F A Q
-ALWAYS when trying a new cream do an allergy patch first a day or two before your appointment. Use a small glob on a thin skinned area and wrap well with plastic wrap. Leave covered for an hour and see how the skin reacts (note: some redness and warmth in the area is normal), you want to look for hives/rashes, extreme itching or pain. If you experience any of this remove immediately and discontinue use.
- For the actual tattoo appointment, I recommend applying at LEAST an hour before your appointment. Two hours is better though.
- Apply very liberally. You want to make sure to glob it on thick. If you do a thin layer it really doesn’t do much.
- Wrap super well and tight with plastic wrap so the cream won’t evaporate.
- Do not remove the wrap when you come to the appointment. I’ll remove and clean it when we stencil.
- Another good tip is to apply after a hot shower. Your pores more will be more open!
After Care
Bandage
Keep your tattoo wrapped/bandaged for 4 - 6 hours. If you have pets, you can wear it over night.
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If you have second skin (Saniderm) leave it on for 4-5 days unless it starts to peel off. If you feel like you want to put on Saniderm a day later, please let me know in advance so I can give extra.
Washing
When you take off the bandage wash the tattoo thoroughly with unscented soap (avoid used bar soap) 2-3 times. Pat dry with new, clean paper towel.
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Wash your tattoo once a day for the first week. Your tattoos do not need to be covered again once the bandage is off. Wear loose non-restrictive clothing over it.
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*Tip: For Saniderm pull away from your body under water, do not peel like a sticker.
Healing
Let your tattoo dry out for 2-4 days. Once it starts to get flaky/dry you can use a water based, unscented lotion. Use a pea sized amount, lotion does not overly help healing but more so with itchiness or tightness. Do not use Polysporin, Petroleum Jelly, or any oil based moisturizer.
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Depending on your tattoo (size, and colour VS black & grey), it can take at least 4 weeks to fully heal.
DO NOT
No swimming, soaking, or sun for at least 2 weeks. Showering like normal once a day is fine. NO picking. If it's super itchy, running it under cold water should help.
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Always reach out to you artist, even if you feel silly, if anything feels off with healing or if there's any questions. I'm always there to help!
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