Leave with clear instructions
Ask which dressing is used, when to change or remove it and which care products are appropriate. Dressing times depend on the material and your instructions; one schedule does not suit every tattoo.
CARE IS PART OF THE ART
NEW INK.
THOUGHTFUL CARE.
The session ends; care begins. Keep your artist’s instructions close and allow your skin time to heal.
Clean hands. Gentle care.
Wash your hands before touching. Clean gently, rinse well and pat dry with a clean towel; do not rub, pick or scratch healing skin. Keep clothing touching the area clean.
Give the skin time to recover
Avoid soaking, swimming and saunas until fully healed. Protect the area from sunlight. Once healed, use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher on exposed skin.
Know when to seek help
Spreading painful redness, increasing pain, or foul-smelling yellow or green discharge need prompt medical assessment. High or persistent fever, or red streaks extending from the tattoo, need immediate medical care. Tell your artist, but do not wait for a studio reply before seeking care.