AFTER CARE

Now that you've gotten your tattoo, here are the recommendations to help you take the best care of it.

If you used second skin

  • ●Leave it on for 3 to 5 days (ideally 5).
  • ●You can shower as usual, just avoid:
    • ›Very hot water
    • ›Scrubbing or harshly soaping the area
  • ●To remove it:
    • ›Do it in the shower with lukewarm water
    • ›Gently peel it off starting from the edges
  • ●Pat the tattoo dry with a paper towel (do not rub).
  • ●Start applying fragrance-free moisturizer:
    • ›Use a small amount (avoid over-moisturizing)
    • ›Apply 2–3 times a day or whenever it feels dry

If you did NOT use second skin

  • ●Remove the film after 3 hours (no longer).
  • ●Wash the tattoo with:
    • ›Water
    • ›Mild, fragrance-free soap
  • ●Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • ●Starting on day 3, begin moisturizing with:
    • ›Fragrance-free moisturizer
    • ›Apply 2–3 times a day
    • ›Always in a light layer

What to avoid

  • ●Sun exposure
  • ●Pools, ocean, hot tubs, or submerging the tattoo in water
  • ●Exercise for at least 1 week
  • ●Scratching or picking at scabs

Once it's healed

  • ●The process takes approximately 15 days.
  • ●Once healed, always use sunscreen when exposed to the sun.

What's normal

  • ●Mild redness or irritation
  • ●With the second skin, fluid buildup (plasma + ink) is completely normal

Important

If you notice anything unusual or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me so I can take a look with you.