
THE STUDIO
Old East Durham
Tattoo Aftercare
Expect - Discomfort, soreness, and swelling on or near the tattoo. Symptoms increase for tattoos below the knee.
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To aid healing, hydrate by drinking recommended amount of daily water.
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Healing time ranges 2-4 weeks.
Avoid:
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Contact with pets
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Contact with unclean surfaces
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Shaving over the tattooed area
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Contact with unclean blankets/sheets
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Petroleum-based ointments
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Dirt and dust
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Picking
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Scratching
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Touching your new tattoo with unwashed hands, or allowing others to touch.
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Shared gym equipment and shared exercise mats
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Sweat from others
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Friction
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Constricting clothing
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Sun exposure
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When your tattoo is healed, please apply sunblock as a normal routine to maintain rich blacks and bright colors in your tattoo
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Any kind of swimming or soaking
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Heavily scented soaps, loofahs, washcloths; Wash with hands only
STANDARD AFTERCARE: Recommended for smaller tattoos or people without contact with pets and unclean environments.
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Remove bandage after one hour
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Wash tattoo with warm water, clean hands, and unscented and gentle soap. Let it air dry.
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Apply raw coconut oil, or other approved ointments (see below).
twice a day for two weeks.
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If a moisture rash occurs (sometimes resembling pimples or whiteheads),
discontinue any use of any lotion or oil.
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In 3-4 days the tattoo will scab, peel, and itch. Do not pick, scratch, or over-moisturize.
WET HEALING: This method is advised for people who live with pets, and/or work in unclean environments. Wrapping the tattoo in plastic wrap consistently for 3-4 days will protect it from infection-causing elements, decreases scabs, and promotes healing for a better tattoo result.
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Remove bandage after one hour and wash the tattoo with warm water, clean hands, and an unscented gentle soap. Let air dry for about an hour.
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Wrap tattoo in plastic wrap. Expect blood, lymph fluid, and traces of ink to collect under plastic wrap for the first day or two.
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6-8 hours later, unwrap and clean the tattoo with warm water and let it air dry.
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Apply a small amount of raw coconut oil
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Re-wrap with plastic wrap and repeat every 6-8 hours for 3-4 days.
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After 3-4 days of wrapping, your tattoo will flake and peel. Continue lightly applying oil or unscented lotion twice a day.
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If moisture rashes occur (often resembling pimples or whiteheads)
discontinue any use of all lotions or oil.
Recommended ointments:
- Raw coconut oil
- After Inked
- Lubriderm unscented
- Burts Bees Waxelene
- All Good Goop
- Tattoo Goo
- Hussle Butter