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Please read through the following info before your appointment, and refer back to it during your healing process.

I want your tattoo experience to be the best it can be, so please take care.

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PRE-TATTOO APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 

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Please eat something and hydrate before your tattoo appointment.

You may bring a non-alcoholic drink.

AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do NOT soak your tattoo:

  • Avoid swimming, baths, jacuzzis, or water skiing until the skin is healed.

Protect your tattoo from the sun:

  • Wear light clothing over the tattoo while it heals. Once it’s healed, apply SPF. 

Exercise is fine after 24-48 hours:

  • Be sure to shower and clean your tattoo immediately afterward.

IF WE USE SANIDERM / SECOND SKIN:

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Bandage Care:

  • Leave the bandage on for 3-5 days, as long as no plasma or blood is leaking.

  • It's normal for fluid to build up inside the bandage; this will dry by the third day.

If Bandage Leaks (and you’re not home):

  • Wash your hands with soap and water.

  • Gently push excess fluid out of the bandage and leave it until you can get home.

  • Do NOT remove the bandage in a public restroom.

Removing the Bandage:

  • In the shower, use hot/warm water to help remove the bandage.

  • Start from the top of the tattooed area, pulling it off slowly, like removing a command strip. This may take 10-15 minutes.

IF WE USE TRADITIONAL BANDAGES:

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Leave bandage on all night until the next morning. 

If bandage is slipping, coming off or irritating, leave bandage on for at least 4 hours, then remove and follow the steps below.

POST-REMOVAL CARE:

  1. Wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap and warm water. Ensure all soap and residue are removed. A shower is best for hard-to-reach areas.

  2. Pat the area dry with a paper towel.

  3. Allow the tattoo to air dry for a few minutes until completely dry.

  4. Do NOT re-bandage.

Moisturizing:

  • Apply a very thin layer of white, fragrance-free lotion 1-3 times daily for at least the first 3 weeks.

Scabbing:

  • If your tattoo develops scabs, do NOT pick or scratch. Let the scabs come off naturally.

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SIGNS OF INFECTION:

Monitor your tattoo for signs of infection, which may include:

Excessive redness or swelling around the tattoo.

  • Pus or fluid oozing from the tattoo.

  • Increased pain or tenderness.

  • Fever or chills.

If you notice any of these signs, contact a healthcare professional immediately.

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HEALING DURATION:

Most tattoos heal within 2-4 weeks, but complete healing can take up to 6 weeks or longer for deeper layers of skin. During this time, it’s important to follow all aftercare instructions to ensure optimal healing.

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Let’s make this the best experience possible.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!