How to Get Rid of Pimples On Your Tattoo

It is normal to observe an inflammatory reaction (redness and sometimes swelling) in the days following the tattooing.

However, these symptoms should disappear within a week.

Final healing is then obtained within a period that varies depending on particular on the location of the tattoo, the general condition and medical history of the person, and the quality of the tattoo artist’s procedure.

What to Do In Case of Reaction Following A Tattoo?

If the tattoo appears to have abnormally long healing or shows small localized pimples (on a particular color or around the design), stopping the application of any product (moisturizer or healing) on ​​the tattooed skin is recommended:

Do not hesitate to seek the advice of your tattoo artist in this case.

The persistence or accentuation of symptoms beyond a week, or the association of at least three signs among:

1. Erythema (redness),
2. Edema (swelling),
3. Pain,
4. Increased local heat or fever,
5. A purulent or foul-smelling discharge,

…may require medical attention.

In all cases:

1. Inform your tattoo artist if the tattoo has been done by a professional.
2. If the tattoo was not done by a professional tattoo artist, the problem should be considered ” misuse “.
3. In case of undesirable effect with no severity criterion 
4. If necessary, consult your doctor or a dermatologist
5. If possible, make an online report, if necessary with the tattooist
6. Optionally, request a medical consultation (once and monthly) at Hospital.

What to Do In case You Get Pimples On Your Tattoo

What to Do In case You Get Pimples On Your Tattoo

• If pimples appear profusely around your tattoo immediately stop using your cream and change it after thoroughly cleansing your skin.
• If the pimples persist, are radically placed on the features of the tattoo, you itch excessively, are very profuse or purulent, or if your skin shows abnormal redness several days after the session or a strong odor come and see us or consult a health professional without waiting.
• Repeat the operation 3 to 4 times a day for the first 3 weeks of your tattoo.
• During this period a thin layer of skin (the scab) on your tattoo will eventually peel. This is because the healing process continues perfectly.

Once this period has passed…

• We recommend that you continue to nourish your skin at least daily (mainly after getting out of the shower) for several weeks. You can nevertheless switch to a less fatty cream, such as day cream or body milk.
• Let your tattoo breathe as much as possible. So avoid skinny jeans and tight clothing in general. Choose fluid cotton materials.
• Is it necessary to clarify that it is important not to scratch during healing? On the one hand, you could irreparably damage your tattoo. On the other hand, you would only prolong the duration of your healing.

Finally, it is strictly forbidden to expose your tattoo to infections because a tattoo is despite everything an open wound, and this is for 1 month.

The Followings are Prohibited:

1. Washing the area, swimming pool, swimming in the sea, sauna, hammam, but also tanning, whether natural or in a UV cabin.
2. The sun is also bad for your skin and your health, therefore it is bad for your tattoo.
3. At this time… Congratulations! Your tattoo is healed, we are about 1 ½ months after your session. However, you are advised to go to the shop to see this end of healing and to see if your tattoo needs any touch-ups.

Tattoo Touch-Ups

In most cases, touch-ups are free for 4 months after your last tattoo session.

After this period, a supplement will be requested from you, except in exceptional cases: people living in other departments, abroad, or having moved, subject to having reported it to your tattoo artist.