - a very bold and risky step. Many refuse it due to embarrassment, many consider it unaesthetic. But of those who still dared, picked up a sketch and transferred it to the skin, you can meet people who faced itching. There is probably nothing a master can do to help. And do not panic, assuming that there is some kind of infection, because proceeds a natural process, the restoration of the hair, which is characterized by a slight discomfort.

Why you can not peel off crusts after tattooing

Removal of the scab and peeling should only take place in a natural way. Rip off the crusts on their own can not. This will spoil the appearance, harm your health.

So why can not peel off crusts after the tattoo of the eyebrows, lips and eyelids?

• There will be a possibility of infection of the damaged area of the skin;
• Increased pain syndrome;
• There may be a scar or scar;
• the healing process will take longer;
• the body will begin to actively repair the damaged area, removing pigment from the epidermis together with the blood;
• the color will become uneven, the shade will darken excessively, white spots will appear.

If the client peeled off the crust after the tattoo by accident, for example, jewelry or clothing, the master recommends treating the area with antiseptic and continue to care for the skin according to the prescribed scheme.

Why is there a fever?

Any intervention in the skin creates a "wound", a tattoo is no exception. In addition, a foreign substance, a pigment, is introduced into the skin layer, which provokes the body's defensive reaction, inflammation. The more sensitive the body is, the more serious the defensive reaction will be. The main causes of fever are

• Age. The younger the human body, the faster it handles inflammation. In young people, the fever passes within 1-2 days, in people of mature age, this symptom may last for a week.
• The size of the tattoo. The larger the tattoo, the larger the skin area. This in turn increases the likelihood of unpleasant complications.
• Health problems. If a person has recently had an illness, the risk of inflammation increases.
• Compliance with the rules of care.

When you can take a bath after a tattoo

If you like to bathe in the bathtub, then be prepared to postpone it as long as possible, at least - for 30 days after the application of the new tattoo. There are several reasons for this. The water in the tub is not flowing, so all the dirt from your body stays in the water and comes into contact with vulnerable skin, increasing the risk of developing an infection. In addition, lying in hot water is bad for the quality of the image: hot water badly affects the pigment, and the tattoo can slightly "float" or become pale.

After how many after drawing a tattoo it is possible to bathe in the pool and go to the baths

For the reasons already mentioned above hot steam, as well as water of high temperature are contraindicated for fresh work on your body. So, you will have to forget about baths and saunas for 30 days. A pass to the pool will have to be frozen for at least 12 days. If you think of a swimming pool as a huge bathtub with hundreds of people bathing in it, it's obvious how much of a risk there is to catch an infection. If at other times our skin is a natural protective barrier, now it becomes especially vulnerable in the tattoo area.

Another disadvantage in the pool is chlorinated water. Chlorine is a known bleach, and even in small doses, it is bad for tattoo pigments, causing blurred colors and blurred outlines.