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TWO TO THREE WEEK GUIDELINE


This page outlines what to Do, Avoid and Long Term Care! TDLR available.
Important Note: please remember guidelines vary, as it highly depends on each person’s lifestyle, environment and health 

Tattoos are fresh wounds that require significant attention. It is important that you care for it properly to deter any secondary infections or complications. Please avoid web searching concerns as they are rarely accurate. 


DO:

Bandage Type:  
 Bandages are used to keep your wound clean and protected from external bacteria. Plasma, blood, and ink will normally discharge for the first few days along with some swelling. 

  • Cotton Gauze: leave on overnight or until next day
  • Second Skin (Waterproof):  leave on for a minimum of 24 hours to a maximum of five days 

Bandage Removal:

  • Before removing, prepare clean paper towels, bed linens and clothes 
  • With clean hands, gently peel off the bandage at the end of your lukewarm shower 
  • With a dollop of unscented soap, ensure all adhesive, plasma, blood, and ink is cleansed thoroughly; do not scrub! 
  • Dry the wound with the prepared paper towels and apply a thin layer of unscented water-based moisturizer 
  • Now leave it alone and keep it dry, as your body will do the rest of the healing 
  • Only wash with soap if absolutely necessary

After Bandage Removal:  

  • Scabbing Stage: after a couple of days without the bandage, the tattoo should start to scab or flake, this indicates the halfway point 
  • Itchy: Please try your darn best not to touch or scratch and instead, start lightly moisturizing with clean hands 

  • Winter/Dry Skin?:
    Over moisturizing can cause irritation or harbor bacteria so please use your best judgement 

Long Term Care:  

When healed, your tattoo should be a bit raised and will take time to settle into the skin. 

  • Sun Safety: practice diligently with sunscreen 
  • Regular Maintenance: moisturizing often is optimal for longer lasting tattoos

AVOID/DO NOT:


  • Friction, restrictive and tight clothing, footwear, socks 
  • Re-bandage 
  • Scented products 
  • Direct sunlight
  • Sleeping on the wound/tattoo
  • Immersive water activities such as baths, swimming pools, spas, saunas, etc.  
  • Gyms and Strenuous Activities
  • Pets: both indirect and direct contact 
  • Excessive Sweating 
  • Scratching, picking, slapping or touching are bad habits, don’t start them 
  • Picking at scabs 
  • Telling or letting your friends and strangers to touch your tattoo 
  • Oil-based moisturizers, alcohol, peroxide, medical ointments, sunscreen etc 

TDLR:

DO:
  1. Wash your hands, prepare clean paper towels, bedlinens and clothes 
  2. Remove Bandage: 
    Cotton Gauze: leave on overnight
    Second Skin: minimum 24 hours, maximum 5 days
  3. Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap
  4. Pat dry with clean paper towels 
  5. Apply thin layer of unscented moisturizer
  6. Keep it covered at all times with loose clothing and leave it alone 
  7. Only moisturize and wash with soap when absolutely necessary 

DO NOT: 

  • allow anyone touch your fresh wound
  • over-moisturize 
  • use medical ointments, oil based moisturizers or sunscreen
  • soak tattoo in any water 
  • re-bandage
  • use cloth towels filled with bacteria 
  • pick, peel or scratch at wound/tattoo
  • expose to direct sunlight 







TOUCH UPS (OPTIONAL):


Not all healed tattoos require a touch up, this complimentary service is at each person’s discretion. Overtime, tattoos will naturally change with not only the body but environment. 

Before booking, please take a look at the suggested minimum healing periods below. 
Each person is able to claim a complimentary touch up 8 to 12 months from their appointment date. 

TRADITIONAL
Minimum Healing Period: 1 to 2 Months 
FINE LINE / ILLUSTRATION
Minimum Healing Period: After 2 to 3 Months 
 ANY COLOUR
Minimum Healing Period: 3 Months 




EMERGENCIES / CONCERNS  


If emergency, please immediately seek medical attention.  

Mild Concerns?  
Feel free to send an email with a clear photo in good lighting if you have any concerns.  We will try our best to answer, but please remember that we are not medical professionals. It is the most optimal to speak with your doctor for more complicated concerns.





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