An experience as rewarding and transformative as getting a tattoo, but also one with substantial risks involved. That is why taking all necessary precautions when scheduling an appointment and attending aftercare appointments with artists is crucial. By being proactive about planning and caretaking services for yourself and the artist involved in the process, the process should become less stressful for everyone involved.
Make an Appointment
Make sure that you book your appointment early enough so both yourself and the tattoo artist have enough time to prepare, allowing both of you to focus on creating an enjoyable and enjoyable experience! Before meeting an artist, ensure they have your contact information. This will enable them to stay organized with their schedule and make scheduling your appointment simpler. When your tattoo appointment arrives, be prepared for a long wait! Small tattoos typically take several hours, while more complex designs could require multiple sessions for completion. So you must prepare for your day and ensure you bring food and drinks or take breaks when necessary if need be. Also, ensure you are polite and respectful towards your artist during their session time.
Be Prepared for the Pain
tattoos can be an excruciatingly long and excruciatingly painful process. Depending on the size and complexity of your design, you could spend several hours in the chair while being subjected to needle punctures on sensitive skin. To aid in the relief of sore muscles, eating a nutritious meal before each session will ensure your blood sugar doesn’t dip too low and keeps nerves at bay. As part of your workout session, it is wise to enjoy a drink or two to boost energy and keep the skin feeling its best. Be sure to take your pain medicine in smaller dosages that will be more likely to work effectively. An over-the-counter brand such as Tylenol may be your go-to pain reliever, or consider an equal potency generic equivalent.
Take Care of Your Tattoo
A tattoo that becomes infected could result in complications like hepatitis B/C/A/Tetanus/HIV infection, which could require medical intervention. Follow any aftercare advice given to you by your tattoo artist; otherwise, here are a few simple steps you can take to care for and heal your tattoo effectively and maintain its look. According to Josh, doing so will keep the area moist while also protecting it from cracking, drying out, and bleeding during its healing process. Use white cream lotion (Aveeno, Curel, or Eucerin are great options) or pure cocoa butter once or twice daily on your tattoo for two weeks to encourage healing. Avoid fragranced moisturizers containing chemicals that could further irritate skin and slow healing time.
Stay Out of the Water
Are You an Addict of Water Sports Like Swimming, Surfing, and Stand-up Paddleboarding? Before plunging your toes into the ocean for any of these activities, if you have just had a new tattoo applied, be wary before diving right in – as submersion can expose open wounds that could result in severe infections if submerged for too long. Avoiding skin infections is best achieved by keeping out of water until your new tattoo has fully healed, which may take two weeks or more. Be safe by adhering to all aftercare instructions provided by your artist and following their aftercare guidelines as closely as possible. For optimal results, use our hydrating Aftercare Foam Cleanser and Saniderm’s gentle Aftercare Cream to keep your tattoo clean and fresh. Sonic and micro-sonic technologies will remove bacteria while our fragrance-free Aftercare Cream helps heal it faster – both 100% natural products tested on dermatology! So go ahead, and enjoy your abt tattoo without worry!
