Aftercare

Tattoo Aftercare: Your First Week

Days 1-3: Second Skin

  • Keep it on: Leave the original plastic covering on for 72 hours. It's waterproof and breathable, so showering is okay.

  • When to replace: If the plastic peels off or leaks, gently remove it.

    • Wash the tattoo with mild soap and warm water.

    • Pat dry completely with a paper towel.

    • Apply a new layer of second skin (or cling film if you don't have any, but remember to replace the cling film every 3 hours).

Day 4 and onward: no more covering

  • Remove the plastic: After three days, take off the plastic and wash your tattoo gently.

  • Keep it clean: Wash with mild soap and warm water once daily. Pat dry.

  • Moisturise: Apply a thin layer of recommended lotion (like Cicaplast Baume B5 or Easy Tattoo Cream) or any plain moisturiser 2-3 times daily.

Important for the first month

  • Hands off: Don't scratch or pick, even if it itches!

  • Loose clothes: Help your tattoo breathe and blood flow.

  • The three S's: Soaking, swimming and sun. Avoid pools, hot tubs, long baths, saunas and sun exposure.

  • Stay out of the sun: No tanning or sunblock on the tattoo yet.

It's normal to...

  • Feel a bit sore or itchy at first.

  • See some peeling in the second week. This is just a bit of skin and ink!

Call Your Doctor If...

  • You see swelling, redness, or discharge.

  • The pain gets worse, not better.

Have questions? I'm here to help! Enjoy your new tattoo :)