TATTOO CARE

BEFORE & AFTERCARE INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR TATTOO

„Y O U“ are in charge of the healing process & listen to your body !!!

That means… The healing process and wound care of your Tattoo is YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY from the very moment you step out of the Tattoo Parlour.

You have to look on a fresh Tattoo as an open wound, open to all sorts of germs and bacteria, that´s why it needs a correct treatment & care. 
ERGO – mindfulness-based wound care.

If you want to have a perfect & quick healing process without any damage of your skin & Tattoo – take good care with an mindful aftercare procedures.

BEFORE YOUR TATTOO …

  • If you have any health conditions that could affect your safety or the Tattoo, contact your doctor first. Heart and blood conditions can be affected or worsened by receiving a tattoo.
  • If you are taking any medications, please let your artist know. Even such commonly prescribed medications as antidepressants, painkillers, and acne medications may alter the way your Tattoo heals.
  • Let your artist know if you have had to take antibiotics prior to dental procedures. If you have any continuing health concerns, check with your doctor prior to getting a tattoo.
  • Drinking alcohol or taking drugs even 24 hours before getting your tattoo can thin your blood and make the tattoo hurt more. Don’t drink.
  • Eat a good meal prior to getting tattooed. It can be a tough process on the body no matter how gentle your artist is. If your body is properly nourished, it can handle the tattoo process more easily.
  • Wear comfortable clothes. Your artist will need access to the area being tattooed, so dress accordingly. Ink and ointment are difficult to remove from clothing.
  • Appear well rested & clean.
  • Some locations on the body will need touch-ups. Talk to your artist if you have questions regarding your location choice.

AFTERCARE INSTRUCTION …

  • Drink plenty of clean still water for the next few days.
  • Always wash your hands prior to touching your Tattoo. Dirty hands can spread infection.
  • 2 to 4 hours after receiving your tattoo, remove the bandage and gently wash the Tattoo with soap (fragrance- & alcohol-free) and lukewarm water (NOT hot). This will remove ointment, excess color and white blood cells.
  • Air-dry your cleaned Tattoo or tap it dry with a clean, lint-free paper towel or clean separate cotton towel. Do not rub & wipe your Tattoo.
  • Use ointment for the next 5 days, approximately 3 times a day. Gently apply enough ointment to keep the tattoo from getting dry. Apply a thin film, but do not drown the tattoo in ointment. Soggy is not good either. Listen to your body.
  • Cover the Tattoo in saran wrap (foil/plastic wrap) for the first 3 days right after you washed the Tattoo & applying thin coating of cream.
  • Keep your Tattoo out of direct sunlight and away from tanning booths for the next 3 month. Use sun protection of at least SPF 30 after it has healed.
  • Your Tattoo may scab, flake, or peel. This is natural. Do not pick at the scab. This may remove ink and damage your Tattoo. Sometimes the skin flakes that come off are the same color as your Tattoo. This does not mean your tattoo is “falling out.” If you have any questions please call your Tattooer. Keep your skin always moisturized.
  • If you think you are allergic to the Tattoo or the aftercare products, or believe that you have an infection, please contact your doctor. Discontinue use of the aftercare product if you think you are having a reaction to it.
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KEEP IN MIND | BE AWARE OF …

  • Don’t soak your Tattoo until it is completely healed. This means no swimming in rivers, lakes, ocean,  pools, or spas. 
  • No sauna. 
  • Also, avoid long hot baths and showers. Get in, get clean and get out. You can permanently damage your Tattoo if you do not take proper care of it during the healing process.
  • Do not let your Tattoo dry out during the healing process. If you let it crack, it may scar, and your Tattooer may not be able to fully repair the damage to the art.
  • Keep your Tattoo out of direct sunlight. If your Tattoo is healed, still remember to put sun protection on your Tattoo. Sunlight will fade colors. Remember what color your outdoor furniture was before last summer?
  • Do not pick at your Tattoo
  • Do not scratch your Tattoo
  • Some areas of the body do not keep color as well as others. Also some skin types, colors, and textures do not like certain colors. This is completely natural & NOT RACIST or DISCRIMINATING! Contact your Tattooer, if your Tattoo needs a touch-up to learn more about your Tattooer´s touch-up policy.
  • The skin over the Tattoo can remain open for a couple of days and is capable of getting an infection if not properly cared for during the healing process.
    Contact a physician if any signs or symptoms develop, including: fever, prolonged swelling and pain, redness at the site, and/or green or yellow discharge.

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