Aftercare
After your appointment, it’s time to start healing your new tattoo. Below is my full aftercare procedure.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional and this aftercare does not replace the recommendations or instructions of your own physician or medical professional. If you are concerned about how your tattoo is healing, I recommend seeking out the advice of your primary care physician or other medical professional.
Day 0 (tattoo day)
-keep wrap on for 3-4 hours
-remove wrap
-wash the tattoo **
-after it has air dried completely, wrap it before you go to bed
Day 1 & 2 “clean and dry”
-when you wake up, take off the wrap and wash it very thoroughly
-wear loose fitting clothing so the tattoo will not stick to the fabric
-wash the tattoo 5 to 6 times a day
-do NOT apply moisturizer/ointment
Day 3-7 “let it breathe!”
-wash your tattoo 3 or 4 times a day
-once you’ve dried the tattoo, place a small amount of moisturizer in your hand and spread it on the tattoo thoroughly
-blot excess moisturizer off the tattoo after every application
-apply moisturizer 2 or 3 times a day (as needed)
The tattoo should look moisturized, but never have a “shine” to it
Allow all flakes to come off naturally; do not pick at your tattoo
Day 8-Healed “Home Stretch!”
-switch to non-scented mild lotion from here on out
-apply the lotion whenever the tattoo seems dry
** Washing procedure
-wash your hands before handling the tattoo
-thoroughly wash the tattoo, being sure to remove ALL plasma, blood, and excess pigment
-once completely cleaned, pat completely dry with paper towels