How to get a tattoo for the first time

If you’re planning on getting a tattoo, one of the most important things you need to remember – tattoo safely. Although it will look much cooler than a big scar, a new tattoo is also a wound. Just like a knife cut, scrape, puncture, cut, or other penetration through the skin, tattoos carry the risk of infection and disease.

• Be sure to make sure you’re up to date with all the latest immunizations (especially hepatitis and tetanus), and set up a plan for where you’ll get medical care if your tattoo becomes infected. infection (signs of infection include severe redness or soreness around the tattoo, prolonged bleeding, pus, or a change in color of the skin around the tattoo).
• If you have a medical condition such as heart disease, allergies, diabetes, a skin disorder, a medical condition that affects your immune system, or an infection – or if you are pregnant – you should consult your doctor. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have or precautions you should take in advance. Also, if you’re prone to keloids (an overgrowth of scar tissue in the area of the wound), it’s best to avoid tattooing altogether.

Think about the tattoo design you would like to have. You need to make sure that you feel comfortable bragging about it, and that you want it on your body until the day you die.

Sketch your tattoo design. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Tattooists are artists. If you can provide an idea of what you want, they’ll make it feel even better.

Find the place where you want the tattoo on your body. You should make sure it fits. Not too big, and not too small.

Retouch your design. Highlight the contour, add a base color, and adjust it to fit the position you want.

Looking for a tattoo artist. Recommendations from friends who have tattooed will be of great help to you. You should look for a place that really excels in the style you want. Don’t hesitate to travel – an hour and a half ride will be well worth it to ensure that your design is to the best possible standard.

Pick a few places and take a look. You need to make sure that the tattoo shop you choose is clean and safe, and that any equipment used is disposable (like needles, gloves, masks, etc.) germs (anything else). In the US, some states, cities, and communities have set standards for tattoo parlors, but others have not. You can call your state, city, or local department of health to learn about the laws in your community, consult a licensed tattoo parlor, or check for any complaints about a particular store. Pro shops take pride in their cleanliness. Here are a few factors you need to check:

• Make sure the tattoo shop has an autoclave (a device that uses steam, pressure, and heat to disinfect). You will be allowed to observe the sterilization process in the autoclave.
• Check to see if the tattoo artist is licensed to practice. If so, they need to give you references.
• Make sure the tattoo shop follows the Department of Health’s Occupational Safety and General Precautions laws. These are rules that dictate the procedure to be followed when handling bodily fluids (in this case, blood).

If the tattoo shop doesn’t look clean, if things look out of place, or if you feel uncomfortable, you should find a better place to get a tattoo.

Possess some general knowledge. Here is an example of what awaits you:

• First, the tattooist will wash his hands with antibacterial soap.
• The area to be tattooed on the body will be cleaned and disinfected.
• The tattooist will wear new, clean gloves (and possibly a surgical mask).
• The tattooist will explain the sterilization procedure to you and unseal the sterilized disposable equipment (like needles, etc.).
• Using a tattoo machine (which comes with a sterile, disposable needle), the tattoo artist will begin to draw the outline of the tattoo on your skin.
• This outline will be cleaned with soap and disinfected water.
• A larger, sterile needle will be attached to the tattoo machine, and the tattooist will begin to tattoo the design. After cleaning the area again, color will be injected. Each customer will use a new ink bottle.
• The blood will be cleaned with a sterile, disposable cloth or towel.
• When finished, the area, now fully tattooed, will be cleaned again and bandaged.

Choose the tattoo artist you love their work the most and let them know that you want to get a tattoo. Tell them all about the tattoo type, location, size, etc.

Bargaining. Ask about the cost of the tattoo; This way, you can have the money ready on the day of the tattoo, or transfer to your account, whichever method you want. When discussing tattoos, you will usually be asked to pay a deposit (about 1 million VND, depending on the store and price) and make an appointment. The deposit will be deducted from your total payment for your tattoo, so don’t worry. You should leave your sketch with them so they can improve on it, and make it unique, just for you.

Pay attention to the location where you will get the tattoo. The tattoo artist will shave the hair at the place you want to tattoo. You don’t have to shave the area yourself, as you could damage the skin. Leave it to the experts.

When you arrive, you should review the new, adjusted image, and make sure it fits. Remember, it will stay on your skin forever. If there’s anything – any little element – that you don’t want, stop, and let the tattoo artist know. You don’t have to get angry, or panic. Just say “I don’t really like this part. I want it…more/less”, whatever it is. The tattoo artist isn’t going to rage or personalize it – they’re trying to get a little bit of your head anyway, and if the tattoo doesn’t look right, they’re the experts who can tweak it easily. easy. If the person becomes defensive, angry, or belligerent about the change you want to make, thank them and look elsewhere. You are the one who will have to carry this image for the rest of your life, and if the tattoo artist is not willing to make it your masterpiece, they are not the person you should be looking to.

Relax. You will be nervous, but stay calm as much as possible. The tattooist will make sure it doesn’t cause you too much pain. When you sit in the chair, you can sing a song in your head, or chat with the tattoo artist. You need to do everything they ask, move this, sit back, etc.

Final review when completed. Make sure they don’t miss anything. They’ll be more than happy to fix it up a bit, if needed.

Take care of your tattoo as directed. Follow all instructions the shop provides to care for the tattoo and make sure it heals quickly. Also, contact your doctor immediately if you notice or feel any signs of an infection such as pain, widespread redness, swelling, or discharge. To make sure your tattoo heals quickly: ( Alternatively, you can also refer to New Tattoo Care .)

• Cover the tattoo area for an hour or two.
• Avoid touching the tattooed area and do not pick up any scabs that may form.
• Wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap (don’t use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide – they will dry out the tattoo). Use a soft towel to dry the tattoo – just pat dry and do not rub.
• If you are not allergic to any antibiotic ointment, you can apply a little medicine to the tattoo. Do not use mineral grease – it will fade the color of the tattoo.
• Apply an ice pack to the tattoo area if you notice signs of redness or swelling.
• Try not to get the tattoo wet until it’s completely healed. Stay away from pools, hot tubs, or long soaks in hot tubs.
• Do not expose the tattoo to sunlight until it has completely healed.