Tattoo Aftercare

Day 1 — After Leaving the Studio

• Remove bandage after 2-4 hours
• Gently wash with lukewarm water and fragrance-free mild soap
• Pat dry with a clean towel
• Apply a thin layer of fragrance-free moisturizer
• Do not re-wrap unless instructed

Saniderm/Tegaderm: Leave on 3-5 days. Normal to see blood, ink, and plasma. Remove under lukewarm water if it starts peeling.

Week 1 — Days 2-7

• Wash 2-3x daily, pat dry, wait 5-10 min, apply light moisturizer
• Normal: mild redness, swelling, warmth, slight discharge
• Avoid: scratching, picking, swimming, baths, direct sun, tight clothes, heavy sweating

Weeks 2-3 — Days 8-21

• Tattoo starts peeling, this is completely normal
• Flakes may be ink-colored, it doesn't mean ink is coming out
• Skin may look dull or milky, that's part of the process
• Intense itching, do not scratch!
• Continue washing 2x daily + moisturizer

Month 1 — Weeks 3-4

• Peeling finishes
• Colors start to settle and look like the final result
• Can resume normal exercise
• Still protect from direct sunlight

Long-Term Care

• SPF 50+ sunscreen always! Most important for color preservation
• Regular moisturizing
• Avoid rubbing alcohol directly on tattoo
• Touch-ups are normal if some areas didn't hold well