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It’s extremely important to care for your new tattoo properly in the days after being tattooed. Please see below details, and reach out for more specific advice if you have any questions.
At the end of your session, your artist will cover your tattoo in one of two ways: tattoo bandage aftercare or with a plastic wrap.
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Tattoo
Bandage Aftercare
You can remove the bandage after keeping it on for 2 days. Showering is okay with it on, but do not place hot water on the area directly- only cold or lukewarm water should be used near the area. Remove the wrap slowly and gently rinse the area with cold water. Pat dry the area and apply a thin layer of the ointment the shop gave you.
Continually apply the ointment 2 times a day to keep your tattoo hydrated, which will decrease the itchiness and peeling. This will allow the ink and details to heal underneath the skin. After 4-5 days of the ointment, you can switch out to fragrance free lotion to continue moisturizing.
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Plastic Wrap Aftercare
It’s useful when you have a big piece of artwork like full body, full back….The wrap should be taken off no more than 2 hours after your session. Before bed, wash the area using room temperature water. Depending on the tattoo, you may be instructed to rewrap your tattoo in plastic wrap before going to bed. If so, wrap the area right before bed and not too tight, and remove shortly after waking in the morning. When the wrap is off, proceed to moisturize the tattoo.
Continually apply a thin layer of the ointment or tattoo balm 2 times a day to keep your tattoo hydrated, which will decrease the itchiness and peeling. This allow the ink and details to heal underneath the skin.
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Other Important Tips
• If there is any irritation or inflammation caused by the 72- hour skin protection bandage, please remove immediately and rinse before going to bed.
• Moisturize the tattoo for ~ 3 weeks after completion. A thin layer of the oinment throughout the day is the best way. Applying too much at once doesn’t allow the skin to breathe and makes it difficult to heal naturally.
• Reduce the intensity of any exercise routine for ~ 2 weeks for big tattoos. Excessive sweating causes inflammation within the body, causing the tattoo to open up and not heal properly. This also gives a higher chance for infections.
• Refrain from swimming, beach water, and other water activities for ~ 2 weeks for big tattoos to reduce the chances for infections.
• Avoid tattoo exposures to direct sunlight, such as tanning, for about ~ 2-3 weeks, to avoid problems with drying out the tattoo which can cause damages to the quality of the artwork.