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Aftercare

Looking after your new tattoo is the next step after your appointment.

This is a crucial part as not taking care of your tattoo will cause it to not look its best.

During your appointment, the aftercare will be explained to you in person, answering any questions you have.

But if you have any questions after your appointment has ended or have forgotten what to do; all the aftercare is written here.

The First Steps

After finishing your tattoo, I will apply a tattoo bandage / second skin to keep it clean as it is an open wound so it needs to be treated as so.

Keep this on for a minimum of 3 days.

Remove under warm running water and gently peel off away from the tattooed area, resulting in the film "lifting off".

Afterwards, throw the wrap away.

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Before  wrap the tattoo I will ask if there is any previous reactions to the adhesive film / second skin or have previously had any reactions to adhesive.

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If so I will wrap your fresh tattoo in plastic wrap

Leave this on for 2 -4 hours.

Remove by pulling off the tape used.

Throw the wrap away.

Clean

After removing the wrap from your fresh tattoo, clean the area with warm water and gentle soap: tattoo specific soap is recommended or fragrance free soap.

Clean gently with water and soap to rub away any ink, plasma or debris from your tattoo.

Do not scrub vigorously.

Rinse gently with warm water, allow to air dry or pat dry with clean paper towels: Do not use a bath towel.

 

Healing Process

Apply Lotion:

It is recommended to use a tattoo specific lotion, I recommend Hustle Butter.

Avoid lotions containing petroleum.

Apply a thin layer to cover the tattoo area

Do not over-apply lotion

Rub in the aftercare lotion in completely, apply as you would with any other lotion.

Ongoing Aftercare:

Apply the recommended aftercare lotion 3-5 times daily at least or as needed for dryness

For 10 - 14 days or until tattoo is fully healed

Keep the tattooed area clean, washing it gently with the recommended soap and warm water daily or when needed until fully healed.

Special Attention

Avoid:

  • Scratching & picking

  • Pools, Oceans, Hot tubs, etc

  • Prolonged direct sunlight

  • Tight clothing

  • Trauma to the area

Maintain Your Tattoo

  • ​Stay moisturised with petroleum free lotion daily

  • Avoid damaging skin with sunburn or with harsh soaps and damaging lotions

  • Plan your next tattoo!

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