— AFTERCARE —

— TATTOO —

⬩ Days 1 -3 The first 3 days are the most crucial for healing your tattoo. Your artist either bandaged you with DermShield or Saran Wrap. See instructions below based on which bandage was used.

  • DermShield: Can be left applied for up to 7 days as long as the tattoo remains sealed. There will be fluid build-up inside the bandage. This is normal and essential for the bandage to do its job. Do not drain fluid. You may shower with your DermShield on, it is waterproof. If your bandage breaks its seal and leaks out, remove the entire bandage as soon as possible. Clean the area well with unscented soap and warm water. (Be sure your hands have been washed prior to cleaning your tattoo.) Pat dry with a clean paper towel and allow to air dry for 5 minutes. Reapply DermShield if you have some. If not, follow the next steps.

  • Saran Wrap: Remove after at least one hour from application. Clean the area well with unscented soap and warm water. (Be sure your hands have been washed prior to cleaning your tattoo.) Pat dry with a clean paper towel and allow to air dry for 5 minutes. The first night, Saran Wrap can be reapplied before bed to keep your sheets clean, but ONLY for the first night. If not reapplying wrap, moisturize with a thin layer of unscented lotion or an organic salve.

⬩ Days 4-7 Clean the tattoo following the steps above 3-5 times a day. Apply a thin layer of moisturizing lotion or organic salve after cleaning. Repeat moisturizing throughout the day as needed. DO NOT touch your tattoo without washing your hands thoroughly first.

⬩ Days 8-14 Repeat the procedures above, but reduce frequency to 2-4 times per day.

⬩ Important Information: New tattoos will take between 1-2 weeks to heal fully. Every tattoo and skin type is different and no two healing experiences are the same. Please refrain from the following activities while your tattoo is healing:

  • Swimming or Submerging Tattoo in Baths

  • Touching Tattoo with Unclean Hands

  • Sweating Too Much on Tattoo

  • Letting Your Tattoo Come Into Contact with Outside Contaminants

  • Over-saturating Tattoo with moisturizer

  • Using Petroleum-Based Products, Such as A&D Ointment or Aquaphor on Healing Tattoo.

Please use good judgement when healing your tattoo. If you suspect you have an infection, please call a doctor and/or visit an Urgent Care. An infected tattoo will be leaking cloudy fluid and be sore/warm to the touch.

— PIERCING —

⬩Healing time for piercings varies widely depending on where the piercing is located. Please read below for proper instructions on healing your piercing. For a better understanding of timeline we recommend talking to our Piercer.

⬩ Non-Oral Piercing:

  • Keep your piercing wet with NeilMed saline mist spray for 10 minutes by spraying the piercing only to keep it moist.

  • Rinse with water and air dry.

  • Do these steps twice a day for the recommended time period for your specific piercing.

⬩ Oral Piercing:

  • Rinse your mouth with a Biotene mouth wash twice a day as recommended on the bottle.

  • After eating, drinking, or smoking, rinse your mouth with water to avoid over-using the mouth wash.

⬩ Important Information: Please refrain from the following activities while your tattoo is healing:

  • Pulling or snagging your jewelry

  • Removing jewelry

  • Touching your piercing with unclean hands

  • Sleeping on your piercing

Please use good judgement when healing your piercing. If you suspect you have an infection, please call a doctor and/or visit an Urgent Care.