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TWO TO THREE WEEK GUIDELINE


Tattoos are fresh wounds that require significant attention during the first week.  
It is important that you care for it properly to deter infections or complications.
Please avoid google or searching your concerns online as they are rarely accurate. 

Important Note: please remember that not everyone’s healing process looks the same and highly depends on lifestyle, environment and health. 
 

DO: 
First Steps:

Bandages are used to keep your wound clean and protected from external bacteria. Plasma, blood, and ink will discharge for the first few days along with some swelling, which is a normal bodily response. 

  • 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
    Sensitive Skin: some may experience a dull to normal amount of irritation and redness around the tattoo due to the strong adhesive; normally will disappear after removal. 

Next Steps (First Week):

  • Before removing bandage, have paper towels ready to dry your tattoo and change bed linens if soiled 
  • With clean hands, gently peel off the bandage at the end of your lukewarm shower 
  • With a dollop of unscented soap, ensure all bandage adhesive, plasma, blood, and ink is cleansed thoroughly; do not scrub! 
  • Dry the tattoo with clean paper towels and apply a thin layer of unscented water-based moisturizer 
  • Now leave it alone!!!! Seriously! Do not wash or moisturize it unless absolutely necessary! 

Last Steps (Second Week):

  • At the second week, the scabbing stage begins which indicates you are at the halfway point 
  • The tattoo can become very itchy, please try your goddamn best not to touch; now you can start lightly moisturizing with clean hands 

  • Winter/Dry Skin?:
    Over moisturizing can cause irritation or harbor bacteria so please use your best judgement if your skin is more on the dry side. 

Long Term Care/After Fully Healed:  

  • Sun Safety: practice diligently with sunscreen 
  • Moisturize: regular maintenance is highly suggested 

 AVOID/DO NOT:
Hold off on following until fully healed:

  • Friction, restrictive and tight clothing, footwear, socks 
  • Using scented products 
  • Direct sunlight, cover tattoo with cooling clothing to minimize exposure  
  • Sleeping on your wound/tattoo
  • Fun immersive water activities such as baths, swimming pools, spas, saunas, etc.  
  • Gyms: considered a high risk environment for infections 
  • Keep tattoo away from pets as both indirect and direct contact will risk infection
  • Excessive sweating and strenuous activities 
  • Do not scratch, pick, slap or touch at all costs when the tattoo becomes itchy
  • Pick at scabs as they will fall off naturally 
  • Tell your friends and strangers to touch your tattoo 
  • Use oil-based moisturizers, alcohol, peroxide 


 TDLR:
DO:
  1. Remove Bandage: 
    Cotton Gauze: overnight
    Second Skin: 2 to 5 days
  2. Cleanse with lukewarm water and unscented soap 
  3. Pat dry with clean paper towels 
  4. Apply thin layer of unscented moisturizer
  5. Keep it covered at all times with loose clothing 
  6. Repeat Steps 2 to 5, but only moisturize and wash with soap if absolutely necessary 

DO NOT: 
  • Do not let anyone touch your fresh wound
  • Do not over-moisturize
  • Do not use medical ointments or sunscreen
  • Do not soak tattoo in any water 
  • Do not use cloth towels filled with bacteria 
  • Do not pick, peel or scratch 
  • Do not expose to direct sunlight
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EMERGENCIES/CONCERNS/
TOUCH UP POLICY:  
Listed below at the end of page 




TOUCH UPS (OPTIONAL): 


Not all healed tattoos require a touch up, as this complimentary service is up to your discretion. 
Overtime, tattoos will naturally change with not only the body but environment. 

Before booking, please take a look at the suggested minimum waiting periods as each genre heals needs different times to fully settle into the skin. 


TRADITIONAL:
Minimum Healing Period: 1 to 2 Months 
Ink Settles: After 1 Year 



FINE LINE / ILLUSTRATION    
Minimum Healing Period: After 2 to 3 Months 
Ink Settles: 6 to 8 Months  ANY COLOUR
Minimum Healing Period: 3 Months 
Ink Settles: 1 Year 

ALLERGIC REACTIONS / EMERGENCIES / CONCERNS  

Second Skin (Waterproof):

  • Sensitive Skin:
    some may experience a normal or dull amount of irritation and/or redness around the tattoo due to the strong adhesive; normally will subside after removal

    Immediately take off the bandage if the irritation and/or redness increases follow the rest of the aftercare instructions. 

Signs of Complications:  
  • Increased heat, pain and redness 
  • Excessive fluid or plasma 
  • Green or yellow discharge with unpleasant odors 

You know your body best, please immediately seek emergency medical attention if something very wrong.

UNSURE?

That’s alright! If not an emergency, feel free to send an email with a clear photo in good lighting with at any point in your journey. 

We will try our best to answer, but please note that we are not medical professionals. It is the most optimal to speak with your doctor. 




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