AFTERCARE
AFTERCARE:
Leave your tattoo wrapped for 3-4 hours. Carefully remove the wrapping and gently wash under lukewarm water with soap, making sure to remove any excess ink, blood or plasma left in the area.
Dab your tattoo dry with a soft, clean towel. Allow your tattoo to air-dry completely.
Once your tattoo begins to dry out (generally around 24-48 hours), apply a small amount of non-scented, anti bacterial aftercare cream with clean hands. If you need aftercare cream recommendations Iβm happy to provide advice.
Over the next 10-14 days a light scab will begin to form, let this fall off naturally. Continue to wash and moisturise your tattoo once or twice a day until the scab is gone and the tattoo is healed.
Donβt pick or scratch at your tattoo during the healing process. This can result in scarring or ink loss. Do not submerge that tattoo in water for long periods of time while healing. This includes swimming, baths, spas and saunas. Avoid direct sun exposure.
SECOND SKIN:
Leave the second skin on for 3-5 days. Only remove the dressing early if the seal around the tattoo breaks and liquid begins to leak out OR if you begin to notice signs of rash or irritation from the dressing. If you remove it early, follow the dry healing instructions listed above.
To remove the second skin run the dressing under lukewarm water with soap and gently peel off from the top down. Do not rip the dressing off as it can cause damage to your skin and the tattoo. After removal continue to wash and moisturise your tattoo twice daily until fully healed.
FIXOMULL STRETCH:
Leave the dressing on for 4-5 days. Shower per usual, washing the tattoo through the bandage with lukewarm water and soap. To remove the bandage, soak the dressing in lukewarm water and soap. Remove from the top down, and gently peel it off as the water runs underneath it. There will be an ink transfer on the dressing but this is normal. After removal continue to wash and moisturise your tattoo twice daily until fully healed.
If you need more instructions, or specific advice regarding your tattoo and the aftercare - please donβt hesitate to ask. I can get back to you via email or instagram, but if itβs urgent please call the studio on (02) 8288 9105.