It is very necessary to take care of a new tattoo and the first task that you will have to do in this respect is to get hold of a talented tattoo artist. This is because along with good tattooing, he will give you a suggestion regarding the kind of tattoo that you should put on your body.At the parlor of the tattoo artists, you will get varieties of designs for tattoos from which you can choose but in case you don't find a good one to suit your needs, you can ask the artist to create a customized tattoo.
Before the application of the tattoo, a professional designer will clean and put antiseptic ointment so that your tattoo suits in your skin. At the same time, your tattoo artist should be wearing disposable gloves. Along with that sterilization of the equipment is also very necessary. Unsanitary conditions can lead to several serious diseases like AIDS, hepatitis or even HIV.
After completion of the tattoo, the artist will wipe it down, give another cleaning, apply ointment and put soft tissue over the tattoo to ensure protection. After the process is over, the artist will himself tell you how to take care of your tattoo. Experienced tattoo artist may give you even a leaflet containing all the instructions. If you have any queries, you should ask your artist before you get the tattoo. Listen to the advice suggested by your artist because opinions vary from one artist to another.In order to prevent the tattoo from getting infected, the best idea is to keep the hands clean, always. Keep the tattoo dry and so avoid a shower at least for the first few days. At the same time, cleaning the tattoo at regular intervals is also necessary. Try to stay away from sun till your tattoo gets healed. Even if you are going out in the sun, be sure to apply sunscreen in the tattoo and then go out.
You can purchase some A&D ointment from the local drugstore. In order to keep your tattoo free of infection, you have to apply this ointment for few days. Stay away from soap and do not rub your tattoo too hard as it might get damaged. After 5-6 days, you can switch off from the ointment to an unscented body lotion as scents can easily irritate the skin.
At times, it may also happen that the tattoo heals and scabs form in some areas. They can also become itchy. Do not do anything with the scab and do not try to pick out the tattoo scabs. You can apply the ointment. This will automatically move away the scabs.Tattoos are basically permanent and can be removed only by means of a surgical procedure. There are people who do not give sufficient attention to their tattoos resulting in infection and harm. It is always better to take precaution from before the tattoo is put on. ( By Uri Binah )