tattoo healing instructions

The healing process takes about 2-4 weeks

Your tattoo is an open wound, following aftercare instructions correctly is crucial to avoid infection and have your tattoo heal the best it can.

During the healing process avoid: gyms, recreational water activities (pools, spas, lakes, beach, etc.), excessive sweating, direct sun exposure, gardening, and direct contact with pets.

second skin bandage

Leave your bandage on for up to 3-5 days.

Take quick, cold showers while the bandage is on to prevent the adhesive from peeling off.

Your bandage may fill with an ‘ink sack’ of blood & plasma, this is normal.

If your bandage is leaking its ink sack, if sweat has accumulated underneath, or if you have a reaction to the bandage then take the bandage off immediately.

Taking off your bandage:

• In a warm shower, pick a corner and pull slowly perpendicular from the skin. Allow water to flow into the bandage during this process for easier removal.

• Proceed with dry heal instructions for the remainder of the healing period.

You may experience an allergic reaction to the second skin bandage adhesive, if you are experiencing excessive itchiness or a burning sensation (especially around the corners of the bandage), remove the bandage immediately and proceed with dry heal instructions.

cleaning your tattoo

Recommended soap: dial goal antibacterial, unscented in the bar form

Wash your tattoo 2-3 times a day with a gentle antibacterial soap. Pat dry with a clean and dry paper towel.

Moisturize with a thin layer of aftercare ointment, too much will cause irritation! Wipe excess ointment with a clean and dry paper towel.

Having pets, excessive sweating, or dirty environments may require you to wash your tattoo more often.

Flaking and shininess on your tattoo is normal.

Do NOT pick or scratch your skin.

signs of infection

Seek medical care immediately if you are showing signs and symptoms of infection this includes, but is not limited to, redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage from the procedure site.

1+ month after

Please send healed photos!

Take a photo of your tattoo, head on, in natural sunlight. I love to see how they settle into skin and track the progress on how my tattoos heal up.