Can I get a tattoo during my period? How to properly maintain a tattoo

Tattoos are something that many people have done nowadays. Many people see many beautiful tattoo patterns and want to get one. Although tattoos are very common, it is not suitable to get a tattoo at all times.

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It is best not to get a tattoo during menstruation, because although the needles used for tattoos are very small, they will still form wounds and cause bleeding. Women will have some abnormalities in platelets during menstruation, which may cause unstoppable bleeding and excessive bleeding. Therefore, it is best not to get a tattoo during menstruation.

After the tattoo is completed, the tattoo artist will wrap the tattooed area with a breathable and transparent plastic wrap (for large areas) or a tattoo repair patch (for small areas) to protect your exposed tattooed skin and form an effective barrier to prevent bacterial foreign body infection. When you leave the tattoo studio, be sure to resist the urge to peel off the repair patch or plastic wrap. The repair patch needs to be covered for 2-6 hours. The higher the seasonal ambient temperature, the shorter the covering time. You can consult the tattoo artist according to the situation. Because of the influence of ambient temperature, the covering time will also be affected. It is even more forbidden to cover for a long time, because long-term covering will be counterproductive and increase the risk of infection.

Gently clean the tattoo. Once the repair patch or plastic wrap is removed, we need to rinse the tattooed area immediately and keep it dry and clean. Most tattoo artists will recommend that you use warm water and unscented antibacterial soap for cleaning. Gently rub the tattoo with your hands to wash away the leaking blood and ink stains. Do not use towels, bath towels, sponges, etc. to clean the tattoo, because they are likely to contain bacteria. Do not use tap water directly to clean, let alone stimulate the tattooed area with strong water flow. Treat it gently by showering. Dip the tattoo with a soft paper towel. After carefully cleaning the tattoo, you need to use a paper towel to gently dry the tattooed area. Do not rub the tattooed area. After you dry the excess water, you need to let the tattoo dry for 20 minutes, so that the tattoo area can breathe, evaporate excess water, and prevent infection. In a week, clean the tattooed area at least twice a day, and keep the tattooed area dry and breathable after each cleaning.

When you get a tattoo within two to three weeks, a thin layer of skin will form on the tattooed area, which will itch. Please do not scratch it with your hands. You need to wait for the dandruff to fall off by itself. The growth of the skin requires time and patience. Individual differences will also lead to differences in the length of recovery. The method of relieving itching can be relieved by gently patting the tattooed area. Apply tattoo repair cream. The main function of the repair cream is to keep the recovering skin moisturized. Some repair creams will add sun-releasing ingredients, but they need to be used after the skin recovers its protective function. If the skin of the tattooed area has not recovered well, it needs to be cleaned and removed in time within two hours. It is forbidden to drink alcohol within one week of tattoo recovery. Drinking alcohol will cause the expansion of skin capillaries and affect the uniform deposition of tattoo pigments, thereby affecting the tattoo effect. Swimming, sauna, and sun exposure will cause damage to the skin after tattooing. These are all things we need to pay attention to. After the tattooed area recovers and heals, you can have a normal entertainment life after consulting the tattoo artist.

Maintain a good work and rest routine before tattooing, and refuse to stay up late. Only the correct work and rest routine can ensure that our skin has better immunity and tolerance. Don't get a tattoo on an empty stomach. If it is time to eat, we need to eat on time, prohibit drinking and maintain a certain physical output, so as to resist the pain caused by the tattoo. Do not do strenuous exercise before tattooing. After intense exercise, you not only need a proper amount of rest, but also need to restore the body's functions to normal levels. Tense muscle state, dilated capillaries, sweat on the body, small wounds on the skin, dilated pores, these states all have a certain impact on tattoos. We also need to pay attention to sun protection. Our skin is like paper. When the dull-colored paper presents a pattern, those brightly colored patterns will be affected by the environmental color. If we want our tattoo patterns to be bright, paying attention to skin care is a very important part.

Everything has two sides. In today's society, tattoos are no longer considered a sign of bad people, but are becoming more and more a fashion, an art, a culture, and gradually becoming a way for the new generation to express their individuality. However, tattoos are permanent and difficult to remove once they are in place. After all, China is not yet civilized enough to have tattoos that will not affect one's studies or work, so tattoos still have a certain impact on one's future.