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Tattoo Aftercare

1. After leaving the tattoo studio wrapped in (A) clingfilm or (B) Dermalize , keep protection film on until you are home.

(A) remove clingfilm after a few hours and rinse tattoo clean with luke-warm water. 

(B) remove Dermalize after 2 days and rinse tattoo clean with luke-warm water. 

2. After cleaning your tattoo with water, pat dry with paper towel or let it air-dry naturally (must make sure tattoo is fully dry, if applying aftercare to a damp tattoo it might cause infection). Anti-bacterial soap is not advised as it might irritate the tattoo during healing. Apply a thin layer of aftercare on top of tattoo and let it absorb.

 

3. Advised to repeat cleaning and aftercare process 2 times a day - morning and evening.

If the tattooed area are in areas where there are more abrasion with clothing during your regular day then an extra cleaning session is advised.

 

  • No swimming, sauna, beach or bath for 2 weeks, avoid soaking the tattoo whilst healing.

  • Avoid picking and scratching the tattoo especially during the scabbing phase.

  • Avoid vigorous exercise and training for the week especially exercising tattooed area.

  • As tattoo is healing please keep it clean at all times.

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