{"id":17,"date":"2021-08-16T07:37:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T07:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/?p=17"},"modified":"2021-09-22T06:14:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T06:14:27","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-tattoo-to-heal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/painfuljoy.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-tattoo-to-heal\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does it Take for a Small Tattoo to Heal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The process of getting a tattoo creates an open wound on the skin that should heal pretty quickly. The punctures to set the ink on the dermis are 1.1 millimeters deep and therefore they are shallow and should heal pretty fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By learning the stages of healing, and the normal amount of time it takes for these types of wounds to heal you can be prepared and able to notice any signs of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Does It Take for a Tattoo to Heal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your body will need a month to completely heal from a tattoo procedure. In the first two weeks, you will experience the most soreness and open wound symptoms. In the last two weeks, your outer skin is usually healed but deeper layers are still healing and the itching you experience may be greatly increased at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must take care of the area because you have an open wound that has to heal. If you do not feel that the area is healing properly then seek advice from a professional to rule out severe complications like infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tattoo Healing Stages <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stage One<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This period is the first 6 days<\/strong> after you get the tattoo. During this time, it is normal to see oozing, swelling, redness, soreness, and possibly some scabbing. The symptoms should improve each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage Two<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the 7th to the 14th day<\/strong> after the tattoo. You will notice that the oozing has subsided. If it is still oozing then seek professional advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The redness will be minimized or completely gone by this time. You should also be aware of less swelling and puffiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may notice an increased itching on and around the area. This is a sign that your skin is healing and you need to resist scratching the area. Your fingernails can break the skin and introduce infection. Instead of scratching gently rub or pat the area. Antihistamines may help to relieve the itch if it is unbearable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The skin may be starting to peel or flake away. Let this happen naturally and do not pick at the skin or pull the loose skin away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage Three<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This stage occurs from the 15th day to the 30th day<\/strong>. During this time the outer layers of skin have healed but the deeper tissue is still healing. It is not uncommon for the ink to look cloudy or slightly distorted during this stage. Continue to follow the regimen of cleaning and light ointment applications. Drink plenty of water to make sure your skin stays hydrated and protect the new skin area from exposure to high heat or the sun\u2019s UV rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Tattoo Heal Faster?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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