What care should be taken after tattoo?
Take good care of your tattoo
- Keep the tattooed skin clean. Use plain soap and water and a gentle touch.
- Use moisturizer. Apply a mild moisturizer to the tattooed skin several times a day.
- Avoid sun exposure.
- Avoid swimming.
- Choose clothing carefully.
- Allow up to 2 weeks for healing.
How long do you have to wait before fixing a tattoo?
A: You should wait until the tattoo has completely healed. The surface of your tattoo usually heals in 2-3 weeks, but it might take up to 2 months for the tattoo to heal completely.
Can you go over the same tattoo the next day?
Normally, no. For a large tattoo, the artist might work on different areas but this is not directly over the fresh part. The fresh skin would have to heal first and this could take around two weeks varying from person to person and the size of the tattoo.
How can I make my tattoo heal faster?
There are some things you can do to speed up the healing process.
- Cover tattoo with clothing. Sunlight can cause your tattoo to fade, and fresh tattoos are especially sensitive to the sun.
- Don’t re-bandage after you take off the initial dressing.
- Clean daily.
- Apply ointment.
- Don’t scratch or pick.
- Avoid scented products.
Can I touch my tattoo after 2 weeks?
Any reputable tattoo artist will advise you to wait until your tattoo has completely healed before getting a touch up. However, we would advise that touch ups for an imperfect tattoo are completed within 12 months of the initial tattoo.
How many times can you touch up a tattoo?
Realistically, you could go five years or even a decade before wanting a touch up. Everyone’s skin is different, but you should always get the first touch up within a year of getting your tattoo to ensure that your tattoo is not only even in its shading, but also that its vibrancy lasts as long as possible.
Can you touch up a tattoo after a week?
Do black tattoos heal faster?
So, while the healing process is estimated to 2/3 weeks, a colored tattoo may take between 4 and 6 weeks to have at least the surface skin healed. Black & grey tattoos – these tattoos heal much faster than the colored ones. The reason for this lies in the less intense approach to the skin.