Aftercare Instructions
TATTOO AFTERCARE
- Remove the bandage placed by the artist after 24 hours. Gently wash the tattoo with antimicrobial soap and water and pat dry.
- Apply a layer of antibacterial ointment twice a day, but don’t put on another bandage.
- Gently wash your tattoo area several times a day with soap and water and gently pat dry.
- Keep applying a moisturizer or ointment after you clean it to keep it moist.
- Repeat this process for 2 to 4 weeks
- Try not to wear clothes that will stick to your tattoo, and avoid swimming and the sun for about 2 weeks.
- Try to take cool showers. Scalding hot water will not only hurt, but it can also fade the ink.
- If your tattoo scabs a bit or develops hard layers, don’t worry. It’s normal. But never pick, scratch, or peel it. You could get an infection or remove the color.
- If you think your tattoo is infected, or isn’t healing properly, go see your artist and or doctor.
PIERCING AFTERCARE
- Do not touch or pull your new piercing. Usually, there are a lot of dangerous bacteria on your hands that may get into the wound and provoke different kinds of infections.
- Perform a standard cleaning routine no more than twice a day: in the morning and before going to bed. Use simple saline or cleaning solutions made for piercing aftercare. Wash gently and allow to air dry.
- Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap before cleaning your piercing to avoid letting infections into the fresh wound.
- Do not over-clean your piercing, as you would destroy the creation of the natural bacteria and impede the normal recovery process.
- Do not use Q-tips or anything to make direct contact with the piercing site
- Try and avoid swimming or tanning.
- In case of excessive swelling, bleeding, or pain, you should visit the piercer/doctor immediately to prevent further complications and dangers.