If the tattoo artist has covered the tattoo with a cling film, a sterile compress or a non-sterile, absorbent compress, you may remove this after 2 to 4 hours. Polyurethane wrap wound compress should last four to six days; plaster spray will wear off automatically. You can take a shower with a tattoo.

 

Treat the uncovered tattoo injury as follows:

 

- Wash the tattoo twice a day with a mild unscented soap.

 - Dab the tattoo dry after washing with a clean towel.

- Smear the wound with an ointment that you received from the tattoo artist or that he or she recommends.

 

Make sure during the healing process:

 

- touch the tattoo wound as little as possible (first wash your hands before caring for the wound);

- do not scratch the tattoo wound;

- the tattoo wound is not covered with tight or soiled clothing;

- do not cover the tattoo wound with bandages or bandages;

- avoid (bubble) baths, pools, saunas and steam baths;

- do not expose the tattoo wound to sunlight or the sunbed.

 

If you have a tattoo to place then you should not lie in the sun too long or rub your tattoo with sunscreen. Always lubricate your tattoo with sunburn. It can not be ruled out that you have had a tattoo with inks in which UV-light carcinogens can be released. These substances are called aromatic amines and they originate from unauthorized azo dyes. There is no evidence yet that people with a tattoo have become ill because of these substances. This requires more extensive research.