General Aftercare
Everyone heals at a various pace.Your new tattoo will take approximately 2 weeks to heal on the surface and at least 1-2 months to heal completely.
Make sure to wash your hands before and after you touch your new tattoo, as it is an open wound and is susceptible to infection.
The bandage should stay on for at least 1-3 hours, after the time has passed remove the bandage
Wash your hands then wash your tattoo gently (DO NOT SCRUB) with warm water and mild unscented soap. Pat dry with a clean towel. Make sure to discard the used bandage. DO NOT RE-BANDAGE!
After wash, work in a VERY small amount of Aquaphor into the skin. Less is always more. If the area appears too glossy then you have applied too much. Do not let the area dry out either, but again, put on just enough for the tattoo to breathe.
Apply Aquaphor 3 times a day for the next 3 days and then switch to an unscented lotion such as Lubriderm or Curel.
During this time your tattoo will flake off tIny pieces of colored skin while it’s healing. DO NOT RUB, PICK, OR SCRATCH!! Your tattoo will itch, you can slap it.
Make sure to wear loose-fitting clothes, open sandals to help your tattoo heal properly.
FOR THE FIRST THREE WEEKS, NO:
Swimming or soaking in water ( baths, pools, saunas, hot tubs, jacuzzi)
Exposure to direct sunlight
Tanning beds
Avoid the sun at all costs during the healing period, only after it is fully healed apply sunblock (85) to protect from the fading effects of radiation.
YOUR TATTOO WILL STAY BEAUTIFUL AS LONG YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE CARE INSTRUCTIONS PROPERLY COULD EXTEND THE HEALING TIME NEEDED AND KEEP YOUR TATTOO FROM LOOKING AT IT’S BEST.
PROBLEMS WILL OCCUR WHEN THE TATTOO IS:
Handled without washing hands
Subject to harsh chemicals
Subject to bacteria
Neglected
Wrong cleaning products are used
Picking/ scratching
Forced tearing of skin flakes
If you have any questions in regards to the healing of your tattoo please contact your tattooist directly.