Are You Planning on Getting a Tattoo?

Are you planning on getting a tattoo? If you are, then there are a few pointers that you need to bear in mind, in order to ensure that experience goes as smoothly as possible.

If this is your first tattoo, you may want to avoid certain areas of your body that is more susceptible to pain, such as the ribs and belly. You may want to try the arms or outer thighs, first.

You should also take the size of the tattoo into consideration, also, in relation to the area of your body that you would like to place the tattoo. Especially if it is your first tattoo, you should consider getting a small one.

Another thing that you should consider is choosing your artist. In choosing your artist you should choose someone whose work you have seen and you really like. Also, choose someone who is professionally trained.

It is advised that you go to the tattoo parlor just to look around and observe the environment, before you actually get the tattoo done in that environment and by that artist.

Prior to getting your tattoo done, do not consume alcohol and do not sunbathe.

It is advised that you eat at least two hours before.

Ensure that you get adequate rest and that you shower before you get your tattoo.

Do not shower or bathe before three (3) hours after the application of the tattoo.

As soon as you are able to take a shower, you must apply scar prevention cream on the tattooed area, before you shower or take a bath. Avoid the use of soap, on the tattooed skin.

Continue to use the scar prevention cream on the tattooed area for one (1) to two (2) days after the application of the tattoo.

Around three (3) to five (5) days after the application of the tattoo, the area will begin to scab and itch. When this happens, bear in mind that you must not scratch at the area. Instead, you can gently slap the area, or you can apply more scar prevention cream. This will relieve the itching.

When your skin begins to peel, do not worry, as this is a part of the tattoo healing process. After the shedding of the skin has been completed, the colours and designs should emerge. In the event that some colours are not as bright as you would have preferred, you can always go back to your artist for a re-application.

If your tattoo is on an area that will be covered by clothing, it is necessary that you wear loose clothing until the tattoo is completely healed.

In the event that you begin to notice or experience any strange occurrences, related to the tattoo, contact a tattoo artist. It is not advised that you take any advice from a non-professional.

Note:

It is important to note that when you are thinking of getting a tattoo, some areas of the body are more painful to tattoo than are others. Some painful areas include:

• The head

• The feet

• The ribs

• The hips

• The fingers

• Along the spine

• Behind the ear

• The genitals

These areas are more painful to apply a tattoo to because these areas do not have much tissue and as such pain is inflicted on the periosteum of the bone.

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Writer: Composer

-- Edited by composer on Thursday 29th of January 2015 04:14:18 PM