Aftercare

Aftercare Instructions

Healing Time: Average: 10-14 days. High average: 2-4 weeks

Products Needed: Fragrance-free and dye free mild liquid body soap & Fragrance-free and dye free mild body lotion

Clear Medical-Grade Bandage (Provided At Studio)

-Leave clear bandage on for 3 days.

-Beneficial body fluids mixed with excess ink filling under the bandage is normal, expected, and will wash away.

-You can shower like normal – but no baths. Extended warm showers potentially could loosen adhesive.

-High-motion areas may cause edges to curl, which can be trimmed or secured with medical tape.

-If  the tattoo becomes exposed/has access to air, or if fluid is leaking outside of the bandage – remove the clear bandage and begin the standard aftercare routine in the next paragraph.

-You can exercise – but listen to your body. Modify or avoid certain movements if uncomfortable.

-Excess sweat and heat can potentially loosen adhesive.

Standard Aftercare & Removing Bandage:

-After 3 days, remove clear bandage with warm water and clean hands. 

-Coconut oil can help remove any sticky adhesive left on your skin if necessary.

-Wash entire area gently with a fragrance free liquid soap and cool water.

-Make sure to completely rinse off area and allow area to completely air dry.

-Apply half a pea-size amount of lotion with clean hands. Lotion should be BARELY noticeable.

-Do NOT use any products containing petroleum and/or glycerin. It will pull the ink out and will fade your tattoo.

-Wash tattoo 2-3 times a day and apply lotion with clean hands 3-5 times a day for 10-14 days or until healed.

-DO NOT over-moisturize – this could delay the healing process and/or cause complications. Less is more.

-Your healing tattoo needs to breathe, do not re-bandage area or suffocate with lotion.

Additional Important Instructions:

-Avoid direct sunlight/sunburn to your healing tattoo.

-Use sunscreen on fully-healed tattoos to protect from future fading.

-No submerging/soaking until your tattoo is completely healed – this includes baths, pools, lakes/oceans, hot tubs, ect.

-Avoid unsanitary surfaces and unnecessary touching of the tattoo.

-Be aware that exposure to pet hair and/or dander should be avoided until tattoo is healed.

-If any scabs occur, let them come off on their own. Scratching/picking at them will remove additional ink.

-If your clear bandage comes off early, leaks, or you opt out of using it – be aware that during the first 24-48 hours, a fresh tattoo produces natural bodily fluids mixed with ink that can stain clothing/bedding.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Hailey Comet - HaileyComet.Tattoo@gmail.com

In addition, you should seek medical attention if the tattoo site becomes infected or painful; or if you develop a fever shortly after being tattooed. Signs of infection may include pain, redness, swelling, rash, discolored discharge at the site of the tattoo, or a fever.

You may be allowed to donate blood within the standard deferral period if you present a copy of your client record provided by the body art facility to the blood donor facility.