TATTOO AFTERCARE

  • Fresh tattoo, open wound. Slight oozing, redness, tenderness.

    CARE

    • Keep bandage on
      (Second Skin: 3–5 days, plastic wrap: 3–5 hours)

    • Reapply second skin if it comes off (day 1–2)

    • Wash gently with unscented soap 2× daily

    • No moisturizer

    • Pat dry with paper towel only

    AVOID

    • Touching or picking

    • Soaking in water

    • Gym / sweating

    • Tight clothing

    • Direct sunlight

  • Beginning to seal and scab.

    CARE

    • Wash gently with unscented soap 2× daily

    • Keep dry

    • Pat dry with paper towel only

    • No moisturizer until week 3 OR dry heal

    AVOID

    • Peeling scabs

    • Tight clothing

    • Soaking in water

    • Direct sunlight