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Answers to the Most FAQs before Getting the First Tattoo

First Tattoo

So here is something for all the tattoo virgins out there who have decided to get under the needle for the first time! Before you run off and let the tattoo artist around the corner stab you – stop! Be sure to read these expert tips from the tattoo artist.

What should you consider when getting your first tattoo?

Specialization:

  •  Find a tattoo artist who will do the style you want. Compare several studios here first before selecting the one.

Quality instead of cheap prices:

  •  Always choose based on the quality of the work and not the price.

Choosing the right motif:

  •  Think about the right motif and don’t follow any trend (e.g. frequently seen motifs such as infinity signs, feathers, blackbirds, etc.). If the tattoo means nothing to you, there is a high risk that you will quickly get bored with it.

And attention: 

  • Tattoos always look different when freshly done than when they have healed. Not every photo that is posted on social networks also corresponds to the healed result. Finger tattoos, for example, rarely last, white tattoos turn yellow after a few sunbaths.

What should be considered before the “intervention”? (Food, alcohol, painkillers etc.)

  • Have a good night’s sleep.
  • Avoid alcohol completely the day before, but drink plenty of water because the skin is then better hydrated.
  • Don’t get tattooed on an empty stomach.
  • Do not take aspirin or other blood-thinning medication. If there is no other way, the tattoo artist must be informed! He will give you all the knowledge you need to know before your first tattoo.
  • Do not apply any commercially available anesthetic creams. They change the surface tension of the skin and can thus affect the quality of the tattoo.

What exactly happens when tattooing in the skin?

First of all: The skin is an organ that is constantly changing. That’s why tattoos change after a certain time. And now it’s getting more complicated: From a medical point of view, the skin is injured when tattooing and our body perceives the whole thing as a threat. To protect itself, the tattoo ink is encapsulated, so that it stays where it is supposed to, and healing can begin.

With a fresh tattoo, the colour pigments are in the dermis and also in the upper layers of the skin. That’s why it looks more colourful. Over time, or after the healing phase, the epidermis regenerates and reduces its luminosity.

However, since the body is constantly trying to heal the “intruder”, i.e. the tattoo, or to break down the encapsulation, the tattoo will appear a little wider in the skin over time. Depending on the motif, it is therefore not recommended to engrave too small or tight-fitting.

When and why do tattoos sometimes get “spongy”?

Tattoos become spongy (“blowout” in technical jargon) when the tattoo artist pierces too deeply, sometimes right into the fat layer. The colour then runs into the subcutaneous tissue and causes unwanted shades. Therefore, as already mentioned above: Always pay attention to the good quality of the tattoo artist.

Still not sure which tattoo you want to get and where you want to get the first tattoo? Then check out our exclusive article for the most and least painful places to get a tattoo. the most and least painful places to get a tattoo.

Author Bio:

Hi, I am Olivia Robinson, a writer, and blogger by profession. As I’m a wanderer, I share my experiences through my write-ups in a way that it’s understandable and appealing to people. I aim to achieve a difference through my writing, which allows my readers to make informed and valuable choices.

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