Carefully remove your bandage after 40–60 minutes. Wash your hands first, then wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap.
Rinse gently, then blot dry using clean paper towels. Don’t worry if you see some color—it’s a remnant from the procedure, not your tattoo ink.
With clean hands, apply a thin layer of aftercare product such as Aquaphor, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter, or RX Tattoo Care. Rub it in until it is almost gone—less is more. Repeat 2–3 times a day, including after washing.
Yes. About 20 minutes after applying Aquaphor (or other ointment), use a clean paper towel to gently wipe off any excess. Leave the tattoo alone until the next cleaning.
Tattoos typically take 7–14 days to initially heal, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, full healing can take up to 6 weeks.
After about two weeks, switch to using an unscented lotion of your choice to keep the tattoo moisturized. Avoid submerging your tattoo in water for at least two weeks, and stay out of direct sunlight, as it can damage healing skin.
Immediately after treatment there might be slight bruising, bleeding and/or blistering, depending on the treatment and energy used on the treated area.
If blisters appear, use a lancet or a clean needle to drain the blisters, repeat this procedure as many times as needed until all blisters are gone.
Do NOT Cover the area as it starts to heal. Let the skin dry out and protect against long periods of direct sun exposure.
If any scabs form DO NOT pick them.
If there is any drainage or liquid oozing of the treatment area, apply Neosporin or Bacitracin. Neosporin and Bacitracin may be also applied if the area becomes itchy or tight, but the drier you keep it the better the results.
Call our shop at 720-361-2723 if you have ANY questions or if the area continues to be swollen, bleeding, or if pus appears.
The following problems may occur with tattoo removal: slight pain, purpura (epidermal bruising), swelling, redness, blistering, bleeding or crusting is common.
Rarely, hyper-pigmentation, infection, scarring, textural changes, allergic reactions and unforeseen complications may happen and can last up to many months, years, or permanently.
There is a ton of varying information on how to care for a new tattoo. The best advice is to listen to your artist. This way, if something goes wrong, they can reiterate the aftercare method given to you and resolve the problem. EACH TATTOO MAY HEAL DIFFERENTLY. You may heal very well on one and not so well on another. Our bodies are resilient and good at taking care of themselves. It’s our job to ensure we give it the best environment to heal.
After your artist has cleaned you off for the last time, they will also apply a small amount of cocoa butter to the tattoo and bandage you. We recommend you keep the bandage on for at least 45 minutes to an hour. You may see weeping, which can appear as a reddish-tint clear fluid. This is the plasma not blood. It’s plasma coming to the surface of your new tattoo to start the healing process. Touch up can be necessary, but not always required. It is advised to wait 6-8 weeks after your tattoo was completed before you schedule a touch up.
We recommend that you wrap your tattoo at night for the first 3 nights, this helps keep it protected while you sleep. Keep your new tattoo away from your pets. Pet saliva and dander are not good for your fresh tattoo.
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