Aftercare
Thank you for getting a tattoo, here’s some advice on how to look after your new ink.
Feel free to reply to this email any time if you have questions!
Any time you open the skin, you leave yourself vulnerable to scarring and infection.
Caring for your tattoo can prevent these complications and ensure that it heals properly.
If I have used DERMALIZE (second skin):
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Leave the covering on for 1 day,
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Then, preferably the next day in the shower, peel the film off. You may need to assist it with warm water and soap to soften the adhesive.
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Wash down the area making sure to get rid of all the glue and plasma that may have remained on the skin.
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Let it air dry. DON'T towel dry, as they harbor bacteria
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And then start applying a thin layer of after care once a day. recommended brands: Aveeno, Palmers cocoa butter (the tub version), Hustle butter.
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After a week the tattoo should flake a little
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After two weeks, cream every couple of days.
If I have used CLINGFILM:
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Firstly wash your hands.
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Keep it wrapped overnight. So if the original wrapping comes loose, wash the tattoo with sensitive soap and warm water.
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Let the tattoo air dry, DON'T towel dry, as they harbor bacteria
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Put a SMALL amount of cream (Aveeno, palmers cocoa butter/hustle butter is recommended)
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Day 2. Keep re wrapping the tattoo if you plan to go out, for one more day.
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Use cream to lightly moisturise the tattoo daily,
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Day 3. Gently wash tattoo again.
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After a week the tattoo should flake a little
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After two weeks use cream every couple of days
Generally:
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Try to wear loose clothing, especially when healing
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Keep pets away from a fresh tattoo
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Refrain from exercising for a week after the tattoo
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Refrain from submerging the tattoo in water (baths/swimming) for about 3 weeks after the tattoo
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Always use sunblock on the tattoo and avoid sunbeds (can lead to scarring if it burns)
THANKS!