Aftercare Instructions
Aftercare Instructions
Legal Disclaimer:
I'll be using a tattoo machine with a single use needle. That machine will inject ink into your skin causing a permanent mark on your body.
I do my best to keep a clean, sanitized workspace but there's always risks and complications that can occur such as:
Allergies to tattoo dyes immediately or down the road
Skin infections like staph or tuberculosis
Nodules and keloids which are complications with producing scar tissue
Bloodborne diseases such as Hepatitis C, tetanus, and HIV if I do not use a sanitary needle
Problems with MRI tests
Burning and swelling of the tattoo site
Risks are higher if you have medical conditions such as diabetes, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, or immune disorders
Please check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns before getting a tattoo.
After care instructions:
Traditional: After about two hours, please wash your hands thoroughly with liquid antibacterial soap, gently remove your wrappings from your tattoo. Using liquid antibacterial soap (please do not use bars of soap) and lukewarm water, gently wash your tattoo and then dab dry with single use paper towels and put a thin layer of non scented lotion or Aquaohor all over your tattoo. Do not re-cover your tattoo, let it breathe. Repeatedly clean your tattoo several times a day the way I've instructed for about two weeks. Do not scratch, pick, slap, or flick your tattoo. Stay out of direct sunlight, avoid pools and hot tubs, do not soak your tattoo while it is healing! Don't let other people touch it, don't put tight clothing over it, and please avoid having your tattoo touch dirty surfaces.
If you suspect you've develop an infection please let me know immediately and contact your doctor!
Second skin bandage:
How to remove your second skin bandage from your new tattoo.
Step One: Wash those hands using antibacterial soap and warm water.
Step Two: Gently peel off the bandage little by little and use clean running water to help unstick it to your skin!
Step Three: Using liquid antibacterial soap and warm water, thoroughly but gently wash and rinse your tattoo.
Step Four: Gently dab dry your nice and clean tattoo with a clean paper towel.
Step Five: Using Aquaphor or unscented lotion, put a thin layer of moisturizer on your tattoo.
Repeat this at least three times a day for a couple weeks for best results
Do not pick at any dry skin! To not scratch at or slap your tattoo. Always handle your fresh tattoo with clean hands and keep dirty clothes and equipment etc off your tattoo! Do not wear tight clothing etc over your tattoo while it's healing.
You look so much cooler with your new ink!
Click image below to view video instructions for removing second skin coverings.