Aftercare
Welcome to Ink Lucid Tattoo Studio's aftercare guide!
Proper tattoo aftercare plays an important role in helping your tattoo heal well and maintain its appearance over time. At Ink Lucid Tattoo Studio, you'll receive aftercare guidance based on your tattoo, placement, skin, and the protective dressing used during your session.
While healing times vary from person to person, following the aftercare instructions provided after your appointment can help protect the tattoo during the early stages of healing.
Follow Our Work
Follow Your Artist's Instructions
After your tattoo session, you'll be advised on how long to keep the protective covering in place and when to begin cleaning and moisturizing the tattoo.
Different protective dressings, including traditional bandages and adhesive tattoo films, may require different care instructions. Always follow the specific instructions provided for your tattoo rather than applying a single aftercare routine to every tattoo.
Keeping Your Tattoo Clean
Once you have been instructed to remove the protective covering, gently clean the tattoo with clean hands and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. Avoid scrubbing or rubbing the area.
Pat the tattoo dry with a clean, soft paper towel and allow it to remain dry for the period recommended by your artist.
Moisturizing Your Tattoo
Once the tattoo is ready for moisturizing, apply a thin layer of the recommended moisturizer or tattoo aftercare product.
Avoid applying excessive amounts of product. Your tattoo needs to breathe while it heals, so a light layer is generally preferable to heavy application.
What to Avoid During Healing
During the healing period, avoid:
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Scratching or picking at peeling skin
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Soaking the tattoo in pools, baths, or other bodies of water
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Excessive sun exposure
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Tight clothing that repeatedly rubs against the tattoo
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Applying unapproved products or harsh chemicals to the area
When to Seek Professional Advice
Some redness, tenderness, swelling, peeling, and itching can occur during normal tattoo healing. However, if you notice symptoms that concern you or appear to be getting worse, seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.
If you're unsure whether your tattoo is healing normally, contact Ink Lucid Tattoo Studio for guidance on the appropriate next step.