Aftercare

Not taking care of your tattoo (the right way) can cause wound infections and scar tissue and can lead to a less good-looking tattoo. If you take proper care of the tattoo it will take two to six weeks to heal. Here are the instructions on how to take the best care for your new tattoo.

How do you take care of a tattoo?

During tattooing, the skin breaks down, creating a wound. If the tattoo is cared for properly, it will take about six weeks for this wound to heal. If the tattoo is covered with a sterile compress or cling film, you may remove it after 3 to 5 hours. You can shower as normal. Treat the uncovered tattoo as follows:

  • ✓ Wash the tattoo two to three times a day with Badedas Classic or Unicura, a mild and PH-neutral soap.
  • ✓ After washing, pat the tattoo dry with a clean, dry towel.
  • ✓ Put a thin layer of Bepanthen cream on the wound very lightly after every shower or else at least 3 times a day. Don't put too thick of a layer as this will suffocate the skin and cause red bumps.
  • ✓ Wrap your tattoo again with cling film (kitchen foil) the first night to make sure the Bepanthen cream's only way to go is in the tattoo and no dirt can intrude the wound.
  • ✓ After a couple days the tattoo will peel and might get a bit itchy, which is normal and okay. Don't pick the skin but keep it clean and just keep putting the cream lightly.
  • ✓ As long as the tattoo looks dry keep putting the cream and once you see it's settled you're done with taking care of it.
  • ✓ Put SPF sunscreen on your tattoo to protect it as much as possible from fading and bleeding. Burnt skin will damage your skin and so the tattoo as well.

What should you especially not do with a fresh tattoo?

In addition to proper care, it is also important not to do some things with a fresh tattoo to allow the healing process to go as smoothly as possible.

  • ✕ Touch the tattoo as little as possible. If you do, make sure your hands are clean.
  • ✕ Do not scratch the tattoo.
  • ✕ Do not cover the wound with plasters or bandages.
  • ✕ Be sure to avoid (bubble) baths, swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms for the first six weeks.
  • ✕ Be sure not to expose the tattoo to sunlight or tanning beds for the first four to six weeks.

Feel free to contact me

If you have any doubts or questions about the healing of your tattoo, you can always contact me or stop by. Don't feel encumbered. We both want the best result for your healed tattoo.