Guide To Healthy Tattoo Aftercare

Avoid Wearing Tight Clothing

After getting a tattoo, individuals should avoid wearing tight clothing over the area of the tattoo and choose looser garments instead. This lets the tattoo breath and promotes proper healing, as the tattoo needs airflow to allow the skin to heal the tattoo site. Additionally, if individuals wear tight clothing, it can rub against the tattoo and irritate the skin, resulting in a distorted tattoo. As with many other things, this will make it take longer for the tattoo to heal. If individuals have to wear something tight, it is advisable to wrap the tattoo area in clear plastic wrap. This provides an extra layer of protection, so the clothing cannot touch the area. Individuals want a smooth healing process, so there are steps and maybe even sacrifices they must make to ensure the tattoo looks as good as it should. So, for the first few weeks after getting a tattoo, individuals should stay away from tight-fitting clothes and opt for something looser.