Tattoo Aftercare : Cling film

Before reading this advice, make sure you know General Rules on healing tattoo or follow this link : Aftercare

Following this, wash your tattoo and apply a thin layer of balm/cream twice a day for the next 2 weeks.This is where the substance of your article begins to take shape.

Please keep the cling film on for 2/3 hours. After this time remove the cling film using clean hands, wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap to remove excess ink and plasma, and rinse it with cold water. To dry the tattoo after washing use a clean single use paper towel (always dab dry, never rub over the tattoo). Give your tattoo 15 mins to air dry completely. After that use cream/balm to moisturise the tattooed area. Before going to sleep cover your tattoo with a fresh cling film sheet. Keep it on until the following morning. Always wash the tattoo in a shower, never soak in the bath.

DAY 1: Remove the cling film in the morning , wash your tattoo, let it dry and apply balm. When you’re at home , there is no need of covering your fresh tattoo as air helps the healing process. Just please make sure there is no dried plasma. You should wash your tattoo every 4/5 hours , repeating the cleaning, drying, moisturising as before. If the tattoo is still “leaking with plasma” you can loosely cover it with the cling film for the second night. 

DAY 2/3: Repeat the cleaning process every morning and 2/3 times during the day. If the tattoo is still “leaking” give it an extra 24 hours of air dry (no cream/no water), just let it dry out.

AFTER 5/7 DAYS: Tattoo might start to peel off. This means top layer of the skin, that was damaged during the tattooing process will dry and form tiny flakes. This is a natural process and it usually stops after a week. During this time clean your tattoo 2/3 times

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