The recuperating system is different for each individual and each Tegaderm tattoo. In general, the tattoo wound needs about 4-6 weeks for superficial healing. The healing of the deeper skin layers sometimes takes several months. The following procedure usually occurs for newly tattooed people:
day 1
Normally you leave the tattoo parlor with a wound pad or plastic sheet on the tattooed area. A professional tattoo artist explains to the customer when and how the wound dressing can be removed. Timing varies between 2-48 hours after stinging.
Clear fluid mixed with excess tattoo ink can often be seen oozing from the tattoo wound. In the first few hours after the tattoo is pierced. This is completely typical and nothing to stress over. The injured skin may also feel sore, slightly warm, and red; similar to a sunburn.
Before removing the film or the wound dressing, you should wash your hands thoroughly. The tattoo can then be gently washed off with pure water or pH-neutral soap. And gently patted dry with a clean, lint-free cloth or pads. The dry wound is disinfected with a special solution and then treated with a Tegaderm tattoo or wound healing ointment.
In the first 3 to 4 days after the piercing, the tattoo should be covered again with a wound pad after cleaning. If there are no signs of inflammation, the wound can then heal in the fresh air.
week 1
After a few days, the tattoo should feel less sore and red. The Tegaderm tattoo may appear duller than at the beginning. This appearance is not a cause for concern, but a sign that the wound is healing.
Scabs occasionally form as the skin heals. It is important not to remove the scab as this can cause scarring. This wound healing phase is often accompanied by itching. But scratching should be avoided at all costs! “Peeling” of the skin is also a normal part of the healing process. This frees the skin from damaged cells. New skin cells grow back. Even if the skin is peeling, it is important to continue to cleanse it 1-2 times a day and moisturize it regularly.
week 2
The scab will harden and fall off on its own. Still, the scab should not be “picked” as this can disturb the color underneath. Many tattoos are about to heal the epidermis at this point. Redness and itching should decrease.
However, if the Tegaderm tattoo is still sore and swollen, or if there is a fever. This can indicate an inflammation or infection. For this situation, a specialist ought to be counseled right away.
week 3 to 6
By this stage, most of the scab and peeling skin should be gone. Even if your skin feels healthy, you should still keep it moisturized.
The outer layers of the skin are now mostly completely healed. Because they regenerate the fastest. The healing of the deeper skin layers sometimes takes several months.
How long should the wound and healing ointment be used?
The most important aftercare is the cream. The tattoo wound should be creamed 2-6 times a day. It is important to follow this care ritual until the wound has completely healed. Especially in the last healing phase, the skin needs a lot of moisture.
Which ointments are suitable for tattoo care?
Healing ointments and special tattoo creams moisturize and care for the tattoo wound. Several creams are suitable for tattoo care. Many tattoo studios offer special tattoo creams with different ingredients. In addition, many tattooed people resort to wound and healing ointments from the pharmacy or drugstore. The active ingredients it contains. Such as dexpanthenol, penetrating the skin and promoting the natural healing process. Which cream is the right one depends on the skin type or personal taste? It is important that the cream is not too greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin.
