Your tattoo is done using sterile equipment under strictly controlled conditions.  Once it is complete and wrapped following your sitting, the remainder of the aftercare is down to you. 

 

DO:

• wash your new tattoo at least twice a day - more often if its likely to get dirty or sweaty.

• keep it clean - keep it covered with loose clothing that allows air to circulate without making the tattoo too sweaty.

• shower rather than bath if you can.

• use the aftercare cream recommended by your tattooist and nothing else. Use it at least twice a day until the tattoo is healed.

• wash your hands before washing the tattoo and wash your tattoo before applying cream.

• put on clean bedclothes after a fresh tattoo as dirty bed linen can be a source of infection.

• expect your new tattoo to weep for the first 24-48 hours, possibly longer. Its normal.

• expect your tattoo to be sore for a few days - some areas bruise and/or swell a lot too.

• come back if you have any concerns - WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP AND ADVISE, even if the tattoo wasn't done by us.

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DO NOT:

• listen to mates down the pub.  They aren't the experts, we are!

• use any creams other than those recommended by your tattooist.

• over-do the cream - a small amount rubbed in well is good, just enough to moisturise it lightly.

• swim, sunbathe or use saunas or hot tubs until is completely healed.

• soak in the bath for long periods of time.

• allow pets near your tattoo or onto your bed during the healing period.

• over-stretch the tattooed area - by all means hit the gym but avoid exercises that affect the tattooed area.

• pick, scratch or rub the tattoo.  Don't touch it at all unless you are washing it .