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Suggested Aftercare

*Does not constitute as medical advice.

Tattoo

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Do Not Touch The Damn Thing With Your Dirty Hands!

In 5 days, it is time to remove the bandage.

Carefully remove the bandage in the shower. Begin by washing your hair/body to prevent any contamination of the tattoo. Turn the water temperature up, then remove the bandage--not so hot that it causes pain, but enough so the pores open in the skin. Wash the tattoo with unscented hand soap while the water is hot, then rinse the tattoo with cold water.  

 After the tattoo has completely dried, lotion is required for about 2 weeks to speed the healing process. Commonly recommended brands are Aveeno, Curél, Lubriderm, and Hustle Butter.

The tattoo should be healed in approximately 3 weeks. Some variations may exist between the appearance of the tattoo after completion and the healed result. How your tattoo heals is up to you.

Tips to remember about tattoos and the healing process:

Sun and UV exposure will fade most tattoos. Do not expose a healing tattoo to either. Always cover or apply a sun protecting lotion/ointment to healed tattoos.

  • It is common for a tattoo to ooze and bleed for the first few days. This is nothing to be alarmed about. It may build up under the wrap. If it becomes too excessive during the first 24 hours, please see your tattoo artist to get re-bandaged.

  • Do not put alcohol, peroxide, wound cleanser sprays, Bactine, creams or other products not recommended by your artist.

  • Use clean disposable towels to dry your tattoo. Cloth towels may harbor bacteria.

  • Soaking the tattoo may cause the bandage to come off prematurely. Avoid soaking in tubs, pools, lakes, and other large bodies of water that may contain bacteria during the healing period.

  • It is also common for small bumps to form around the tattoo and possibly form into pimples. This is most likely due to shaving or overuse of ointments.

If you have any problems or concerns, please contact your artist!

 

 Piercing

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  •  There are many good sterile saline products out there. We recommend avoiding products with any additives or chemicals other than saline (0.9% solution preferred). 

  •  1-2 times daily, rinse the piercing with sterile saline for a few seconds. You can also soak the piercing in a clean cup or a warm saline compress for 5-10 minutes. You can use cotton balls, swabs or paper towels for more difficult piercings, but sterile gauze is the most sanitary option. It is recommend to spray after showering.

  •  If you believe any contamination of your piercing has occurred, simply rinse with saline and pat dry with a sterile gauze. Do not wash with soap.

  •  Do not twist or turn your jewelry. It can cause harm to your piercing’s healing time and serves no purpose.

  •  Do not remove your jewelry at any time. Piercings can close very quickly in their early stages of healing.  If you decide you no longer want the piercing simply remove the jewelry and continue care until it heals completely.

  •  Piercings can develop an acne-like bump, and is not cause for alarm or immediate removal. These are most often caused by motion, friction, or ill-fitting jewelry.

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Oral Piercing Aftercare

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  •  Up to 3 times daily, use one or both of the following: antimicrobial or antibacterial alcohol-free mouth rinse, or suggested saline-solution rinse.

  •  Ice and Ibuprofen help reduce swelling and stress.

  •  Avoid beer, chewing tobacco, or oral sex during the healing process.

  •  Maintain normal oral hygiene. Rinse immediately if you believe any contamination has taken place.

  •  Avoid eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods or beverages for a few days.

  •  Your jewelry may “nest” over time. This is when a small, natural pocket forms around the back of oral jewelry (ex.: a labret stud), allowing it to fit snugly. This is very common and the sign of a well-healed piercing.

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Wise Words

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  •  Migration (the jewelry moves from its original placement) and rejection (the jewelry expels itself from the body). Many things can cause can cause them such as: physical trauma, inappropriate aftercare, or poor health habits. Sometimes it can happen even when the piercing is properly done and the aftercare is perfect. It is more common in some piercings more than others (ex: navel, surface, etc.).

  •  Embedding is most common in lip piercing. First sign of it is a small ring of tissue forming around the back of jewelry. Can be fixed with longer jewelry posts and cold compresses.

  •  Some white/clear fluid may appear, and is not a sign of anything abnormal. Pus can be identified by its yellow/green color and bad smell.

  •  Allergies to commercially used piercing materials is fairly common. We recommend switching jewelry to implant grade materials. For the comfort and safety of our clients, we only pierce with implant grade materials.

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