Your tattoo should then be gently patted dry with a disposable sanitary towel. ALWAYS wash your hands before touching your tattoo. The water should be as warm as possible, so as to open up the pores for cleaning. When removing the wrap, wash your hands first, then throw wrap away, and wash your tattoo with ANTIBACTERIAL soap and warm water. This is to prevent bacteria from entering your fresh wound. It will take about 2-3 weeks for the wound to heal properly.Īfter your tattoo has been finished, the tattoo artist will place a plastic wrap for you to wear for a maximum of 2 hours. hands, fingers, elbows, feet, knees).Īs you know by now, a fresh tattoo is an open wound.open and vulnerable without the skin to protect it. How the wound heals depends on the aftercare, although certain areas may heal differently due to wear and tear (e.g. Your tattoo is, in fact, an open wound and must be treated accordingly. Now that your tattoo artist has done their job, it’s up to you to give your tattoo the proper aftercare so that you have the best possible result.