Tattoo
Pre/Post Care
By following these pre- and post-care tips, you can ensure your fine line tattoo heals beautifully and lasts a lifetime.
before Your Tattoo...
•Hydrate
•Sleep well
•Eat something and bring snacks.
•Dress according to your tattoo placement.
•DO NOT take any supplements, ibuprofen or other blood thinning medications prior to your appointment.
•DO NOT consume any alcohol or THC products before your appointment.
•If you are sick- please reach out to Alisha ASAP.
after Your Tattoo...
•Leave bandage on for a minimum of 2 days, no longer than 5 days. Since the bandage is clear, you may notice pigment, blood, lymph fluid.
This is completely normal.
•Remove your bandage with clean hands , under warm soapy water (use mild antibacterial soap such as Dial).
•Once the bandage is removed gently scrub that tattoo area with mild antibacterial soap. Pat dry with a paper towel. Apply a thin layer of Mad Rabbit or Aquaphor.
•Day 1 - 14: wash your tattoo at least twice per day with clean hands and a mild antibacterial soap. Apply aquaphor or Mad Rabbit through out the day as needed.
It is normal to experience itching, dryness, or flaking during your healing process.
Avoid clothing that will rub against your tattoo.
•Avoid pools, hot tubs, lakes, oceans, or any large body of water besides a shower for the first 4 weeks.
•Avoid sun, tanning, spray tans for the first 4-6 weeks.
•Once the tattoo is fully healed, typically within 4 weeks, apply sunscreen daily.
