AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

In order to maintain the best quality tattoo, please follow these instructions for aftercare.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER

Second Skin:

  • Leave second skin on for approximately 3-5 days

  • After this time (or if you second skin starts to lift up to expose your tattoo), you can take off the second skin under running water, slowly and delicately pulling down away from the tattoo

  • Once your second skin is removed, proceed with “In the Coming Days” aftercare instructions.

Cling Wrap:

  • Leave dressing on for an hour / until you get home

  • Wash your hands thoroughly and remove dressing

  • Wash your tattoo with warm water and unscented antibacterial soap

  • Pat dry with paper towel

  • Let your tattoo breathe / do not re-bandage

PLEASE NOTE - After removing your dressing, or underneath your Dermalise Pro / Second Skin, you may see leaking liquids. Do not be worried, as this is normal and expected. The liquid is a mixture of plasma, blood and the extra ink that is inadvertently in your skin.

THINGS TO AVOID

  • Do not pick, scratch, peel or irritate your tattoo

  • You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, baths or spas

  • Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for at least 3 weeks, after that you should use sunblock

  • Do not wear abrasive materials, jewellery, bras or shoes that rub against your tattoo

  • Do not let anyone touch your tattoo

IN THE COMING DAYS

  • Pat dry your skin thoroughly after showering

  • Apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare balm/cream 2-4 times a day for the next 1-2 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE:

You may see scabs forming around the area of the tattooed skin. Do not apply excessive cream as the scab will become thick and you will suffocate the wound.

TATTOO BALM

We recommend Dr. Pickles, Inkeeze or Hustle Butter.

TOUCH-UPS

Due to the nature of our skin always changing, sometimes imperfections to tattoos can occur. However, these imperfections are easily fixed with a touch-up. If you do find that you need a touch up, just shoot us through an email or Instagram DM and we will schedule that for you directly. Please note; hand, finger and lower ankle tattoo touchups will require a $50 set-up fee.

SUN CARE

Too much sun exposure can cause fading and discolouration of tattoos when the skin is unprotected. To protect tattoos from sun damage, always apply sunscreen when the tattoo is exposed.