Getting a tattoo is fun, not painful, but the tattoo isn’t complete until the healing process has finished. It doesn’t matter if the tattoo is an anime tattoo, a script tattoo, or a fine-line tattoo. When you leave the local tattoo shop, the responsibility for caring for the tattoo is yours, and your alone. The tattoo artist Toronto work is complete when you leave the shop. Your Toronto downtown tattoo is a personalized experience, and this article will take you through the healing process for your new tattoo. The process that brings mild discomfort isn’t as bad as it is made out to be. If you have questions or concerns about your new tattoo, ask your artist for more details.
What to Expect
That custom design tattoo near me that is fresh on your body will have a three-stage process for the area to regenerate and present your tattoo as that beautiful work of art that you envisioned it to be. The first thing to know is that your new tattoo will be bandaged. It is done to collect the ooze and excess ink that drains from the tattoo. This is the first stage – you might wear the bandage for a few hours or up to a week – the healing process generally takes two to three weeks. But, depending on the tattoo, your artist may wrap your new art addition with a bandage, saran wrap or saniderm. If you have been bound with saniderm – it is considered a medical grade, breathable/waterproof tattoo wrap. It is essential to understand why you are covering your fresh tattoo, to keep bacteria from infecting the area where the tattoo has been applied and to keep the tattoo from rubbing against your clothes (that irritates the tattoo area). Remember too, that every tattoo artist has their own healing process. At Angeloop-Ink we recommend that you wear the saniderm wrap for four to seven days. The tattoo should heal well and a complete healing of the area takes one to two months depending on the person. If your old bandage falls off, we at Angeloop-Ink don’t recommend that re-apply the bandage for one simple reason – it could remove your freshly applied tattoo. After the prescribed period that your artist recommends, you wear the bandage; the first thing you should do is wash the tattoo with warm water and mild soap, fragrance-free.
Three Steps
Soreness, Irritation, Drainage:
Immediately after your tattoo has been completed, the area where the tattoo has been applied will be sore, red, and possibly oozing fluid. As time passes, these symptoms will dissipate. If you are careful addressing your post-tattoo care, you can expect a quicker healing process that makes your tattoo more vibrant, of higher quality, and will last longer
Scabs, Flakes and Itchiness:
After the preliminary healing period, you can expect that tattoo to become itchy, flake and present scabs. This condition will exist as long as the dead skin and scabs are present. Your artist should have given after instructions like keep that tat clean – washing with warm water and fragrance-free soap and applying moisturizer, coconut oil or after-care cream. Keeping your new tattoo clean and hydrated will limit the irritation from flaking and scabbing and make for a comfortable healing process.
Dry, Dull and Cloudy:
When the flaking and scabbing have stopped, your tattoo will appear dull. Don’t panic; this is a good thing. Overall, the tattoo may still have a sheen or a shine, which should tell you that the skin regeneration has not been completed. The reason for this is new skin growth and settling of the new skin in the area. And your tattoo should resemble a natural part of your body.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
- Follow the artist’s recommendations for the healing process
- Use antibacterial soaps
- Unscented moisturizers
- Artist recommended aftercare products
Don’ts:
- Don’t peel scabs or itch your brand-new tattoo
- Wearing loose-fitting clothing is a no-no
- Keep your new tattoo from sunlight exposure
- Keep your tattoo from being submerged in water
You Might Need Medical Attention
Keep an eye out; if you see any of the following symptoms, consult a physician immediately, as your health might be jeopardized.
-Rash or bumps in the area of your tattoo.
-Swelling days of your tattoo session.
-Tattoo inflammation that is warm to the touch.
-Pus leaking from the tattoo.
-Allergic reactions.
-Chills, fever and nausea.
Downtown Tattoos at Angeloop
When you have had the tattoo of your dreams applied by Angela at Angeloop-Ink, know that she will provide all the necessary information to help make your healing process smooth and safe. When you decide on a tattoo, know that Angeloop-ink is imminently qualified to provide it. Years of experience based on work in tattoo shops, Toronto Board of Health inspected and municipally registered. Contact us at Angeloop-Ink for your new ink for a private, personal consultation.