Aftercare Instructions

Keep the bandage on for 2-4 hours. 

With clean hands, wash the tattoo with warm water and a fragrance-free soap. Leave the bandage off so the tattoo can breathe. Once the bandage comes off, you’ll probably notice fluid oozing from the tattoo. This is blood, plasma (the clear part of blood), and some extra ink. It’s normal. Your skin will also be red and sore. It might feel slightly warm to the touch.

Wash your tattoo once or twice a day and after about two days, you can start using an unscented moisturizer such as unscented Lubriderm once or twice a day or when it starts to get very dry. Do not moisturize too frequently.  Whatever you choose, make sure it’s fragrance-free and doesn’t contain additives, such as fragrances and coloured dye, that could dry out and irritate your skin.

Do NOT scratch or pick at the tattoo

Do NOT wear tight clothing over the tattoo

Do NOT go swimming or immerse your body in water (showers are fine)

Do NOT expose your tattoo to the sun

Do NOT cover your tattoo with sunblock until it’s fully healed

While your tattoo heals, you should:

wear sun-protective clothing whenever you go outside

call your tattoo artist or doctor if you have any signs of infection or other problems

By the second or third week, the outer layers of skin should have healed. It may take three to four months for the lower layers to completely heal.