How to reduce swelling from a tattoo the fastest

We often see many young people getting tattoos on their bodies, with all kinds of patterns and different tattoo areas. The larger the tattoo, the more likely problems will occur. After all, some colors are being pierced into the skin, and inflammation may occur. It is normal to have swelling right after getting a tattoo, so what is the quickest way to reduce swelling? In addition to applying some medicines, cleaning the skin is also necessary.

It is best not to try other anti-inflammatory drugs besides erythromycin ointment, because it is likely to affect the color of the tattoo. In severe cases, the tattoo will need to be recolored after it recovers. Don't worry too much, everything will be fine once the tattoo is fully healed.

You must take a shower after getting a tattoo, and you should take a shower every day, but don't rub the skin of the tattooed area hard when washing, because the purpose of bathing is to wash away the exuded body fluids and residual ointments. However, be careful not to use irritating bath gels, soaps, etc. Just use a mild soap to wash gently. In addition, the bathing time should not be too long. You can take a shower, but not a bath or swimming. After bathing, apply erythromycin ointment to the tattooed area (the advantage of applying erythromycin ointment is that the skin of the tattooed area will not be too dry and will not form thick scabs).

Before the tattoo is completely healed, apply erythromycin ointment to the tattooed skin three or four times a day. Let the ointment stay on the tattoo for about twenty to thirty minutes before wiping it off. This will not only prevent skin inflammation, but also prevent the ointment from getting on clothes easily. It will also allow the skin to breathe and not be so greasy. During the tattoo recovery process, the tattooed area will itch, peel and form a thin scab. These are all normal phenomena, but you must not scratch the tattooed area with your hands, otherwise it will affect the color of the tattoo. If the skin recovers well, it will generally heal in about a week. In the future, you should consciously protect the tattooed area (if the skin in the tattooed area is injured, it will affect the color, and in severe cases it will require color retouching).

Also, try not to drink alcohol, eat seafood, or eat spicy food before the tattoo is fully healed, as these can cause redness and itching in the tattooed area, which can easily cause adverse consequences to the tattoo. In addition, I would like to advise the OP to avoid wearing high heels as much as possible during the tattoo recovery period, because wearing high heels will keep the muscles, nerves, and skin of the feet and legs in a state of tension, which will accelerate blood circulation and make it difficult for the tattoo to recover. Therefore, it is recommended to wear flat heels or shoes with the lowest heel height possible.

Notes on tattoos

Since tattoos can damage the skin, correct tattoo knowledge and care methods are necessary.

1. A perfect tattoo pattern plus the correct methods and skills of a professional tattoo artist are the guarantee of a perfect tattoo.

2. The tattoo recipient must be at least 18 years old

3. Never use animal blood or cinnabar for tattoos (it is rumored that such tattoos can only be seen after drinking alcohol). This method is extremely dangerous.

4. Do not use alcohol or gentian violet to treat tattooed wounds (alcohol will irritate the wound, and gentian violet will destroy the color of the tattoo).

5. Incorrect tattooing methods and lax disinfection can easily cause infection or infectious diseases.

6. Do not use soap or bath gel to clean the wound (warm water is fine).

7. After the tattoo is completed, apply professional tattoo ointment. After 3 hours, rinse the ointment and blood with warm water and dry it with absorbent cotton or professional paper towels. Do not apply any medicine afterwards.

8. It is normal for the tattoo to itch, form scabs and peel a few days after it is completed. Do not scratch the wound to avoid infection or discoloration. The underwear should be soft and not too tight.

9. Do not eat spicy or irritating food before the wound heals.

10. Do not swim or take a sauna after getting a tattoo.

11. Do not get a tattoo when you are sick.

12. If there is ulceration, suppuration, water discharge, slow healing of the wound or fever, please consult the tattoo artist or go to the hospital in time