Tattoo Care

Appointment Preparation

  • Avoid consuming alcohol prior to the scheduled appointment
  • Avoid tanning or waxing
  • Get adequate sleep and stay hydrated
  • Moisturize the placement, excluding the day of the session
  • No numbing cream

Aftercare

  • A second skin (Saniderm) will be placed on the freshly tattooed area. After 3-5 days, remove it slowly with running water
  • Wash with lukewarm water and with a fragrance-free liquid antibacterial soap. Then immediately pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor 3-4 times a day, for the next 3 days
  • After 3 days, switch over to a mild unscented lotion
  • Avoid scratching or picking the tattoo
  • Avoid direct sunlight for the first two weeks
  • Avoid soaking in water (hot tubs, pools, beach) for the first month