Aftercare Guide
Taking care of your fresh tattoo is key to healing it beautifully.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to message me.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW TATTOO
Second Skin
First 1-3 days
Keep Second Skin film on for up to 3 days. You may shower with it. Just do not soak it in water - no bathtubs or swimming.
After 3 days, remove film under warm water. Wash gently with unscented soap to remove any ink/plasma left on skin.
Moisturise
2+ Weeks
Moisturise your tattoo with the recommended ointment 2x a day until fully healed. Use a very fine layer (more does not heal faster, it hinders healing).
Avoid tight clothing on the area, itching or picking scabs. That may damage the tattoo.
Avoid
2+ Weeks
Please avoid the gym, excessive sweating like sauna, swimming and touching your tattoo with dirty hands.
If you have any pets, avoid them getting close to the area to avoid an infection.
You may swim and use bathtubs once the tattoo is fully healed (2-3 weeks).
HEALING TIMELINE
Day 1 - 3
Keep second skin film on. If film is peeling and exposing tattoo, remove before the 3 days are up
Day 3-6
Tattoo starts to form scabs and become itchy. Use a thin layer of ointment to keep it moisturised and avoid picking at the scabs.
Day 7-14
Scabs will slowly come off by itself. Continue moisturising until all scabs are gone and tattoo is no longer "shiny".
After 4 Weeks
Tattoo is fully healed and you are allowed to use SPF on the area to avoid sun damage and fading the ink.