After your tattoo comes the most important part, taking care of it! The first rule is to always wash your hands before touching a healing tattoo. On average, the healing process will take approximately 3 to 4 weeks until your tattoo is fully healed.
There is a variety of aftercare instructions for healing a tattoo. We would advise to 1. follow your artists specific instructions or 2. if you have several healed tattoos, and have a preferred method, trust your own judgment. At the end of the day, (if you have multiple tattoos) you probably know your skin best. Below you will find our method of aftercare, and a full breakdown on what to expect each day.
ABOUT HYPAFIX
Hypafix is a flexible, breathable fixation product that can be used to secure devices and wound dressings. It's ideal for joints and contoured areas, and won't constrict or disturb blood circulation.
Hypafix is radio transparent, so you can leave it in place during x-rays or radiotherapy.
HYPAFIX BANDAGE
Leave bandage on for a minimum of 4 to 7 days max. Gently remove at the end of your shower and wash any blood or fluids with your fingertips. No soap is needed, pat dry with a clean paper towel. Do not use towels as they harbour bacteria.
You can leave the dressing on when showering. If fluid or blood seeps through, wash it off in the shower and leave the dressing in place. If water gets under the bandage, take off gently.
No baths, pools, saunas or hot tubs
You may notice a “bubble” under your bandage, this is fluids of plasma and ink, do not pop or poke at it.
AFTER REMOVAL
Wash gently with non scented soap day and night
Pat dry with paper towel
Apply a tiny amount of non scented lotion day and night only when tattoo is feeling dry and tight
If any adhesive is left behind after removal, do not force it off. It will come off on its own after a few washes
WHAT NOT TO DO
YOUR TATTOO WILL TAKE ABOUT TWO TO FOUR WEEKS TO HEAL! WHILE ITS HEALING...
AVOID ALCOHOL FIRST 24 HRS
AVOID HEAVY WORK OUTS FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS
AVOID SUBMERGING IN WATER UNTIL HEALED
DO NOT EXPOSE TATTOO TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TANNING BEDS
DON’T PICK OR SCRATCH
NO VASELINE, ALOE VERA, NEOSPORIN
DO NOT OVER MOISTURIZE YOUR TATTOO (ONCE THE CREAM IS ON
DO NOT USE ANY SCENTED LOTIONS OR SOAPS
DO NOT WEAR TIGHT CLOTHING OVER THE AREA OF YOUR FRESH TATTOO
DO NOT LET YOUR FRESH TATTOO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY ANIMALS OR PET HAIR
DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR TATTOO
DO NOT TOUCH WITH DIRTY HANDS
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. IF INFECTION OCCURS, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.