AFTER CARE FOR YOUR TATTOO
ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR TATTOO!
We recommend AD&E, Aquaphor, or any acceptable tattoo related aftercare.
KEEP IT CLEAN…
-Wash Tattoo with warm water & antibacterial soap.
-Do Not scrub or rub the area too hard, never scratch with fingernails.
-Do not pick at a peeling/scabbed area as you could damage your tattoo or cause complications.
-Rinse off completely and air dry or lightly pat dry with a disposable towel.
-Wash Tattoo at least 3 times per day and keep thin layer of Ointment on Tattoo.
KEEP IT MOISTURIZED…
-Apply a thin coat of ointment to whole Tattoo.
-Re-apply Ointment every few hours or when tattoo feels dry or tight. Try to clean Tattoo before reapplying - -Use thin coats of Ointment to allow breathing, & avoid breaks out. Just enough to make the skin shiny.
-After 3 to 5 days, the Tattoo may peel like a sunburn. Switch to a non-fragranced white lotion, apply often.
COVERING YOUR TATTOO...
-When you leave the shop, your Tattoo may be covered with plastic or a second skin, depending on placement, season/weather, and artist.
**IF USING PLASTIC -Uncover & Clean after getting home, do not leave covered for more than 2 hours.
-Covering your tattoo is optional after this point, to be done in short amounts of time only,cleaned & aired out often.
-Cover ONLY during first night OR during work that may be dirty or hazardous to the Tattoo.
-Clean tattoo, allow to air dry, and use plastic wrap. Do not use Gauze/Material that will adhere.
-Do not leave covered for excessive amounts of time which will allow sweating, heat, etc.
**IF USING SECOND SKIN - Your artist will apply a second skin before you leave the shop. In 24 hours you must remove this skin and clean your tattoo. Your artist may provide you with a second skin at the time of the appointment or they may ask you to come in the following day to replace the skin. After cleaning your tattoo and allowing to air dry completely, you may place another piece of second skin on your tattoo. This piece will remain on youe tattoo for 3 - 5 days.
*IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR TATTOO…
-If Your Tattoo is healing improperly, hurts, scabbed, or is breaking out, it was probably from complications with aftercare. It could be a number of things from just minor irritation, acne/pimples, allergic reactions, etc. In Most cases, it is from applying too thick amount of ointment. Consult your Tattoo Artist with any questions and they will provide you with information on how to correct the problems. Most complications can be healed properly by adjusting minor aftercare instructions that will work for your body.
At InkMaine, we guarantee to offer free tough ups to any Tattoo we do, upon these conditions…
As long as it was properly attended to during Aftercare and is within 1 year of original Tattoo date.
Business Name: InkMaine – Maine State Licensed Since 2010
432 Hancock Street – Rumford, ME 04276 207-364-1550
