Aftercare

Healing a new tattoo

Fine linework holds its detail when it heals calmly. Follow these for the first three weeks and the piece settles the way it was drawn.

1. 01

   Remove the "second skin" bandage 3–4 days after your appointment.

2. 02

   Wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap and warm water, then dry it with a clean paper towel.

3. 03

   Apply a light layer of ointment (Aquaphor). No Vaseline.

4. 04

   Repeat the wash and ointment 2–3 times daily for 4 days.

5. 05

   Moisturise the tattoo several times daily for 3 weeks.

6. 06

   No sun and no soaking in water for 3 weeks.

7. 07

   Use lotion and sunscreen to keep the tattoo looking the way it healed.

8. 08

   Do not scratch the tattoo while it heals.

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