Tattoo AfterCare Instructions

You have been tattooed by a professional using high quality pigments and equipment. Now it's up to you to care for your tattoo so your new work of art stays beautiful for years to come. Taking care of your new tattoo after leaving the studio is your responsibility.

Wash your HANDS FIRST AND THEN WASH YOUR tattoo TWO times daily, morning and night with a mild antibacterial soap. Applying the lather with your fingertips (after you have cleaned your hands) for 15-30 seconds and rinse than pat dry with a clean paper towel. Allow your tattoo to breathe/dry before applying anything. To protect and moisture your tattoo apply a THIN layer of aquaphor. You don't want it soaked in moisturizer.

For best results DO NOT PICK OR RUB YOUR HEALING TATTOO! Avoid direct water pressure on tattoo until there is mono more appearance of flaking/scabbing. NO SWIMMING, OR OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES other than washing for a minimum of 2 weeks. Avoid excess sweating and saunas. No Tanning or sun exposure for at least 30 days. Think baby skin. Try avoiding sleeping on the tattoo.

All tattoos scab but by making sure you continue to pat away or gently wash away any blood or lymph fluid build up. Once your tattoo has begun to peal do NOT scratch or pull at the flakes as it can cause the loss of ink. Let them fall off naturally.

Saniderm instructions: Keep on for 24 hours and come back to studio so we can put a new bandage on and clean it for you. We will put a new bandage on and you can keep it on for 4-5 days. While removing the bandage it is recomennded to take it off in the shower and clean with antibacterial soap and as instructed above pat dry with clean paper towel and apply THIN layer of aquaphor.

REMEMBER a tattoo is an opened wound. Failure to follow these instructions will extend healing time and will keep your tattoo for looking its best.

If you have sensitive skin and have or have had in the past any discomfort or allergic reactions to saniderm or adhesives please follow these instructions. The plastic wrap take off in 3-4 hours and wash with an antibacterial non scented soap. Dry with fresh paper towel so no bacteria gets on the surface of your skin and keep unwrapped and wash it 3x a day.

Apply a layer of aquaphor ointment, but don't put on another bandage. Carefully wash your tattoo area three times a day with soap and water, and gently pat it dry.