TIME TO RECOVER

AFTERCARE GUIDE

Post-session tattoo care instructions
TOP RECOMMENDED AFTERCARE PRODUCTS
  • DAY 1
    Starting off
    After taking off the protective wrap for the first time, you may notice fluid oozing from the tattoo. This is just plasma and some extra ink. It’s completely normal and nothing to worry about. Clean with luke warm water and unscented soap, then dry tattoo surface by patting directly with a fresh, clean paper towel (do not rub tattoo surface). The tattoo may also feel sore and slightly warm to the touch.
  • Days 2 - 6
    Next
    Over the next couple of days, you may notice that your tattoo looks dull and cloudy. No need to panic or start thinking about a touch-up. This happens as your skin heals and new skin starts to form. Excess ink and plasma may still ooze from your skin during this time. The redness should start to fade, and light new skin will be noticeable over the tattoo. If scabs form, Don’t pick at the scabs, as this can cause scarring and ruin your tattoo before you’ve even had a chance to see it fully healed. Continue to clean with unscented soap accordingly.
  • Days 7 to 14
    ALMOST HEALED
    Between seven days and two weeks after your tattoo, any scabbing that has occurred will have hardened and will begin to flake off. DON’T PICK AT THEM OR TRY TO PULL THEM OFF. Your tattoo may feel very itchy during this time. Continue to clean with unscented soap and apply ointment.
  • Days 15 to 30
    AFTER 2 WEEKS
    This is the last stage of the healing process after getting a tattoo. Most, if not all of the scabs, will have fallen off. If your tattoo looks dry and dull, continue to moisturize to rehydrate the skin. It may take another month or two for the lower layers of skin to completely heal, at which point the tattoo should look as bright and vivid as you expected, and as the artist intended.
  • AVOID THESE THINGS
  • Avoid physical exercise for the first 3-4 days after receiving your tattoo.
  • DO NOT pick, scratch, or scrub freshly applied tattoo!
  • Avoid direct sun until your piece is completely healed.
  • DO NOT wear tight or rough clothing on your tattoo while its healing.
  • DO NOT soak your tattoo in water like a pool or bath until it is completely healed.
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