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A new tattoo is considered to be an open wound so naturally they require proper aftercare in order for them to heal correctly. Through each stage of the healing process the tattoo will need attention. Tattoos must be kept clean and exposed to least amount of germs as possible. The healing stages of a tattoo will be as unique as the individual who is experiencing it.

There are many key factors that will play a role in how your tattoo will heal. These factors include skin type, the location of the tattoo on the body, and believe it or not, the tattoo artist and the techniques that they used when performing the tattoo.

When your tattoo has been completed, the tattoo artist will usually place a bandage over the tattoo and tell you not to remove it for a few hours in order to limit the external exposure that your fresh tattoo gets.

A brand new tattoo is similar to having minor surgeries so don’t be surprised if your tattoo bleeds a little for the first 24 hours. This is normal and your bandage will help absorb any bleeding from your tattoo initially following your procedure. One thing to note is to be extremely careful when removing your bandage and to not let a large amount of blood dry on your bandage.

A fresh tattoo usually experiences the initial healing stage almost immediately and this stage will mean that your tattoo will be red, a tad sore and a bit swollen as well. In addition to this experience you might also get a slight and stinging feeling rather similar to sunburn. This is a common comparison most people who have gotten tattoos tend to associate the process with.

The healing process of tattoos is rather the same as recovering from a bad case of sunburn, it is quite common for your new tattoo to peel as it is healing. Don’t attempt to do the peeling yourself because if you do so you might end up pulling the ink out of your tattoo and leave it discolored or uneven in terms of the way it looks.

The tattoo healing process is similar to recovering from bad sunburn. It is quite common for a new tattoo to peel after a couple of days. Never peel the skin away yourself during any part of the healing process because it will likely pull the ink out of your tattoo leaving it discolored or uneven in appearance. You will also notice that your new tattoo feels tight, dry, and itchy. Keep applying your tattoo aftercare lotion to hydrate the tattoo and alleviate these symptoms. It is normal to see small flakes of colored skin flake away from your tattoo as your tattoo is healing.

These are the usual healing stages associated with new tattoos: Week one, expect soreness and redness, and slight bleeding is common during the initial 24 hours following your procedure. Week two, expect the tattoo to flake or peel and your tattoo may become itchy. Week three, which is usually the final week of the healing process scabbing and peeling will have subsided although the area might still feel sensitive.