Aftercare Information

  • Get Tatted

    Damn that’s a nice tat. Avoid Vigorous physical activity for the first 24 hours.

  • Tagaderm

    Tagaderm is a medical grade adhesive bandage that will act as a barrier - protecting your new art and helping it heal. You can remove this bandage within 3-6 days of application. I recommend doing this in the shower under water, pulling the edge parallel to your skin instead of directly up.

  • Wash

    Wash the tattoo with unscented dye-free soap and gently pat dry with a single use paper towel. Wash your tattoo once daily for the following week.

  • Moisturize

    Apply a cream or balm to the area 1-3 times daily as needed. Only a thin veil of product is necessary. Do not peel or scratch any flaking of the tattoo during the healing process! This is normal!

 FAQs

  • I recommend Hustle Butter tattoo ointment, but most unscented non petroleum based lotions can be used.

  • I recommend Dr. Bronner's Unscented soap and advise against Dial Gold Soap. (They changed their formula in 2017 and it can now cause over drying and other irritation with frequent use)

  • 4-6 weeks on average, but this can vary depending on your lifestyle and how you take care of your tattoo

  • No swimming or submerging in water/liquids of any kind until your tattoo is fully healed! (4-6 weeks on average, but this can vary).

Skin Infection Symptoms

● Pus or fluid leaking out of the cut

● Red skin around the injury

● A red streak that runs from the cut toward your heart

● A pimple or yellowish crust on top

● Sores that look like blisters

● Pain that gets worse after a few days

● Swelling that gets worse after a few days

● A fever

● The wound hasn’t healed after 10 days

It can be hard to tell the difference between an infection and eczema, especially in children. People with eczema often get skin infections because the breaks in their skin let germs in. If an eczema treatment doesn’t work, or if the rash gets worse, it could be an infection.

Call a doctor or go to the hospital right away if you think you might have a skin infection and:

● You have a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher.

● You’re in a lot of pain.

● The redness or swelling spreads.

Keep in mind that pink or red skin and swelling around the wound are normal. Some amount of pain is normal, but it should start to go away after the second day. If you see pus, fluid, or crust, call your doctor within 24 hours. Call if the pain gets worse after 48 hours. I cannot provide medical advice. (duh)