After care Instructions

  • You will need PH neutral soap (e.g. Seba Med) and PH neutral cream (e.g. Aquaphor)

  • Avoid direct sun, sun beds, or scented lotions while healing.

  • Avoid pet dander while the wound is fresh. Wash immediately if it comes in contact with pets.

  • Avoid intense workouts for the first 2 weeks. Sweat and dirt may irritate the tattoo, and stretching the skin too much could make the design heal poorly as the new skin grows in.

  • Avoid soaking, swimming or sauna for the first 4 weeks.

  • Do not pick at or scratch the tattoo. Removing the scab early will remove the ink, and could risk infection.

Day 1 : You will leave the session with your tattoo wrapped in plastic film. Leave this on for 3-4 hours. Take a shower that night before sleeping, first with warm water (massaging away the plasma and blood softly with your hand), then with cold water on the area (to close the pores). Wrap it again with plastic film before sleep.

Day 2 : Change your plastic every 4-6 hours. (If you choose not to use plastic after Day 1, this is ok. In this case, wear cotton clothing and protect the area from the elements.)

Days 3 - 14: Remove the plastic, and wear breathable cotton clothing over the area. Clean the tattoo twice daily with PH neutral unscented soap. Dry the area softly with a disposable paper towel (cloth towels may have bacteria on it). Apply a thin, transparent layer of the PH neutral cream. Keep it moisturized but don’t soak or smother it, as the skin needs oxygen during this time.

The primary healing process is 2 weeks, with the new skin settling in 4-6 weeks. A tattoo can be considered to reach its final appearance after 4-6 months. If you think your tattoo needs a touch-up, feel free to contact me so we can have a look together and proceed if needed. Please allow at least 4-6 weeks, since it’s impossible to tell if a touch-up is required before this time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

For a guide on how to take good healed pictures please follow this link.