Tattoo Care: Discover the Key to Not Having Problems

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Tattooing today is common. However, as it is a procedure that changes the skin, it requires a lot of care with the tattoo so that your health is not affected.

Want to know what these cautions are? So keep up with us! We interviewed a professional tattoo artist to clear up any doubts on the subject.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo Care

Tattoo artist Lucas Borges, who has his own tattoo and piercing studio in the city of Niterói-RJ and more than 5 years of experience in the field, answered the main questions about what care to take after getting a tattoo. Check it out!

1. What precautions do I need to have with the newly made tattoo? Do not expose to the sun, do not scratch and do not peel off. It is also important to avoid wetting without the need for cleaning.

2. When is it recommended to use plastic film? When leaving the studio and at most to sleep, because the skin needs to breathe and the plastic can disturb in this case.

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3. What precautions do I need to take with food? Do not eat pork, processed meat and seafood. In general, do not eat rancid foods.

4. What ointment to get on the tattoo? I always recommend to my clients Cicaplast.

5. Can I do physical activity after tattooing? Preferably not. Rest is important for healing.

6. Are there specific care for colored tattoos? No. They are the same cares of a black tattoo, for example.

7. What cares are needed for winter tattooing? Due to the low heat and humidity, winter is actually the best time of year to get a tattoo!

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8. What precautions should I take with sleeping tattoo? Avoid sleeping on top of the tattoo.

9. Can I go to the beach after getting a tattoo? If so, what precautions should I take? Only after healing, which occurs after at least 1 month? Not forgetting to use factor 90 sunscreen, always retouching.

10. How long does the tattoo take to heal? It begins to regenerate about 21 days after it is made.

11. Can the tattoo get wet on the first day? Yes, for the sake of hygiene.

12. When does the tattoo start to itch and peel? It varies from person to person, but the average is between 4 and 7 days.

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So be sure to take these precautions and prevent your tattoo from becoming infected or losing its beauty!

Learn more about tattoo care

Want more information on taking care of your tattoo? Watch the videos that we separated on the subject!

Post tattoo care: healing, ointments, sun?

After consulting with his dermatologist, Lu Ferreira listed the tips he got and put in this video. Some of them are: use the film paper in the early days, avoid getting wet in the early hours and be aware of pain and redness that do not go away.

How to take care of your tattoo (definitive guide)

Youtuber and tattoo artist Rafael Salles has performed the most diverse types of tattoo and gives tips based on his own experience. Interestingly enough, as soon as you get the tattoo, wash with warm water to dilate the pores and remove impurities, use a new soap and wash with ice water to close the pores and prevent the proliferation of bacteria.

How to take care of your tattoo? DermaClub Brasil

A delightful chat between dermatologist Christiane and tattoo artist Helida Yama, which highlights the use of antibacterial soap, post-healing hydration and an interesting warning: avoid tattooing with tanned skin.

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