Aftercare

After our appointment, I will offer you one of two options for dressing the tattoo - either cling wrap, or Fixomull dressing.

Cling Wrap

If dressed with cling wrap, please leave this on for 2-5 hours after leaving the studio. Then take off cling wrap, and wash gently with unscented soap and warm water. Pat dry with a clean towel, or let the tattoo air dry.

The following morning begin applying a aftercare solution of your choice, covering the entire tattoo. Do not saturate the tattoo with aftercare solution. You want to be able to see the tattoo clearly after moisturising. Apply a very small amount of aftercare solution 2-3 times per day for 2 weeks. Make sure to follow the general instructions below.

Fixomull (Fabric dressing)

If dressed with Fixomull leave the dressing on for 7 days, continue to shower as normal, it’s fine to get the fabric dressing wet in the shower. After 7 days soak the dressing in the shower for 5-10 minutes, then remove very slowly and gently. There will be ink transfer on the dressing, this is normal. After removal keep your tattoo clean and moisturise as desired.

General Instructions

  • Remember to clean your tattoo with warm soapy water in the shower each day for the first 2 weeks.

  • The tattoo may scab and itch as it heals, but please avoid scratching your healing tattoo. Scratching the scabs before they are ready to come off can result in ink fallout and your tattoo not healing correctly.

  • Do not submerge or soak your healing tattoo. No baths or swimming for at least 2 weeks.

  • Do not allow direct sunlight on your fresh tattoo. Keep it covered up; both sunburn and sunscreen may affect the way it heals.

  • During the healing process, make sure your hands are clean before applying any aftercare product.

  • Avoid pet hair from getting on your tattoo. If you think you have got any pet hair on your tattoo, immediately wash your tattoo with fragrance free soap.

  • This initial aftercare stage usually takes around 2-3 weeks before the tattoo is healed. I find tattoos take 3-6 months before they look fully settled and lose that shiny look to them.

Aftercare products I suggest

  • Tattoo Tonic (sold at Crucible tattoo co.)

  • Dr Pickles Tattoo aftercare (sold at Woolworths and Coles)

  • Jojoba or Coconut oil

  • Fragrance free soap and moisturiser (CeraVe, QV and Cetaphill are all great options for washing your tattoo)

Don’t share your aftercare products with others or use it for anything other then your tattoos in order to avoid cross-contamination.

After, after care

After the initial 2 week aftercare process I recommend doing the following to keep your tattoos looking their best:

  • Wearing sunscreen on your tattoos when you’re going to be in the sun

  • Regularly moisturising and exfoliating your tattoo

  • Book in for a touch up session if you had an issues during the healing process (touch ups are free for 6 months after the initial appointment.)