Aftercare
Once getting your tattoo, the aftercare process is the next important step into making sure your tattoo heals as easily and beautifully as possible.
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The First Day
After your tattoo session, your tattoo will be cleaned properly and thoroughly before being wrapped in a medical grade transparent bandage. The bandage is allowed to stay on the tattooed area for 24 hours, OR up to five days before being removed. Once removed, you will immediately follow the cleaning and hydrating instructions to ensure the correct healing process. I do always ask new clients if they have any form of adhesive and/or bandage allergy. If so, the bandage will be skipped and, instead, plastic wrap will be used for the tattooed area. Regular plastic wrap should be removed no more than two hours after being applied.​
Healing Process
If given the medical bandage, please remove under warm running water. I usually recommend removing it in the shower as the best option. Please keep in mind that the adhesive will be stuck pretty well, so be very gentle while removing it in order to avoid damage to the tattoo and minimize further irritation. If given regular plastic wrap, please remove no more than two hours after being applied. Once the wrap is removed, immediately start the aftercare routine of cleaning your tattoo at least twice a day, everyday, for the next 3 weeks with fragrance free antibacterial liquid soap. Make sure that your hands are clean prior to washing your tattoo, then rinse off well with warm running water. After your tattoo has been cleaned and rinsed properly, gently pat dry with paper towels. Once the area is dry, apply a thin layer of regular, fragrance free skin lotion. Please make sure to rub the lotion into the skin well and not to oversaturate.
Special Attention
DO:
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clean tattoo everyday (2-3x daily)
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hydrate tattoo everyday (3-6x daily with unscented lotion only)
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keep tattoo away from pets
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keep tattoo out of direct sunlight
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allow to flake naturally
DO NOT:
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NO high intense activity (gym, sports, etc.) for two weeks
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NO over excessive sweating
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NO swimming for two weeks
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DON'T over hydrate tattoo
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DON'T let pets near tattoo area
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DON'T expose to intense sunlight
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DON'T pick or scratch!