Aftercare
Your tattoo is part of you now — time to look after it so it heals as well as possible. This is the same simple, safe guide we send every client.
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Clean hands, always
Wash your hands well before touching the tattoo. It's the best way to prevent infections.
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Once a day
Daily cleaning
Gently clean the area with saline solution and a sterile gauze.
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First 2 days
Dry cold
You can apply dry cold for 5 minutes, twice a day at most, without resting it directly on the skin. It reduces swelling and discomfort.
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Keep the area dry
Avoid moisture, heavy sweating and covering it with plastic for long periods.
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Don't touch or pick scabs
The skin has to regenerate on its own. If it peels or scabs, leave it be.
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No extra products
No creams, oils, vaseline or make-up on the tattoo unless we tell you otherwise.
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No sun or UV rays
Keep it out of direct sunlight. If you can't avoid it, use SPF 50+ sunscreen.
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No beach, pool or sauna
Until the tattoo is fully healed.
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Comfortable, loose clothing
Avoid tight clothes rubbing against the tattoo.
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Something looks off?
If anything looks odd or you have doubts, message us or drop by the studio — we're here to help. These signs aren't normal after the first few days:
- Redness spreading from day 3–4
- Pain getting worse instead of better
- Yellowish discharge or bad smell
- Fever or generally feeling unwell
