How To Look After A Chest Tattoo

Tattoo aftercare starts in the tattoo shop.

How to look after a chest tattoo. If you want to keep your tattoo from fading apply sunscreen over it every single time its going to be exposed to the sun. As your skin heals it. Choose the Right Tattoo Artist.

So you have a tattoo style in mind but are you still debating on the subject matter. It tends to be a softer area where curvy organic shapes make sense. They will then cover the area.

Once the tattoo is done the artist will apply a thin layer of tattoo jelly or moisturizer over the entire tattooed area. Tattoos are not temporary even if they tend to look faded after a period. They are permanent and understand that removal can be a bit difficult to handle.

The ink is deposited within the skin and not on top of the skin. Its easy to remember aftercare in the first few weeks but its essential to keep it up for several months. Here are a few of our favorite sternum tattoo designs curated to inspire.

One way to keep your tattoo looking fresh is to ensure that you follow the proper healing procedures as even the best tattoos can be affected by not taking proper care. The majority of advice will tell you to leave the covering on the tattoo for the first 2-5 hours then to carefully remove it and gently wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and mild liquid soap. So its best practice to wait at least 2 weeks after getting your tattoo before shaving your chest hair.

On December 20th I had some filler work done behind my 7 year old chest piece and as always decided to document it for you. It comes with a collection of tattoo designs for inspiration and it lets you upload your own photo or select a body type so that you can see what the tattoos might look like on your own chest. In the second and third week you will see the outer layer of your skin completely recovered but it will be the end of the third week when you will see the color of the tattoo become vivid and bright.