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Aftercare 

2nd Skin

Once your tattoo session is complete the artist will clean the area and place 2nd skin over your tattoo.

We use a product called Dermalize pro. This is a protective film that seals the area creating a barrier for your tattoo and skin to heal naturally. It is breathable, water and dust resistant allowing you have the most hassle free healing experience. 

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  • Keep the 2nd skin on for 48-72 hours. You can keep it on longer but we wouldn't recommend this.

  • Slowly remove the 2nd skin under warm running water, we would recommend a shower so you can wash the area. Do not use highly perfumed soap, do not scrub, gently wash the area.

  • Pat dry with a clean paper towel or air dry, then moisturise (non scented or what your artist has recommended)

  • Moisturise 2- 3 times a day for the next 2 weeks (moisturise straight after a shower)

 

CAUTION:\If

  • If you notice any redness of normal skin under the 2nd skin (not the sore tattoo) or rash around 24 hrs, please take off immediately. You have had a slight allergic reaction, please contact the studio.

  • Avoid excessive sweating as this will dissolve the adhesive on the 2nd skin

  • Do not soak in water before 48 hrs (you can shower with it on, restrict the amount of water on the 2nd skin, it is only water resistant not water proof)

  • Do not expose to strong sunlight

  • Do not wear tight clothing

  • Do not soak in water or go swimming for 2 weeks

  • Do not apply beauty products or fake tan over the tattoo for 2 weeks

  • Be aware your skin will be tight and still healing so avoid excessive exercise 

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Bepanthen

Once your tattoo session is complete the artist will clean the area and apply a cream called Bepanthen.

A protective wrap of cling film will placed around the tattoo.

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  • Keep this on for a maximum of 2 hours. Preferably clean and discard the use cling film after 1 hour

  • Clean with a light soapy lather. Pat dry with a clean paper towel or air dry. Let some air get to your tattoo so it can breathe

  • After a few hours apply a small amount of bepanthen and cover with a fresh piece of cling film

  • The cling film will help protect the cream to allow it to soak into your skin and feel more comfortable under clothes. Keep this on for a few hours

  • Repeat the above process of cleaning, applying cream and airing out (4 to 5 times a day if possible for the first 24 hours, this can be reduced to what you feel is necessary for the next 3 days)

  • After 3 days use a non scented moisturiser or a cream recommended by your tattoo artist for 2 weeks applying 2 to 3 times a day

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CAUTION:\If​

  • Do not pick any scabs

  • Do not expose to strong sunlight

  • Do not wear tight clothing

  • Do not soak in water or go swimming for 2 weeks

  • Do not apply beauty products or fake tan over the tattoo for 2 weeks

  • Be aware your skin will be tight and still healing so avoid excessive exercise 

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Laser Tattoo Removal

Once your laser removal session is complete the technician will clean the area and apply a dressing.

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  • Keep this on for a maximum of 2 hours

  • Clean with a light soapy lather. Pat dry with a clean paper towel or air dry.

  • Apply a new dressing over the area and keep this on until the next day

  • If you notice the area is still bleeding (after 2nd dressing change), please change the dressing with the aftercare dressings provided.

  • Change the dressing every 24 hours for the next 4 days or until it feels comfortable not wearing one     (sometimes the skin can still feel sore)

  • When you have stopped using dressings please moisturise 2 to 3 times a day for 2 week. Use the cream recommended or provided with the aftercare materials

  • If you want to air out the area between dressing changes this is ok, you can also apply the cream recommended or provided with the aftercare materials

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CAUTION:

You may experience; Pin Point bleeding, redness, soreness, bruising, blistering, swelling.

If you notice anything that seems unusual or you start to feel unwell please contact us immediately for advice and / or seek medical attention.

It is rare but side effects such as infections or allergic reactions can happen. Your immune system will be low for the next few weeks making you more susceptible to viral illnesses and fatigue. Take it easy.

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  • Ensure you are regularly changing dressing and cleaning the area

  • Do not pick any scabs

  • Do not expose directly to sunlight

  • Do not wear tight clothing

  • Do not soak in water or go swimming for 2 weeks

  • Do not apply beauty products or fake tan over the area for 2 weeks

  • Be aware your skin will be tight and still healing so avoid excessive exercise

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