Tatoo 2000 Specialist Tattoo Artist Leicester.

Now, that you are a new proud tattoo owner, we advise you take good care of it! From this moment, your artist will not be responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don't take proper care of it. It is very important that you follow a few simple guidelines.

Leave That Bandage Alone!
David took great care to cover up your new tattoo for a very good reason - to keep air-born bacteria from invading your wound. Yes, as pretty as your new tattoo is, it is still a wound. Open flesh is a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. Leave the bandage on for a minimum of two & half hours. Over eagerness of having your new tattoo will make you want to remove the bandage too early so your friends will just have to wait, until later.

Wash and Treat
After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap to gently wash away any ointment, blood and/or plasma and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case.

Bathing, Showering, Hot Tubs, and Swimming
Yes, you can (and should!) shower with a new tattoo. It's OK to get your tattoo wet - just don't soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you'll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine as long as you don't saturate your tattoo. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo, just remove it quickly with water and pat dry. Swimming - whether it be a pool, fresh water or salt water - should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.

Scabbing and Peeling
After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. However, a little scabbing is normal and there is no need to panic. You can apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. (Do not apply ointment or lotion to a softened scab - wait for it to dry) You will also start to itch. The advice here is, don't pick, and don't scratch! Just leave it alone. It is recommended to wear loose clothing as it will lesson any rubbing.

Protection from the sun
After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. So, before spending a lot of time in excessive sun light, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30 SPF+ sunblock. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, where it will continue to be a source of satisfaction.

Please, do not use sunbeds while the Tattoo is still healing.