Tattoo Aftercare

Tattoo Aftercare

Now you have your fresh tattoo, you will want to take good care of it. From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo. It ia very important that you follow these guidelines. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken.

Remove your dressing from your new tattoo after a minimum of two hours. Wash it in warm, soapy water to remove any blood or plasma. Then pat it dry with a clean towel, until it is dry. DO NOT RUB. We advise you purchase some BEPANTHAN cream, in order for it to heal at it's best. Apply a thin layer of cream about twice a day, do not smother it, or apply too little. For the first 3-4 days, we advise you to cover your tattoo with CLINGFILM.

This stops it from sticking to your clothes in the first stages of the healing process, and prevents any colour coming out. After around 4 days you will need to cover it, you must still apply the cream for another 2 weeks.

After your tattoo is healed, you will still have a layer of dry skin, which will make your tattoo look quite white and flakey. We advise a good moisturiser for around 2 weeks, to get rid of this. Never pick or scratch your tattoo.

If you are unsure of anything, do not hesitate to ask.

Top tips for the healing of your tattoo.

1. Always take note of what your tattooist tells you.
2. Never pick or scratch your tattoo.
3. Do not go on the sunbed, whilst healing.
4. When fully healed, apply sun-block, when sun bathing.
5. Whilst still healing, do not go swimming.
6. Do not use vaseline on your tattoo.
7. When fully healed, continue to moisturise, to keep the skin underneath your tattoo in good condition.
8. Use BEPANTHEN for maximum healing.
9. Never let your tattoo dry out, whilst healing.
10. If you are going on holiday, with a hot climate, make sure your tattoo is fully healed.

WE HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AND ARTWORK YOU HAVE RECIEVED AT ACES HIGH.....We have done our job, it's time to do yours.