Tattoo care

 

Adhesive bandage: Remove gently in the shower, 3 to 6 days after the tattoo.

Plastic film / absorbent layer: Remove 2 to 3 hours after the appointment.

* Wash your hands before removing your bandage.

After removing the bandage, wash the tattoo well under warm water with a mild, unscented soap. Rub gently with your hands. The goal is to remove all residue of petroleum jelly, ink or lymphatic fluid.

Once this is done, rinse the tattoo with cold water to close the pores.

Dry thoroughly by patting gently with a clean towel. Avoid rubbing.

For 2 to 3 days after the appointment, your tattoo is considered an open wound. So, it is essential to keep it clean. You will therefore need to clean it at least once a day.

You can do physical activity, but you must clean your tattoo afterwards. Be careful not to catch it – wear clothes that will allow you to protect it if possible. The tattoo may bother you a little during your movements. Respect its limit so as not to cause an opening in the tattoo.

Apply a thin layer of moisturizer once you feel the scabs. 1 to 2 times a day for 15 days (make it penetrate well).

Important

Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays, whether natural (sun) or artificial (tanning salon), for one month following the tattoo.

Wear loose clothing and avoid friction as much as possible. Especially during the scab period.

Avoid submerging the fresh tattoo in water (baths, swimming pools, spas, lakes, rivers, oceans) as long as there are scabs.

Do not scratch or tear off the scabs. They will fall off naturally.

NEVER TOUCH YOUR TATTOO WITH DIRTY HANDS.

Care to your new piercing

 

Cleaning instructions

1. Wash your hands before cleaning or touching your piercing.

2. Wash your piercing in the shower with a mild skin soap and rinse for at least 30 seconds. Rinsing allows the skin to relax. To soften and loosen scabs.

3. Spray sterile saline solution on a cotton swab and gently remove any remaining crusts on the jewelry and skin. It is not necessary to move the jewelry while cleaning, as this could irritate the piercing.

4. Dry the piercing with clean gauze or cotton swabs, gently removing any remaining debris. Avoid cloth towels, as they can harbor bacteria.

Good to know

  • Leave your piercing alone. Don’t touch it except during your aftercare routine.
  • Exercise and sweating are allowed, but avoid any activities where you could snag and damage your piercing.
  • Make sure your bedding is clean.
  • Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothes. Even when you sleep.
  • Prioritize showers over baths.
  • Piercings, even healed ones, can shrink or close within minutes, even after several years. If you like your piercing, keep the jewelry inside the piercing.
  • Adjust the length of the piercing rod according to the time recommended by your piercer.
  • If you feel your heart beating in your piercing, you should consider adjusting the length of the jewelry stem.

What to expect

  • At first: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness or bruising.
  • During healing: skin discoloration, itching, secretion of lymph (white/yellow fluid) which forms the crust on the jewelry. The skin will close over the jewelry as it heals.
  • The piercing may appear healed before the end of the healing process. Indeed, this type of injury heals from the outside in. The piercing remains fragile. Be patient and keep your piercing clean for the entire healing period mentioned by your piercer.
  • Once healed, the jewelry will not move freely. Do not force it. Continue to clean

Avoid

  • Avoid cleaning your piercing with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial soaps, iodine or any other harsh products, as they can damage and dry out the cells that are essential for healing.
  • Avoid over-cleaning your piercing. This can slow down healing.
  • Avoid excessive trauma such as pressure from clothing, friction, excessive movement or harsh cleaning. This can cause additional scar tissue to form or the piercing to migrate.
  • Avoid oral contact or contact with other people’s fluids while healing within a month.
  • It is suggested to avoid excessive stress, drug or alcohol use, excess caffeine and nicotine. These can prolong healing.
  • Avoid submerging your piercing in lakes, pools, oceans, hot tubs and baths within a month.
  • Avoid beauty or cosmetic products around your piercing.
  • DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PIERCINGS WITH DIRTY HANDS.