HEALING PROCEss
SKIN HEALING PROCESS
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WEEK BEFORE THE TATTOO.
- Drink 2/3 liters of water a day.
- Moisturize and exfoliate the area to be tattooed daily.
- Mentalize yourself very well.
- Do not drink alcohol the day before.
- Prepare your skin using lotion every day.
DAY OF THE TATTOO
- Mentalize yourself very well.
- On the day of the tattoo, bring sugary snacks or sweet things / sugary drinks.
- Bring headphones.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing. (black clothing preferred)
- Eat a high-carbohydrate breakfast on the day of your tattoo.
- Please come alone, companions are not allowed in the tattoo room.
HEALING 2 WEEKS AFTER TATTOO.
- Clean it very well, 3 times per day during the healing process.
- Use Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced - during the healing process.
- Use Gold Dial - during the healing process.
- Stay hydrated; 2/3 liters of water a day.
- Be prepared for swelling, it just takes a few days after the tattoo it’s done to reduce the swelling.
- You may feel exhausted/tired like the flu, it’s normal.
- Make sure you have a few days off to rest and heal properly.
- Wear loose, breathable clothing.
- Antihistamine really helps with the itching.
- Ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
- Moisturize and exfoliate the area daily once it is completely healed. (2 weeks)
- Avoid training for two weeks.
Place your tattoo under lukewarm water & slowly remove the bandage carefully. Immediately wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap (GOLD DIAL) & your hand. Do not use any other washes or soaps. Gently massage the tattoo & build up a good sud & make sure it's not slimy. NEVER USE A RAG OR LOOFA or anything but your hand to wash the tattoo!!
Rinse the tattoo well & pat dry with a clean paper towel.
After the 2 day apply a small amount of unscented lotion to the tattoo 3 times per day during the healing process of the tattoo (2-3 weeks)
Repeat the washing & lotion steps 3 times per day until your tattoo is healed. If your tattoo appears dry in between washes apply lotion as needed.
Your tattoo may still peel, flake, or itch. Be sure NOT to pick or scratch the tattoo as that may damage the new skin, & NO anti-itch creams.
~ NO submerging in water (no bath, pools, hot tubs OR ANY BODIES OF WATER! Showers only!) as well as no sun exposure or tanning beds.
Avoid working out, gyms, or excessive sweating while the tattoo heals.
Wear loose breathable clothing during healing, and make sure to stick to the above instructions.
- If you have any other questions or concerns please contact me.
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