The ABC of hygiene - how to properly care for a fresh tattoo? [part 1]

A needle penetrating the skin disrupts its structure. Easier, only the top layer (the epidermis and the dye itself goes to the dermis) and everything will return to normal, but how soon - it also depends on you... The time for complete healing depends on the size of the tattoo, the place and method of application (shading is severe damage, for example, wiggling is a light touch on the skin). Your adherence and innate body tendencies are also important. You will see the tattoo in all its glory in a month, or maybe only in six months. 

Everyone should know their body, its reactions and the time it takes to fully recover. Hear the signalsthat the body sends and receives that wounds heal quickly, others take longer. There are several dozen drugs available on the market to help you with the healing process. Read on for some helpful tips to make your recovery faster and more enjoyable. Take care of your comfort and do not let a few hundred dollars and the work of a tattoo artist be wasted.

There are several phases of healing. Let's assume the following division into four main ones and depending on individual circumstances.

Phase I: (1-7 days after tattooing) swelling, redness, plasma comes out through the pores, traces of blood, pain, tingling, in the case of a large tattoo, flu-like symptoms may also occur - after all, within a few hours the Tattooer stuck a needle into us and introduced a foreign body ( ink) is a normal protective reaction of the body. You may feel tired, weak, and feverish, but don't worry. You will feel better the next day. If your symptoms don't improve after 4 days, start worrying. Also, don't be surprised at bruises.

Phase II: (3-30 days) the skin begins to roll (the epidermis that was damaged during the tattoo is crumbling), you will probably see twisted pieces of black or other color - fear not, this is just pigment.

Phase III: (6 days - six months) small crusts appear, plasma no longer oozes, swelling and redness disappeared, the skin intensively peels off (but does not roll off), the tattoo becomes an increasingly integral part of your body, the skin gradually fades, you feel less sensitivity to touch, itching appears ...

Phase IV (30 days - half a year): No more hypersensitivity to touch, the tattoo is completely healed, you can stroke and admire it. The tattooed area may itch even after a long time. After all, a tattoo is a scar, and the skin works its whole life.