And, finally, excess moisture from the sweating, and showering later, will prevent the tattoo from drying out properly and healing quickly. The stretching of the skin may also affect it and cause it to start bleeding and oozing again.

It is better to wait until the initial healing has passed. Until then, engage in some brisk walking or yoga; basically anything non-strenuous and sweat-inducing.

Eat and Drink Properly

Dealing with a tattoo, or a fresh wound as your body understands it, is extremely stress-inducing to your metabolism. The body has to work hard and fast to ensure the wound is closed and healed. To do that, your body requires proper nutrition and hydration.

So, before the tattooing and during the healing process, make sure to pay attention to your diet and water intake. Focus on protein-rich foods, energizing meals, and proper water intake, with a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day. This will help the body deal with the stress and ensure the ‘wound’ is healed quickly and effectively.

By nourishing your body, you will also ensure it fights off any bacteria, inflammation, and infection easier and quicker as well.

Other Useful Information

• Your tattoo will take between 2 and 3 weeks to heal initially, on the surface. There is no way to make this process be any quicker. The minimum time the tattoo requires to heal on the surface is 2 weeks. However, it may take up to 4 to 6 months for the tattoo to be fully and completely healed.
• Other than following our tips for fast healing, there isn’t much you can do. The body needs a certain amount of time to deal with any wound-like stress. In this case, the time is between 2 to 3 weeks. So, you have to be patient.
• If your tattoo doesn’t become less painful and less red in the first few days, make sure to check with your tattooist or doctor whether the tattoo is infected. If you experience increased pain, rashing, swelling, oozing, bleeding and fever, make sure to seek immediate medical attention, since the tattoo is surely infected.
• During the healing process, avoid using lotions and creams that contain fragrance or essential oils. The same goes for sunscreens. Go for natural, organic, and ingredient-displaying products. Opt for antibacterial lotions and ointments, and avoid petroleum-based products.

Final Thoughts

We hope that our quick insight was helpful and informative. For more information about proper and fast tattoo healing, make sure to talk to your tattoo artist, dermatologist, or medical professional.