Leave the dressing as directed.
Your artist will explain when to remove the dressing and whether a second-skin product or traditional wrap has been used. Wash your hands before touching the area.
TATTOO AFTERCARE
Protect the work while it heals.
General guidance for keeping a fresh tattoo clean, comfortable and protected. Follow the specific instructions supplied by your artist.
Gentle, clean and consistent.
Use lukewarm water and a mild fragrance-free cleanser. Do not scrub. Pat dry with clean disposable paper and avoid shared towels.
Use a light layer only.
Apply the artist-approved product sparingly. Heavy layers can trap excess moisture and make the skin feel sticky or irritated.
Do not pick or soak.
Avoid swimming, baths, spas, direct sun and friction while the skin is open or flaking. Let peeling and light scabbing release naturally.
Ask early if something feels wrong.
Contact the studio for tattoo-specific questions. Seek qualified medical advice for spreading redness, increasing heat, severe swelling, pus, fever or feeling unwell. This page is general information, not medical advice.
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