This is a 2–3-week process and is for the best care for you and your new tattoo! Be sure to use an antibacterial soap to wash the tattoo and the skin surrounding the tattoo with cool water 3 times a day for the first 5 days. Use a clean dry paper towel to pat the area dry then apply Aquaphor (or similar product) after each cleaning and anytime you notice it beginning to get dry up. After the 5th day use CervaVe (or similar product) for the next 7 to 14 days.
Useful tips and recommendations!!
Absolutely No Vaseline products!!!
This is because the moisture-trapping effects also block your new tattoo wound from getting air. Air moving over a wound helps the healing process.
You may even be more prone to infections if you use Vaseline on fresh tattoo wounds. Signs of an infected tattoo include redness, swelling, and pus.
An infected tattoo requires prompt treatment, usually with topical antibiotics, to prevent the infection from spreading. Unfortunately, scar tissue can form and ruin your new tattoo.
If one suspects, in any way, that the piercing might be infected, immediately seek medical attention.
Body Piercings - Additional, Specific Aftercare for Particular Areas
a. The Navel
A hard, vented eye patch (sold at pharmacies) can be applied under tight clothing or secured using a length of ace bandage around the body (to avoid irritation). This can protect the navel area from restrictive clothing, excess irritation, friction, and impact during physical activities such as contact sports. Do not routinely use this to cover the piercing and do not use it for extended periods of time, its use should not inhibit adhering to your normal soaking & cleaning routine.
b. Ear, Ear Cartilage and Facial
Use a fresh, clean side of the pillow covering every night. Maintain cleanliness of telephones, headphones/earphones, eyeglasses, helmets, bats and anything else that contacts the pierced areas Use caution when styling your hair and advise your stylist of a new or healing piercing.
c. Nipple
Use of a tight or snug, clean cotton shirt or sports bra may provide additional protection and make the piercing more comfortable, especially for sleeping or reclining.
d. Genital
Comfort and hygiene are vital. Initially, abstinence is strongly recommended Be patient & pursue sexual activity only if you feel ready and comfortable. During healing, all sexual activities must be gentle Prior to sexual activity and to reduce trauma and increase comfort, soak piercing in warm saline solution or plain water to remove any crusty matter. Use clean, disposable barriers such as condoms, dental dams, and Tegaderm to avoid contact with sex toys and partner's bodily fluids, even in long-term relationships Use a new container of water-based lubricant; do not use saliva as a lubricant. After sex, perform an additional soak or cleansing with clean saline solution or water. Some piercings can bleed freely for the first few days. After cleansing a piercing near to or including the urethra area with a mild soap, be sure to urinate.
e. Oral
Use an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouth rinse or sterile saline solution for 30 to 60 seconds after eating and at bedtime while your piercing heals. Gently use a new soft-bristled toothbrush after the piercing to avoid irritating or traumatizing the procedure area and/or introducing bacteria into your mouth. For exterior surfaces of check and lip piercings, follow the entire General Aftercare Instructions Eat slowly taking small bites of food placed directly onto the molars. A void eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods or beverages for several days. For tongue piercings, try to keep the tongue level in the mouth while chewing and swallowing. For cheek and lip piercings, avoid opening the mouth too wide as this can result in the jewelry catching on the teeth.
Estimated Healing Periods for Body Piercings
These are approximate, average healing times.
Human bodies are highly individual and healing times can vary greatly. Healing times are not guaranteed and may be complicated by certain medical conditions.
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