Aftercare

I do not use second skin, saniderm, recoveryderm, or any of the alike. I will be wrapping your tattoo in Saran Wrap when you leave, and I will advise you to leave that on for at least an hour, up to 4.

You can wrap your tattoo in Saran Wrap again (a fresh piece, do not leave the original wrap on from when you leave my suite and throughout the night) the night-of, since tattoos seep blood and plasma for the first 24 hours after they’re done, so this can help for purpose of not staining sheets or clothing overnight. Do not wrap again if you choose to do this.

Wash your tattoo with anti-bacterial soap 2-3 times a day, no more than 3 times. Use paper towel to dab dry, do not aggressively wipe.

Keep your tattoo lightly moisturized during the up to 2 week healing period, and there are tons of options to do so. I am not an artist who is an aquaphor hater, however, it’s incredibly important to remember to only put a tiny amount on, just enough to make your tattoo shiny. Apply a few times a day, but beware that since it is petroleum based, it can stain clothing and WILL make the healing of your tattoo rough if you use too much. 
Another option is unscented lotion, apply throughout the day. You can use both an ointment and lotion if wanted and switch between them as needed.

There are tons of “tattoo ointments” out there these days, so if you have questions on certain products, please reach out and we can discuss! I do make my own ointment from oils I infuse myself, however stock is often limited, so be sure to ask me about that before your appointment so I can make sure I have one in stock for you!

If you workout or have a physically demanding job, have afterwards be the third and final wash for those days. Avoid skin-tight clothing during the healing process, as well as avoid pools, baths, lakes, hot tubs, direct sunlight, etc, during the healing process (up to 2 weeks).

Be wary of pet hair, cleanliness of sheets and clothing, and be sure to not over-moisturize!

Do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.