Friday 22 June 2012

How to care for a Tattoo?

Nowadays trend of getting tattoos on different spots of body has become a craze among youngsters.Its not an easy task to get a tattoo as its really painful.So it is must to take proper precautions for care of tattoo after getting it on the desired area.So no doubt there are risks also when you are getting a tattoo:

Allergic Reactions: due to the use of synthetic dyes like red,blue and yellow on skin they can cause a allergy on skin which can last for years.Sometimes it becomes necessary for some persons to remove tattoo.


Skin Infections: It is not necessary that tattoo will suit your skin type . so it causes itchiness, rashes and sometimes scars also.


MRI Complications:Permanent tattoos has become a major problem while MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) exam as it causes burning and swelling in that particular areas.

Following are some tips about tattoo after care:


Use of bandage: After you got tattooed ,dont remove the bandage for atleat 2-3 hours as the skin at that time is more prone to air born bacteria and wounds acts as breeding for germs.


Washing/Cleanising: After you have removed the bandage now its time to wash off your tattooed area.Use mild luke warm water and use of antibacterial soap is must.As it will help removing the blood, plasma and dead skin from the tattoed area

Drying / Treating:After you have done with your cleansing its time to get that area dried. don't rub the area as it will increase the wound .Softly pat it with a clean and soft towel.now its treating time apply a thin layer of ointmens enriched with vitamins A & D.

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