Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

For the first 24 Hours-
Once leaving the studio please leave the cling film wrap on until you return home. or

With washed and clean hands gently wash the tattoo with lukewarm water to wash away ink or and blood on the surface. Please avoid any soaps.
Pat dry with clean towel or paper towel (do not rub the area).
Apply a very thin layer of a light fragrance free moisuriser. (eg. palmers or aveno)

Ongoing Care (First week)
Wash the tattoo once or twice daily with clean hands.
Apply a thin layer of aftercare tattoo butter or fragrence free moisuriser after each wash.

Ongoing Care (Second week)
Wash Keep the piece clean and dry. (showers are fine but do not soak in the bath) Apply moisuriser where needed.

 

Second skin is a thin transparent sticker-like film that will be placed over the tattoo, It is a better option for those who are a little lazy with aftercare (me included)

Please disclose any allergies to adhesives prior to your appointment as second skin is not suitible for those with sensitivities to adhesives. (A patch test can be carried out if you have never used second skin before)

First 5 days-

Please leave the second skin alone! Thats right! You dont need to do anything for up to 5 days.

Second skin can be left on for up to five days but do not leave it on for any longer than this time.

You may shower with the second skin but do not soak in a bath or pool. If the wrap begins to lift and any of the tattoo becomes exposed, please remove and follow the above instructions instead.

REMOVAL-

To remove your second skin, run the area under warm water to warm the adhesive. Peel a corner up and pull gently, streching the second skin toward your fingers. (DON'T RIP LIKE A BAND AID) The adhesive is very strong and taking it off any other way may feel sore!

After removal-

Once removed clean the tattoo with warm water and moisturise as normal.

 

The tatoo will leak plasma under the second skin (This is totally normal). It may appear 'inky' under the second skin but avoid touching it as it may begin to peel up.

 

 

What to Avoid During Healing:

• Do not scratch, pick, or peel the tattoo.
• Do not soak (no baths, swimming, hot tubs, or sea) for at least 2–3 weeks.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, and excessive sweating.
•  Do not apply Vaseline, Sudocrem, or heavy ointments unless advised. (feel free to message me if you're unsure!)
•  Avoid tight clothing rubbing the area.
•  Keep out of direct sunlight.
• Avoid pet hair or fibres from clothing coming into contact with the healing piece.
   

Possible signs of infection include:

• Excessive or worsening redness
• Persistant pain after the first few days of healing 
• Pus or discharge 
• Fever or chills

If you experience any of these please contact me and your doctor.

 

Some tattoos may need touch ups depending on the area, your skintype or healing. Touch ups are completely free on work I have done for the first 12 months of having it. Please message me to book one if you feel you need one.

 

If you have any questions or quearies please dont hesitate to get in touch and I will be sure to help in any way I can. Thank you for trusting me and I look forward to seeing you again!