Neck Tattoo - Aftercare Advice

Neck Tattoo

Once it's there it's there, and even if you decide to take it off, there's almost always going to be a noticeable scarring as a result. Always remember in areas of the body which can't be covered, your job and social acceptability is always on the line, and it could cost you in that regard, depending on your goals and skill set.

Aftercare:

The best thing you can do while it heals is to wear it up - when you are outside in sunlight wear something around your neck to protect it from the sun.
Wash the tattooed area 3 times a day and putting fragrance free Lubriderm on it 4-to-6 times a day when you take a shower you should have no problems but don't let it get wet for too long or go swimming for a few weeks.

The Pain Factor

Most of the people deciding on neck tattoos are always concerned about neck tattoo pain.
The skin on the back of the neck is thinner as compared to other parts, and it is closer to the bone with very little padding of fat and muscle in between. Hence, the pain involved in neck tattoos is much more than other tattoos. However, it totally depends on the individual and his pain threshold. If we compare pain in side of neck tattoos and back of neck tattoos, then some people believe that side of neck tattoo pain is greater than back of neck tattoo pain.

The other factor to consider is the healing time needed. Unlike other tattoos, which usually heal in about three weeks, neck tattoos take a lot longer. The reason being, the continuous motion of the head results in friction, thus, delaying healing and causing the tattoo to scab quickly. So sometimes, it becomes necessary to re-ink the tattoo for covering those areas which, of course, adds to the neck tattoo pain.

Before you get your tattoo:

Find a tattoo artist who will do a neck tattoo. Some tattoo artists won't tattoo anything from the neck and up. If you know an artist that can and will do neck tattoos, be sure to verify he's adept at tattooing in this area, since it will be so visible.

Consider placement of your neck tattoo. Go to a professional tattoo studio and ask for advice.
Pick a suitable design for placing on the neck.

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Take into account the possibility of extra healing time because shirt collars or tags may rub against your fresh ink. If you can't keep from moving your neck around a great deal throughout the day, tattoos tend to take longer to heal and have an increased risk of scabbing and infection.

Tattooed areas tend to be sore and swollen for a few days following the procedure. The everyday movement of your neck can cause this pain to be more noticeable.

Remember: Getting a neck tattoo is probably a decision you should take a long time in making before going forward with it.