Aftercare Instructions

Clear Medical-Grade Bandage (Provided At Studio)

• Leave 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 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 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 BARLEY 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 will 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.

 

Other Important Mentions:

• 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.

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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.

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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.