Here you’ll find the tattoo aftercare instructions. Your tattoo artist will give you a physical copy of these instructions at the end of your session as well.
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Tattoo aftercare instructions
If your tattoo was protected with an adhesive film dressing, such as SecondSkin, you can remove the film after 1 or 2 days. This is easiest in the shower. Open up a corner of the film and let water between skin and film. Gently peel the film off parallel to your skin avoiding unnecessary stretching of the skin.
If your tattoo was protected with cling film, you can remove the film once you arrive at home (or a similar place). Wash the area, dry the skin with a clean towel and start moisturising.
Keep the fresh tattoo clean. Only touch the tattoo with clean, throughly washed hands. A tattoo is an open wound and vulnerable to infections.
When you wash the tattoo use a mild and non fragrant soap. After washing the tattoo moisturise it with lotion meant to treat tattoos. Wash and moisturise the new tattoo 3-5 times a day.
Wear clothes that do not rub against the healing tattoo.
Do not scratch the healing tattoo. Peeling of the skin is a normal part of the healing process.
Do not bathe, swim or go to sauna during the first 2 weeks after getting a tattoo.
Keep the tattoo away from the sun, a fresh tattoo burns easily.
If there are any problems with the healing tattoo or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us! You can reach your artist directly, or send us an email at info@studiokyy.fi.
