The temperature after a tattoo - the causes of occurrence, how to minimize the risk of complications

Why does a fever appear?

Any intervention in the skin creates a "wound", a tattoo is no exception. In addition, a foreign substance, a pigment, is introduced into the skin layer, which provokes the body's defensive reaction, inflammation. The more sensitive the body is, the more serious the defensive reaction will be. The main causes of fever are

• Age. The younger the human body, the faster it handles inflammation. In young people, the fever passes within 1-2 days, in people of mature age, this symptom may last for a week.
• The size of the tattoo. The larger the tattoo, the larger the skin area. This in turn increases the likelihood of unpleasant complications.
• Health problems. If a person has recently had an illness, the risk of developing inflammation increases.
• Compliance with the rules of care.

How to take care to minimize the risk of complications?

After the tattoo is applied, your tattoo artist will tell you about the rules of tattoo care. The main rules to be followed are:

1. Wearing protection for a long period of time. The master will wrap the tattoo with a protective film to protect it from infections. The plastic film should be removed after 2-3 hours to allow the skin to breathe. Otherwise it may cause more damage. After removing the bandage, be sure to treat the tattoo and the skin around it with an antiseptic.
2. Sauna, sauna, hot bath or shower. Do not bathe in hot water for a month. Because of her expanded pores in the skin, which can lead to the leakage of the pigment and the blurring of the tattoo. However, do not forget about hygiene, wash the tattoo every 3-4 hours with warm water.
3. Sun. Sunbathing is not recommended, as ultraviolet light can change the color of the tattoo, it will simply burn out.
4. Wash your hands before touching it. Wash your hands with soap and water before touching the tattoo. This will keep you safe from infection. Do not touch surfaces in public places with a tattoo.
5. Physical activity. Until the tattoo has completely healed, you should not engage in physical activity, as it leads to increased sweat production.
6. Re-tattooing. After removing the film applied to you in the salon, do not dare to re-bandage the place where the tattoo is applied, your skin needs to breathe.
7. Flaking. It is normal if in a few days after the application of the tattoo the skin begins to peel. You should not use various scrubs, or cleanse your skin yourself. The best option would be to use a special cream.

What should I do if I have a fever?

Many people are frightened by the appearance of such a symptom as a high body temperature. What should you do if you have a fever a few hours after getting a tattoo?

• If the temperature rises above 38.5 degrees and a fever appears, it is advisable to take antipyretics. The usual paracetamol will do. The main thing is not to exceed the dosage of 15 mg per one kilogram of weight.
• During the first few days after the tattoo, do not overload yourself physically and mentally. You should not go on long trips and travels, as excessive strain may cause a fever.
• If in spite of taking antipyretics the temperature does not fall, urgently call the ambulance. Specialists will help in the hospital setting to quickly eliminate sepsis. There is no need to wait and be patient, there is always the possibility that the fever could be caused by blood poisoning.
• If you have a small fever, but you are stressed and worried about it, contact the tattoo artist, he will explain what to do.

Inflammatory reactions are possible, which cause a fever, not only after the application, but also after the removal of the tattoo. Generally after tattoo removal, a temperature of just over 37 degrees is observed. Listen to your body, if you think you need to see a doctor, do so.

The temperature increase after tattooing or removing is a natural reaction of body protection, therefore you should not worry much. However in case of complications it is necessary to address at once to a hospital, in this case it is not necessary to hope for the help of tattoo master. The main thing is not to panic, excessive nervous tension can only aggravate the situation, which will lead to an appeal to the hospital.