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If applied clingfilm, follow the instructions below:
- Gently remove cling film 3-4 hours after the tattoo is finished.
- Wash carefully in warm water. Rinse and gently pat dry with a kitchen roll or tissue, don’t use toilet roll. Always make sure that your hands are clean before applying cream or use disposable gloves.
- Gently apply a thin layer of a good Tattoo aftercare product.
- Every 4-6 hours for approximately 10 days (average healing time for a tattoo) apply thinly as too much prevents the skin/tattoo from breathing and can cause leaching of the colors. If this happens, discontinue use, wash the tattoo, pat it dry, and consult your tattoo artist at your earliest convenience. Do not apply alcohol-based products, hydrogen peroxide or gauze, Vaseline, lanolin, or petroleum-based products.
- After 5 to 14 days, the tattoo may start to peel (this is normal – like a sunburn) and scab.
- DO NOT pick or peel the skin away. Let it fall off naturally during washing or application of tattoo cream. Fresh skin will soon replace the dead skin. Colors may fade during the process but will return when healing is completed.
- After a few weeks, all scabbing will be gone, but the area may still be sensitive.
- Continue regular cleaning and application of tattoo aftercare for proper aftercare of your tattoo. Do not scratch.
- To avoid any possibility of bacteria transmission:
- do not allow anyone to touch your tattoo until healing is complete.
- Don’t drink alcohol or take any drugs:
- 1 day before and a minimum 4 days after.
- Wear clean clothes.
- Cotton is recommended Avoid contact with woollen/synthetic clothing. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing or any material that could damage your tattoo. Avoid areas where bacteria could be present
- Avoid:
- direct sunlight, sunbeds, UV, bathing in salt water or water with chlorine content (swimming pools) saunas.
- Wait at least 20 days before swimming in the sea or pool or using the sauna.
- Before exposing your tattoo to strong sunlight or UV, wait at least 20 days and use a high-factor sun cream. Exposure to the sun is the major cause of tattoo fading, but after a few months, you may sunbathe in moderation. Always use a sunblock (at least SPF-30 sunscreen that provides UVA and UVB protection).
- In the future:
- it is recommended to moisturize your tattoo once a week with a body lotion.