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It’s important to know how to take care of your new tattoo, so you don’t end up with an infection. Find out when it’s safe to go swimming after you get a tattoo.
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Introduction
It’s always best to wait at least 2 weeks before swimming after getting a tattoo. This gives your tattoo time to heal and prevents it from getting infected. If you must swim before 2 weeks, make sure to cover your tattoo with a waterproof bandage.
The Risks of Swimming with a New Tattoo
While you may be excited to jump in the pool with your new ink, it’s important to wait until your tattoo has properly healed. prematurely submerging a new tattoo can cause infections, fading and other complications.
A new tattoo is essentially an open wound. When you get a tattoo, the artist inserts ink into your skin using a needle. This creates tiny tears in your skin, which can become infected if they’re not properly cared for.
Submerging a new tattoo in water—whether it’s in a pool, hot tub, lake or ocean—introduces bacteria to the open wound. This can cause mild infections, such as cellulitis, as well as more serious infections, such as MRSA.
In addition to infection, swimming with a new tattoo can also cause the ink to fade. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can penetrate through water and interact with the tattoo ink, causing it to break down and fade prematurely.
So how long do you have to wait before swimming with a new tattoo? It’s typically recommended that you wait at least two weeks—and ideally longer—before hitting the pool or beach.
During this time, it’s important to keep your tattoo clean and dry so that it can heal properly. Follow your artist’s instructions for caring for your tattoo during the healing process. Once your tattoo has healed, be sure to protect it from the sun by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher—even when you’re swimming.
How to Heal a Tattoo Quickly
If you’ve just gotten a new tattoo, you may be eager to show it off. But before you hit the beach or the pool, there are a few things you need to do to make sure your tattoo heals properly.
After getting a tattoo, your skin is essentially an open wound. To avoid infection, it’s important to keep it clean and protected. For the first few days after getting a tattoo, avoid soaking it in water, which can lead to infection. This means no swimming, no baths or showers, and no sitting in hot tubs.
You’ll also need to keep your tattoo moisturized to prevent it from drying out. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or other Tatouage Aftercare ointment 2-3 times per day. Be sure to use a product that is designed for tattoos; regular lotion can actually slow down the healing process.
In most cases, it will take about 2-3 weeks for your tattoo to heal completely. Once it does, you can enjoy swimming and other activities without worry!
When Is It Safe to Go Swimming with a New Tattoo?
It’s important to wait until your tattoo is healed before you go swimming. Swimming can irritate a new tattoo and slow down the healing process. It’s best to wait at least 3 weeks, but some tattoos may take up to 6 weeks to heal completely.
If you must go swimming before your tattoo is fully healed, cover the tattoo with a waterproof bandage or sunscreen. Apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before going in the water and reapply it every 2 hours.
Conclusion
After getting a tattoo, it’s important to let the area heal properly. Everyone’s skin heals at a different rate, but generally speaking, you should wait at least 2-3 weeks before swimming. This will give your tattoo time to form a protective scab, and reduce the risk of infection.
