Aftercare Instructions

Instructions:

Keep the fresh tattoo covered with bandage for at least 2 hours, no longer than 24 hours. Do not remove the bandage until you are at a place where you can clean the tattoo.

Wash the tattooed area thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water. WASH 2-3 TIMES A DAY.

When dry, apply a thin layer of aquaphor or Glider to tattoo, do not re-bandage..

Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor or Glide at least 2 times a day for 3 days.

After 3 days, or when tattoo starts to peel, after cleaning, apply a thin layer of unscented lotion. We recommend lubriderm.

DO NOT:

Use Scrubs or Exfoliants!

Use Scented Lotion

Use any products that were not recommended

Dry heal the tattoo.

Leave the tattoo covered up.

Instructions:

Leave the clear bandage on for 4 to 5 days.

When removing the bandage, we recommend doing so in the shower with warm water.

Gently pull the bandage over itself in the direction of hair growth. Avoid pulling upward.

After bandage is removed, wash area with antibacterial soap & warm water, then pat dry.

Apply unscented lotion for 3 to 4 days. we recommend lubriderm.

DO NOT:

Leave the bandage on for 7 or more days!

Pull the bandage upward.

Take the bandage off before recommended, it could pull up ink.

It is normal for your new tattoo:

To be warm, red, tender, bleeding, and have a clear liquid coming out.

For blood and fluids to bubble up under the bandage.

To be itchy, or uncomfortable, and have minor bruising around the area.

Touching your tattoo without clean hands while washing.

Direct sunlight exposure.

Submerge tattoo in water, bath, lake, river, public pools, etc.

Sweating excessively.

 Scratching  or itching the fresh tattoo.

Tight clothing that will rub on the fresh tattoo.

Watch for signs of infection.

If tattoo is red, puffy, significantly scabbed, or oozing yellow liquid seek medical attention.

Watch for signs of infection.

If piercing is red, puffy, or oozing yellow liquid seek medical attention.

Healing Times:

Eyebrow: 2-3 months

Lip: 2-3 months

Nostril: 2-4 months

Nipples: 3-6 months

Navel: 9-12 months

Instructions:

Wash hands before touching piercing

Clean piercing area 2-3 times a day with aftercare solution.

 Clean the skin around the piercing 2-3 times a day, using a cotton swab to apply the aftercare solution.

Be sure to rinse your piercing after showering!

Oral Piercing Instructions:

Rinse with antimicrobial (alcohol free) mouthwash 3-4 times a day.

Swish gently for 30-60 seconds. Do this after meals, and do not use mouthwash more than 4-5 times daily

Swish salt-water solution gently for 30-60 seconds, 3-4 times a day.

If your piercing has an outside entry, follow above instructions to clean the outside.

Healing Times:

Ear Lobes: 4-6 weeks

Cartilage: 4-6 months

Conch: 6-12 months

Forward Helix: 6-12 months

Tragus: 6-12 months

Rook: 6-12 months

Flat: 6-12 months

Helix: 6-12 months

Daith: 9-12 months

Antitragus: 9-12 months

Instructions:

Wash hands before touching piercing

Clean piercing area 2-3 times a day with aftercare solution.

 Clean the skin around the piercing 2-3 times a day, using a cotton swab to apply the aftercare solution.

Twist earrings at least 3-4 times a day to keep holes open and prevent ear from healing to the posts.

DO NOT: 

Remove your jewelry for a minimum of 6 weeks!

Avoid blood-thinners, alcohol, or other medication. Newly pierced holes may start to bleed if your blood is too thin.

Your new piercing MAY:

Bleed a bit or be swollen for the first few days. A cold compress and/or ice will help to reduce the swelling and slow bleeding.

Be tender, itchy, or bruised for a few weeks.

Secrete a whiteish-yellow fluid which may dry on the piercing. This is normal and will stop once the piercing is healed. DO NOT pick this with your fingers!

Touching your piercing, except when you are cleaning it.

Twisting, turning, or taking out your jewelry, unless otherwise instructed.

Oral contact or contact with another person’s bodily fluids.

Using ANY aftercare products we did NOT recommend.

Getting lotions, sprays, & makeup in your piercings.

Swimming in lakes, rivers, hot tubs, public pools, etc.

Removing the jewelry. If you remove the jewelry, the piercing may close.