Before you get your first tat you should educate yourself about all aspects of the process. In all likelihood you’ll love your new body art but let’s be frank; getting a tattoo is not for everyone. So make sure you know what you’re getting into before sitting down in the chair. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Getting Your First Tattoo in Newmarket
Here are a half dozen things you should know before going under the needle for your first tattoo in Newmarket or elsewhere.
- Skin conditions can complicate things – If you have ultra sensitive skin or a condition like eczema you may have an allergic reaction. Or, if you have psoriasis a tattoo may irritate your condition and you may experience an outbreak at the location of the tattoo.
- Risk of infection – If you are suffering from any conditions or taking any medications that can cause suppression of your immune system you may want to delay getting a tattoo, simply because the process always carries with it the risk of infection, even if it’s remote.
- Solar sensitivity – New tats are sensitive to sunlight so don’t spend a lot of time at the beach showing off your brand new tattoo unless you’ve slathered on the sunblock or are only exposing it to show people.
- Sterilized needles only please – Insist your tattoo artist uses a brand new needle taken out of a brand new package that they open in front of you. If they try to go to work with anything else call a halt to the proceedings.
- Don’t shave – If your tattoo is going into an area that you normally shave don’t shave that area before getting your tattoo. If hair needs to be removed let the tattoo artist do it, they’ll know exactly how much they need to remove and how close to cut things.
- After care – Read up on how to care for your skin after the tattoo is applied and then make sure you follow all the recommended procedures. You want your finished tattoo to look the way you envisioned it so helping the skin to heal properly afterward is essential.
At Piranha Tattoo Newmarket we’ll make sure your first tattoo experience is trouble free and results in a piece of art you’ll cherish for years to come. Call us on 905 605 9191 with any questions you may have or drop by the Piranha Tattoo Newmarket studio to take a look around and have a chat.