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Caring for Your Tattoo

Before Your Appointment

  • No shaving or lotion, I'll take care of that for you.

  • Avoid sun exposure, sunburn, and skin trauma - I will not tattoo damaged skin (unless previously discussed, such as working over scar tissue)

  • Eat a good meal and come hydrated - we have limited snacks at the studio and I recommend bringing as many treats as you'd like

  • You may bring one guest with you per appointment - we have a limited space in our small studio

After Your Appointment

  • Do not pick at your tattoo at any stage

  • Do not submerge in water, expose to sun, or apply sunscreen until fully healed (4-6 weeks)

  • Do not allow animals near the fresh tattoo

  • I recommend not going to the gym for 3 days and taking protective measures when at the gym until fully healed

  • For Saniderm/comparable products:

    • Wear for 3-5 days as long as ink is fully covered and no leaking occurs​

    • Carefully remove bandage (recommended to do in shower) in direction of hair growth

    • Wash gently with antibacterial soap and water

    • DO NOT towel dry - either air dry or use paper towel

    • Apply ointment or fragrance free lotion of your choice - I am pro aquaphor

    • Repeat washing and ointment 2-3x/day until healed

  • For plastic wrap:

    • Remove wrap 24 hours or less after appointment​

    • Follow wash, dry, and ointment directions from Saniderm section

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