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Aftercare
Closely following these instructions will help aid you in the healing of your new tattoo. Improper aftercare can seriously affect the appearance of a tattoo after it has completely healed. Improperly healed tattoos that require touch-ups will be at the expense of the client.
Tattoo Aftercare
- Leave bandage on for a minimum of two hours, but preferably overnight.
- After removing the bandage, gently wash tattoo with warm water and a mild, unscented soap (I prefer Dr. Bronner’s) and pat dry with a clean paper towel.
- Do not re-bandage. Tattoos require air exposure to heal.
- Wash your tattoo 3 - 5 times a day for the first 2 days.
- After each wash, apply a very thin coat of Aquaphor or unscented lotion. Do not use an excessive amount of Aquaphor.
- On the third day, and for the next 2 weeks, begin washing it just once daily. Continue to use a mild, unscented soap.
- On the third day, and for the next 2 weeks, stop using Aquaphor. Switch to a light, unscented lotion, and apply a couple times throughout the day.
- Do not over moisturize. Over moisturizing can clog pores and cause pimples to appear around your tattoo. If this occurs, simply stop moisturizing.
- Expect your tattoo to peel, flake, and or scab, sometimes excessively. This is normal. Everyone heals differently and over different periods of time. - - - - Expect a healing time of two to four weeks. It may take up to 6 weeks.
- Do not, under any circumstance pick, scratch, rub, or expose your healing tattoo tattoo to sun.
- Avoid submerging in water (pools, baths, etc) for the first 2 weeks of your new tattoo.
- Never use a wash cloth or any abrasive materials on a fresh tattoo.
- It is important to know that a healing tattoo can look and feel irritated. If any abnormal irritation, swelling, or fever should appear, please contact a physician immediately. These could be signs of a potentially serious medical condition that should be addressed.
- Keep your tattoo protected from the sun, even after it’s fully healed. Sun exposure will fade a tattoo faster than anything else.
Touch Up Policy
Sometimes, even a properly cared for tattoo will require a touch-up. If that is the case, email me a picture of the tattoo and we’ll set up a time to take care of it. Before you email me, please make sure the tattoo is at least 2 months healed. Touch-ups done within the first year may be free.
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Thank you for your interest. I appreciate your patience in waiting on a response. Between tattooing, drawing for appointments, and scheduling, there’s often little time left to sort through emails. I try to check my email once a week. If it’s been over a week, feel free to send me another message, as sometimes emails will get lost. I try my best to get back to everyone.