How long does a tattoo take to heal?
Depending on the size of the tattoo, how your body heals, the area of the tattoo, etc., healing time may vary, but the tattoo will take approximately two weeks to heal.
What care should I follow and how long does it take to heal?
The care you will need to take for a good healing is very simple: wash your tattoo with warm water, neutral soap and apply a thin layer of healing cream for approximately 15 days. You should also avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, seawater, and sunbathing during this time.
Can I get a tattoo in summer?
Any time of year is good to get a tattoo, both in the middle of summer and in winter, although it is true that in summer you have to be more attentive to the healing process.
What is the price of a tattoo?
The price varies depending on the type of design, the size of the tattoo and the place where it will be done.
Can I drink alcohol before getting a tattoo?
Our recommendation is that you should not consume alcohol in the 48 hours before the tattoo since both the bleeding at the time of getting the tattoo and the sensitivity of the skin is greater.
What is the minimum age to get a tattoo?
The minimum age to get a tattoo is 16 years old.
How much does it hurt to get a tattoo?
It depends on your pain tolerance and the area you are getting tattooed. Some areas of the body are more painful than others but our team of professional tattoo artists will always help you make the experience as pleasant as possible.
Why is tattoo ink injected into the dermis?
The reason tattoo ink stays on your skin forever has to do with your immune system. When you get a tattoo, ink flows through the tattoo needle into the middle layer of your skin, called the dermis. That creates a wound, which your body tries to heal by sending macrophages (a type of white blood cell) to the area.
How deep into the skin does a tattoo penetrate?
The tattoo needle pierces about 100 times per second to insert the ink 1,5 to 2 millimeters below the surface of the skin. The reason for this depth is to avoid the epidermis (or outer layer of skin) so that the tattoo is permanent.
I have a scar and I would like to cover it. Can I get a tattoo?
Before we can tattoo a scar, we need the skin to be completely regenerated and healed in that area. If the skin has a pinkish tone, it is still early. When the scar has a whitish color, we can tattoo it over it and cover it with the tattoo you prefer.