After Care Product Recommendations:
 

• Aquaphor in tube.

• Bactine (for itchiness, redness, tenderness)

• A liquid non-scented antibacterial soap (I use Dr. Bronners liquid soap)

• Cold compress or Advil for swelling.

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BANDAGE REMOVAL & WASHING:

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• Plastic Wrap Bandage Instructions:

- Remove bandage 3 - 4 hours after application.
- Wash hands before removing bandage.
​- Upon removing the bandage, do so in a clean environment. In the shower recommended.

- With the flat of your palms, gently massage the tattoo with lukewarm water and unscented antibacterial soap.
- Wash until it no longer feels slick or slimy.

- Allow the tattoo to air-dry or pat with fresh clean towel.

- Moisturize

If you notice you tattoo continues to weep (leak fluid/ink) over the first few days, continue to wash off the fluids daily until the weeping ends.

 

• Second Skin Bandage Instructions:
   

- Leave on for up to 7 days.
- If the bandage has been compromised in any way, immediately remove the bandage.
- Wash hands before removing bandage.
​- Upon removing the bandage, do so in a clean environment. In the shower recommended.

- With the flat of your palms, gently massage the tattoo with lukewarm water and unscented antibacterial soap.
- Wash until it no longer feels slick or slimy.

- Allow the tattoo to air-dry or pat with fresh clean towel.

- Moisturize

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*** IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR TATTOO IS INFECTED, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR. ***

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• For the following weeks:

- Do not soak your tattoo. (No swimming, baths, or saunas)

- Do not exfoliate or shave the tattooed area for at least a month.

- If it comes in contact with excess sweat, animals or dirt, gently wash the tattoo.

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MOISTURIZING:

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- With clean hands, apply a thin layer of moisturize at least once a day. After showering is recommended.
- Moisturize if tattoo is itchy.
- Always use a fragrance, alcohol and dye free lotion. I recommend Aquaphor as it is intended for healing skin.

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Other Considerations:

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- Your tattoo is a wound. Best to treat it as though you are healing one.

- Give your tattoo at least 2 weeks to heal. The new skin will be fresh and may still be sensitive after 2 weeks.

- Make sure your bedding and clothing are clean. Avoid tight clothing or clothing made from animal.

- Keep your pets away from your fresh tattoo!

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Exceptional areas:

Joints: Keep movement to a minimum, Be mindful. The skin movement can prolong healing.

Torso: Just be mindful of your movements and stretching the skin.

Lower Limbs: Due to circulation and pressure from muscles against the skin, leg tattoos can take longer to heal. Make sure to limit your activities & elevate the legs when possible.

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Contact for free** touch ups within 3 months of the tattoo appointment.
**If aftercare instructions have been followed.
Touch ups do not include adding any new elements to your tattoo, only solidifying previous work done.