AFTERCARE
WASH HANDS with soap and water prior to removing dressing.
Remove Dressing 12-24 hours after tattoo dressing application or as instructed by your artist. If after a minimum of 12 hours the dressing is filled with fluid, remove it and clean the tattoo. If it is not filled with fluid you may leave it on for the full 24 hours. It’s recommend you remove the dressing in the shower. Once removed, wash the tattoo area thoroughly, using fragrance free soap or use the aftercare kits soap given by your artist.
After washing, pat tattoo area dry with a disposable paper towel and let it air dry for 10-15 minutes. DO NOT USE YOUR BATH TOWEL! Even when “clean”, your bath towel harbors bacteria! If your artist instructed you to re-apply a dressing, please place the second dressing on the tattoo area within 15-20 minutes after removal of the first dressing. You may leave the second dressing on for up to 48 hours.
Once you have removed the last dressing, you will begin to use aftercare lotion. After your tattoo is washed. Let it dried for 5-10 minutes, apply a small amount of aftercare lotion 3-5 times daily until tattoo is completely healed. Everybody has a unique healing process and it can take between 2-6 weeks to heal a tattoo.
AVOID SUN EXPOSURE for a minimum of 3 weeks. This also means tanning beds. Sun exposure to healing tattoo pigments can cause color fading and prolong or complicate the healing process. It’s recommend to always apply SPF 30 or higher to healed tattoos when planning on any sun exposure.
DO NOT SOAK YOUR TATTOO… No swimming for a minimum of 3 weeks. This includes hot tubs, swimming pools, lakes, rivers, etc. Swimming or soaking your tattoo can cause bacterial infections, or cause scabbing and flaking to worsen, which may cause permanent damage to your tattoo.
Itching is a normal part of the tattoo healing process; please do not to scratch your tattoo. If itching occurs, apply Lotion or pat tattoo for relief.
Please consult a doctor at the first sign of any infection.
Please call or message your artist with any questions or concerns
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