Tattoo Aftercare
Follow these simple instructions carefully for a perfect result with your new tattoo.
Remember that:
The success of a tattoo depends on post-tattoo care.
The tattoo fears rubbing with clothing and excessive dryness
Avoid listening to the advice of friends and/or experts of various kinds. My post-tattoo care tips are based on my knowledge of the product and technique I use, and on my many years of experience.
A TATTOO IS FOREVER, DON'T CONDITION IT WITH POOR POST-TREATMENT CARE.
Warnings
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Before applying creams, disinfectants or bandages to the affected area, wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap.
First 48 hours
Wait 24 hours before removing the second skin
After 24 hours, carefully remove the adhesive film and wash with cool water and a specific antibacterial soap. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry without rubbing. This process removes any residual dye and any blood clots, helping to close the pores.
Once it is completely dry, apply a layer of the specific ointment recommended in the studio, leaving it uncovered for a few hours.
Don't apply non-specific ointments of any kind; they could cause inflammatory or allergic reactions, or simply fail to properly hydrate and nourish the skin when it's specifically needed. It's not a sunburn, dehydrated, or injured skin; it's a tattoo and requires specific treatment.
Absolutely avoid rubbing it with fabrics; if necessary, cover it with paper such as Kleenex or paper towels, helping you to position it on the area with adhesive from a plaster or mesh bandages.
Following days
A thin film may form on the tattoo, but since it protects the skin, there is no need to worry, so do not touch or remove any scabs to avoid damaging the tattoo.
Always clean with a specific soap once a day and apply a specific cream to the affected area.
The application must be done in the morning, afternoon and evening, for at least 10 days, the tattoo must be soft, but never wet.
Avoid tight clothing; choose white, cotton clothes rather than wool or chemically treated synthetics, which can lead to infections.
During the next 20/30 days
Apply the specific cream consistently.
Absolutely avoid:
Saunas/Spas
UV/Sun Lamps
Swimming in the pool/sea
Baths in the tub (wash yourself in the shower)
Contact with animals
Perfumes, powders, sand.
Pollution, poor diet, and stress can cause skin deterioration and, consequently, tattoos.
If itching occurs, do not scratch but gently tap the affected area to stimulate blood circulation.
The beauty and durability of a tattoo depends not only on the tattoo artist, but also on good care.
For any questions or clarifications, do not hesitate to contact me.
Sun protection
The newly created tattoo should not be exposed to the sun for at least 2 months.
Subsequently, once the tattoo is considered healed, it will be possible to expose yourself to the sun, but it is essential to use a high-protection sunscreen, to be applied several times throughout the day.
This operation is essential to avoid redness and consequent dullness due to the oxidation of skin and colors.
