Aftercare
Keep your aftercare bandage on for 2-3 days
If there is any irritation or if it becomes uncomfortable, please remove straight away under running warm water
A small amount of build up under the bandage is normal, this is excess ink and plasma which can aid initial healing. If you feel any outside moisture or sweat gets under the cover, remove as soon as you can, sweat is not our friend in the healing stage
Shower and sleep with the bandage if comfortable, please keep showers not too hot for the first week, especially with the bandage as it will stick to your skin a lot more
When removing bandage pull down and away from the tattoo rather than ripping it off like a bandaid
Clean with warm soapy water. Be sure to remove any excess adhesive that might in the area and pat dry
Now its time to start with your aftercare balm.
We proudly stock Inky aftercare balm, we love the healed results this product provides, otherwise for bigger pieces we would offer Inky or Bepanthen if you already have it. Generally speaking and particularly with fine line work, you really need a nourishing balm to aid the healing and sure the ink stays where we want it to.
Apply a thin coating over the tattoo and gently rub in. Less is more in this case
Continue to do this 3-4 times a day for 2 weeks so avoid any dryness to the tattoo
Avoid swimming and soaking the tattoo for at least 2 weeks. Also any fake tans or harsh exfoliating
Avoid exercise for at least a week that may cause you to sweat
Total healing time for a tattoo is around 6 weeks. Any touch ups need to happen after that period so please bare that in mind when booking
Any questions please contact us