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.
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No swimming, sauna, beach or bath for 2 weeks, avoid soaking the tattoo whilst healing.
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Avoid picking and scratching the tattoo especially during the scabbing phase.
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Avoid vigorous exercise and training for the week especially exercising tattooed area.
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As tattoo is healing please keep it clean at all times.