Wear second skin for 5-7 days without lifting or removing
If at anytime your tattoo becomes exposed or you notice fluid leaking out remove bandage immediately, wash with antibacterial soap and warm water and follow aftercare instructions below
Absolutely no swimming, baths, long showers, sun exposure or submerging for 3 weeks after a tattoo
No Extensive work outs or excessive sweating for 3 days after getting the tattoo
After 5-7 days remove the second skin in the shower SLOWLY!!!
Use ONLY unscented lotion or non-petroleum based ointments for an additional 5-7 days after bandage. No Aquaphor at all. Ever!!
If at any point you see redness, extreme swelling or blisters contact you artist and remove the second skin immediately.
Tattoo Aftercare without Saniderm
Wash tattoo with warm water and liquid antibacterial hand soap 3x per day and pat dry with paper towel
Use ONLY non-petroleum based healing ointments. NEVER use aquaphor, vaseline, or A&D ointments EVER
Use ointment for up-to 5 days and then switch to an unscented lotion for an additional 5-7 days
Absolutely no swimming, baths, long showers, sun exposure or submerging for 3 weeks after a tattoo
If at any point you notice recessing, puss, oozing, redness, excessive swelling, excessive pain or discomfort notify your artist and shop immediately for revised aftercare instructions
Piercing Aftercare
Clean 2x a day with ONLY Sterile Saline
To clean with sterile saline, spray directly onto the piercing, front and back and dab excess with a sterile gauze
We recommend rinsing all piercings in the shower and drying with a hair dryer on a cool temp
No foreplay on nipple piercings for 3-6 months
No make-up / face wash / face products on any facial piercings for 3-4 months
No high waisted pants for navel piercings for 3-6 months
Do not touch or twist your jewelry unless cleaning
Do not sleep on your piercing for 3-4 months, this can cause extreme angle changes and pressure bumps
Do not go to bed with your hair wet with ANY ear piercing
Oral piercings should be rinsed after consuming anything besides water. Avoid spicy food and beer for 2-3 weeks
NO SUBMERGING OR SWIMMING FOR 3-4 MONTHS!!!
ALL PIERCINGS CAN TAKE UP TO A YEAR TO FULLY HEAL EVEN THOUGH IT FEELS AND LOOKS HEALED
Piercings that are initially pierced with studs have a 6-9 month waiting period to use a hoop
Please return to me for any jewelry changes for the first 6-12 months while piercing is still healing to reduce damage or irritation during insertion
Watch out for “sinking” where the skin becomes so inflamed that the jewelry appears to be sinking into the skin. contact us immediately if this happens
SCHEDULE YOUR DOWNSIZE!!! this is ESSENTIAL for healing!! Downsizes should be done within 4-8 weeks
