Aftercare & Healing Process
Initial Care & Cleaning (First 24-28 hours)
Keep It Clean
Gently remove the wrap after 2 hours and wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, non-fragrance soap.
Pat Dry
Once the tattoo has been cleaned, make sure to gently pat the area dry with a clean dry paper towel.
Cream
Apply aftercare cream to the tattoo once the area is completely dry.
Keep it Wrapped Up
We advise that you keep the tattooed wrapped for at least 24 hours but remove, clean and re wrap the tattoo every 2-3 hours.
Daily aftercare (weeks 1-2)
Cleaning
Continue gently washing your tattoo twice a day or more frequently if it gets dirty.
Cream
Apply a thin layer of aftercare cream after each clean.
Avoid
You should avoid soaking the tattoo, for example in baths, swimming pools, hot tubs for at least 2 weeks.
We advise that you keep your new tattoo out of the sun for the 2 week healing period. Factor 50 should always be used once the tattoo is healed.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN HEALING
ITCHING
Itching is a normal part of the healing process, but avoid scratching or picking the tattoo. Gently slapping the tattoo does actually work!
SCABBING
Scabbing and flaking are a very normal part of the healing process. DO NOT pick the tattoo, no matter how satisfying it may feel!
HEALING TIME
Your tattoo will take roughly 2-3 weeks to heal. The full skin regeneration cycle takes 8 weeks so don’t fret if your tattoo isn’t completely healed in this time frame.
FOLLOW UP
It’s normal for some ink to drop out during the healing process if this happens please get in touch and we’ll get you booked in for a touch up, free of charge!
If you have any further queries or questions about the aftercare or healing process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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