
Aftercare Advice
Following these simple steps will ensure that you will end up with the best result with minimal complications and your tattoo will stay looking bright and beautiful for many years to come.
Any problems/questions during the healing process, don't hesitate to contact me!
CLING FILM
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Remove wrap after 2-3 hours. All wounds need to breathe if they are to heal properly
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Wash your hands thoroughly
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Wash the tattoo using a mild antibacterial soap and warm water. Take care to remove all traces of blood and plasma as this can cause scabbing. Do not scrub the tattoo
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Pat it dry with a clean, dry piece of kitchen towel and allow to air dry. You will know when it is dry as the skin will feel a little tight
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Once dry, apply a very thin layer of recommended tattoo aftercare cream
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Only use enough to make it shiny, a little goes a long way!
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Re-wrap the tattoo for the first two nights of healing. Wash the entire area thoroughly that is going to be under the cling film and do NOT apply any cream overnight as this can incubate any potential dirt under the wrap you may have missed
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Repeat this routine twice a day for the next 2 weeks, continue to apply a general moisturiser after this
DERMALIZE
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Remove the wrap after 2-3 days
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Only remove sooner if you are experiencing a reaction to the adhesive or it has peeled off and the tattoo is exposed
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Soak the "second skin" in running water, then slowly peel it off. Do not rip it off as this can damage the fresh tattoo
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Wash the tattoo using a mild antibacterial soap and warm water (ensure your hands are clean first!). Take care to remove all traces of blood and plasma as this can cause scabbing. Do not scrub the tattoo
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Pat it dry with a clean, dry piece of kitchen towel and allow to air dry. You'll know its dry when the skin feels tight
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Once dry, apply a very thin layer of recommended tattoo aftercare cream
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Only use enough to make it shiny, a little goes a long way!
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Re-wrap the tattoo for the first 2 nights of healing (if the Dermalize has come off prematurely)
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Wash the entire area thoroughly that is going to be under the clingfilm and do NOT apply any cream for overnight as this can incubate any potential dirt under the wrap you may have missed.
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Repeat this routine twice a day for the next 2 weeks, continue to apply a general moisturiser after this
DON'T
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Go swimming or soak in a hot tub or bath (for 2 weeks)
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Use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on your tattoo
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Itch, pick or scratch your tattoo
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Participate in activities that will make you sweat (for a week)
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Use sunbeds, sunbathe, fake tan, body glitter (for a week)
DO
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Stay out of the sun until your tattoo has healed completely
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Apply sunblock to the tattoo after it is healed whenever it is exposed to the sun
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Enjoy your new tattoo!