Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. The use of plastic wrap to cover fresh tattoos may have gotten its start at biker events in the '70s and '80s. Newly tattooed people were peeling off their bandages to show off their new ink, and thus untrained tattooers came up with the transparent idea of using plastic wrap as a see-through bandage.
Unfortunately, some involved in the tattooing process have failed to see the dangers of doing this and have continued this risky practice. We spoke to tattoo artists Miguel from Yant Studio and Burak from Fleur Noire Tattoo to understand proper bandaging in tattoo aftercare. Read on to learn why experts say you should never use saran wrap on a tattoo. A plastic wrap creates an occlusive seal, meaning that no air gets in and no air gets out.
The idea is that this keeps all of the body fluids pooling on the skin surface. That surface may build up body temperatures, potentially creating a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Essentially, your new tattoo has just been turned into a petri-dish for bacterial growth yuck. Tattoos are an open wound and need to be taken care of with medical level bandages," says Burak.
It's not only gross and dangerous, but it might be illegal. State tattoo regulations, such as in Hawaii, specifically state the appropriate type of dressing to use. Hawaii Department of Health Regulation H mandates the entire area covered with a piece of sterile dressing, which may, in turn, be covered with a piece of tissue, and fasten to the site with an approved type of adhesive.
It's even one of the questions on a tattoo artist's licensing test. Not only is the use of plastic wrap potentially risky, but it is an offense to a client who deserves a better start with their new tattoo.
The use of plastic wrap is forbidden in many quality tattoo conventions. The National Tattoo Association and the Alliance of Professional Tattooists have outlawed its use in their conventions. It's time that all convention promoters educate themselves and make this ban an industry-wide policy.
However, it can be difficult to keep tattoos in pristine condition, especially while they are in the healing stages. Luckily, though, tattoo technology has evolved over the last few ye ars, and n ew and innovative tattoo aftercare products have been developed by tattoo artists.
Now, a new form of tattoo aftercare has arrived. Protective tattoo film is one of the best ways to cover and mend skin after a tattooing session. This way you can decide whether this is the right aftercare product for you. In short, protective tattoo film is thin, self-adhesive film used to protect fresh tattoos in the first days of healing.
This film is used on newly tattooed skin and can help heal and protect the upper layers of the dermis. After a tattoo is inked into the skin, it is susceptible to infection and even damage. As a tattoo aficionado, you want your skin to heal cleanly, this way your tattoo stays crisp and vibrant for many years.
Protective tattoo fil ms ensure this outcome and help the skin heal during this critical time. These films are lightweight , breathable , waterproof, stretchable and offer the best possible skin protection for your tattoos. S till, how exactl y do protective tattoo films work, and how do you use them? Protective tattoo film is a self-adhesive product.
You simply place the film on your skin and it will stick without having to put any other products on. Oxygen naturally enters the material of the film, and moisture leaves the film quickly which will prevent infection. In short, the film creates a sturdy protective layer between the outside world and the tattoo.
This antibacterial barrier keeps skin safe and the tattoo safe. In addition, the healing enzymes i n the skin are locked into place for optimal tattoo outcomes. Protective tattoo film can also be placed on any area of the body and will cover up large chunks of skin easily.
This aftercare film should be changed regularly, as well. And, you can even put healing ointment underneath the film to speed up healing and make removal of the film easier.
After a tattoo is first completed, the film can stay attached to the skin for up to 24 hours. After 24h, it is recommended to put on a new one, which can be used up to 3 to 5 days.
The exact amount of time the film needs to stay on will depend, of course. A healing tattoo will often swell slightly, although some locations, such as the ankle, may occasionally become excessively and painfully inflamed. This swelling will go down within weeks and application of cold compresses and anti-histamine creams will help.
Infection of a healing tattoo, as with any wound, is caused only if the area is allowed to become dirty; matter containing bacteria collects around and inside the wound and the area becomes swollen and very sore. Stringent cleaning or a course of antibiotics should clear up any infection, but the tattoo will almost certainly appear faint and patchy when healed. Email Address. Phone No.
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