Aftercare

Use Antibacterial Liquid Soap - Unscented Lotion

Healing time: 1-2 weeks

Please wear your bandage for a minimum of 2 hours. This will allow your new tattoo a chance to weep excess blood, plasma, pigment, and let the tattoo settle a bit before you start your aftercare.

Step 1. Remove the plastic bandage and wash your hands with an antibacterial soap. You will want to wash your new tattoo with your clean hand using antibacterial soap and warm water, making sure to gently rub away any ointment that is left over on the new tattoo and the surrounding skin. Depending on the location of your tattoo, you can wash up in a sink or in the shower. Just be sure to use antibacterial soap, and avoid scented body washes, washcloths, or loofahs. Your bare hand will be the most gentle option.

Step 2. Using a new paper towel, gently pat your tattoo dry. Do not use your bath towel. Towels carry a lot of bacteria, so using a paper towel is your safest bet.

Step 3. After 24 hours apply a small amount of white unscented lotion to your new clean tattoo and the surrounding area. Reapply lotion whenever your tattoo feels dry, or tight.

Antibacterial Soap - Extra bandage - Unscented Lotion

Healing time: 1-2 weeks

Step 1. Please wear your first Waterproof Breathable Bandage for a minimum of 24 hours. If your bandage leaks, replace the bandage. You may wear your first Breathable Bandage 24-48 hours. If you end up replacing the bandage, you should only replace it once to avoid irritation to the tattoo and surrounding skin. The second bandage may be worn up to five days, or until the edges begin to peel. Healing with this method is best when there is a little plasma under the bandage which will help your tattoo to heal.

Step 2. To remove your bandage, please do so under running water. Head to a sink or shower, wash your hands and the area you are about to remove the bandage with antibacterial soap. Gently peel the bandage from your skin from the edges in a downward motion using soap and water to assist in removal. Wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap, and water, pat dry with a new clean paper towel. After 24 hours, start to apply a small amount of unscented lotion whenever the tattoo feels tight or dry. Continue applying lotion daily until the tattoo is finished peeling.

If there is any irritation, redness or itching while wearing your bandage, you may have an allergy to the adhesive. You will definitely want to remove it and refer to the Traditional Healing Method for the remainder of your healing time.

No Pools, baths, spas, or hot tubs. Do not soak your new tattoo whether it’s bandaged or not for at least two weeks!

No Picking, scratching, or rubbing flaking skin off! Prematurely peeling a tattoo can damage, and scar your tattoo.

No exposure to harsh sun - Use sunscreen after your tattoo heals! Sunscreen can be irritating, wait until it heals to apply!

No scented body care products until after your tattoo heals! Also an irritant, trust me!

Make sure you PAT dry with paper towel, DO NOT wipe or scrape - doing this could irritate the tattoo.

Keep your tattoo clean. Avoid contact with objects, clothing, etc. as much as possible. Follow the aftercare instructions to keep your skin safe and to ensure proper healing of your tattoo.

​Seek Medical Help if:
These signs and symptoms of infection arise, including, but not limited to: persistent spreading redness/swelling, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site.