Treat your new tattoo with care
This is a specific aftercare for the tattoo advised by me, every step is fundamental and important for a good healing. Please follow it. If you have any problem or doubts, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Tattoo Aftercare: General Information
After washing please make sure the tattoo is completely dry, because you cannot apply the cream if the tattoo is wet. This is extremely important and remember that you need to do everything with clean hands.
- Tattoo will become itchy when is healing. Do not scratch it, otherwise you will damage the tattoo.
- Avoid leather and synthetic fabrics. Wear Cotton clothes that won’t irritate the tattoo.
- Be gentle when you clean your tattoo and do not use excess water.
- Scabs are rare, but in case you have them do not put cream on it until the areas are fully dry. Let the scab peel of naturally. If there will be redness around scab, take a picture of the area in a daylight and send it over to me so I can advise.
- The tattoo can be painful the day after. If possible, take a day or 2 off from work/activities if you got a big area tattooed. You will give the skin the time to relax to settle the ink and start the healing process.
- Do not use fake tan, perfume or cosmetics on your tattoo.
- Do not go swimming, use a sun bed or go to the gym for at least one week after.
Method 2 : Adhesive Wrap /Second Skin
Before reading this advice, make sure you know General Rules on healing tattoo or follow this link : Aftercare
Please keep your Second Skin (adhesive bandage) on for as long as advised by your artist. This can vary from removing it the next day to keeping it on for several days. The exact duration depends on how much fluid your tattoo produces, which varies from person to person and tattoo to tattoo.
DAY 1–3: Second Skin Phase
Leave the adhesive wrap on your tattoo. During this time, the bandage will collect excess ink, blood, and plasma—this is completely normal.
- Avoid removing or lifting the wrap unless it becomes compromised (peeling, leaking, or damaged)
- You may shower, but avoid soaking the tattoo
- Do not apply any creams or wash the tattoo while the bandage is on
If the wrap fills excessively with fluid or starts to leak, remove it, gently wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap, pat dry, and either reapply a new adhesive bandage (if provided) or switch to standard aftercare.
DAY 3–5: Removal & First Clean
Carefully remove the Second Skin (best done in the shower under warm water to reduce discomfort).
- Gently wash the tattoo
- Pat dry with a clean towel
- Apply a thin layer of fragrance-free balm or lotion
At this stage, your tattoo no longer needs to be covered. Allow it to breathe while keeping it clean and lightly moisturised.
DAY 5–7: Early Healing
Continue washing your tattoo 2–3 times daily and applying a small amount of moisturiser.
- Some light peeling or flaking may begin
- This is a normal part of the healing process
- Do not pick or scratch the area
AFTER 7 DAYS: Peeling Stage
Your tattoo may continue to peel as the top layer of damaged skin sheds naturally.
- Keep cleaning 1–2 times daily
- Continue applying moisturiser as needed
- Avoid picking at any flakes to prevent patchy healing
Tattoo Aftercare : Pad
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Following this, wash your tattoo and apply a thin layer of balm/cream twice a day for the next 2 weeks.
DAY 1–2: Pad Phase
Please keep the pad for the evening and night after tattoo session. On the next day, first thing in the morning , remove the pad 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. Always wash the tattoo in a shower, never soak in the bath.
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 second pad provided or cling film for the second night.
DAY 2–5: Drying
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: Peeling Stage
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
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.
DAY 1
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 2–3
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.
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: Peeling Stage
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 per day.