Tattooing Basics: Before getting inked
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| RNB Singer Rianna with her tattoo |
If you feel like you're ready to take the
plunge and get your first tattoo, here are some of the things you need to know
first before heading to your tattoo artist
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| No to public swimming |
Stay away from public pools,
public saunas and bath hubs as the healing skin is more prone to infection
after the procedure. These places provide an easy breeding ground to
bacteria that could enter your skin through your tattoo wound and lead to
high-risk infections. Prolonged soaking can also cause the scab to come
off too soon hurting your new tattoo.
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| Rest, relax and eat healthy |
Try to get a good night's
sleep by getting to bed early the night before the procedure. On the day
of your tattoo appointment, make sure you also eat a healthy meal an hour or
two before heading to the tattoo shop. This ensures that your body is
able to cope with the stress in case the procedure gets too painful.
3. Refrain from drinking alcohol or
taking medicine the day before your tattoo appointment.
Both Alcohol and medicine thins the blood
making you bleed profusely.
4. Ask a friend to accompany you
You may become disoriented or light-headed
after the tattoo process so it would help if you are with a friend so they can
assist you in getting up and drive you home after just in case you are unable
to do so yourself.
The most important thing you should do is to
talk to your tattoo artist about any medical conditions and known allergies.
This way, they can take precautionary measures and ensure that the
medical equipment and products they might use on you is safe.
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