Q. Can I have a problem because my skin was shaved before getting a Tattoo?

Q. Can I have a problem because my skin was shaved before getting a Tattoo?

A. Shaving removes the top layer of cells of the epidermis along with the hairs. If an area is particularly hairy, the razor can be brought against the skin a number of times. This can irritate the skin before the tattooing process begins.

When the hairs grow back sometimes they can turn back on themselves and other times grow squint. This can cause pimples about 2-5 days after tattooing. Many areas need to be shaved before tattooing so if the area of skin to be tattooed is very hairy discuss with your tattooist about preparing this area beforehand. Artists use disposable razors and trials have shown these are the best to use.

OTHER COMMON PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE AVOIDED:

Over cleaning, vigorous cleaning, or using a cleanser that is too strong. Over application of aftercare, thick layers of aftercare applied making the skin sweat, and trapping lymph fl uid that needs to be exuded – this can cause a “bubbling” effect on the skin. It can also cause pimples.

(Over application of an aftercare product is the biggest cause of people having a problem with their healing skin – adding too much suffocates the skin. Less is more!)

Friction caused by tight restrictive clothing.

Poor general health i.e. having a tattoo when you have the cold.

Shirley Jaffrey
www.theaftercarecompany.com
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