TATTOO AFTERCARE
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF A FRESH TATTOO?
Your artist will have recommendations that may change.
we recommend to listen to your tattoo artist instructions.
or you can also read our studio recommendations below:
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Preparing for Your Tattoo
Before getting your tattoo, it is important to properly prepare your skin. Make sure to eat a good meal and stay hydrated before your appointment. Avoid alcohol and blood thinners 24 hours before getting your tattoo. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area where you will be getting your tattoo.
DO NOT SHAVE THE AREA BEFORE THE SESSION.
(to avoid injuries, our artists will shave the area)
FEEL FREE TO BRING EARPHONES
(so you can enjoy listening to your favourite music during the tattoo session)
FOOD & BREAKS
in longer tattoo session we make breaks.
feel free to bring snacks or a small meal
(we also have restaurants & supermarket near our studio)
PAYMENT
we accept cash only.
Aftercare Instructions
WHEN USING SECOND SKIN (Dermalize) :
- Leave your second skin plaster on your tattooed area for up to 3 days after your tattoo session.
if you wish to change it for a new plaster - wash your hands, rinse the tattoo with soap, let it dry a bit and only after apply a new plaster.
- After removing the second skin plaster : (on the 3rd day) Avoid sports and swimming or sauna.
- Wash the tattooed area with soap and water x 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
- Every time after you washed your tattoo - apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream
(Bepanthen, Tattoomed or any other cream which your artist recomended you).
- Always keep your tattooed area clean.
WHEN USING NORMAL FRESH FOIL:
- You need to change for a new foil every 4 hours for 24 hours.
- Every time before changing for a new foil, you must rinse your tattoo with soap and water.
- Do not leave your foil on more than 8 hours.
- There is no need to change foil during sleep. Just change for a new one before going to bed.
- Do not apply cream during the first 24 hours when changing foils.
- Do not apply cream together with foil.
AFTER 24 HOURS:
- Remove foil for the last time and rinse your tattoo with soap and water.
- Wash the tattooed area with soap and water x 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
- Every time after you washed your tattoo: apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream
(Bepanthen, Tattoomed or any other cream which your artist recomended you).
- Always keep your tattooed area clean.
WHEN USING TATTOO DRY LOCK PADS:
- Change pad every 8 hours for a new pad for 24 hours.
- Every time before changing for a new pad, you must rinse your tattoo with soap and water.
- After 24 hours of changing pads: Wash the tattooed area with soap and water x 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
- Every time after you washed your tattoo: apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream
(Bepanthen, Tattoomed or any other cream which your artist recomended you).
- Always keep your tattooed area clean.
DURING YOUR TATTOO HEALING PROCESS:(minimum 3 weeks):
AVOID SWIMMING POOLS.
AVOID BEACHES, SEA, SALTY WATER OR LAKE.
AVOID SAUNA.
AVOID BATHS. (only normal shower is allowed).
AVOID DIRECT SUN.
AVOID ANY BODY LOTION OR ANY OTHER CREAMS WHICH ARE NOT RECOMMENDED BY US
OR YOUR TATTOO ARTIST.
DO NOT SCRATCH YOUR NEW TATTOO.
DO NOT PEEL THE SKIN.
FOR YOUR ATTENTION:
During the healing process of a new tattoo, it is a normal thing when there is redness, discharge, peeling of the skin.
It's all part of the process. When you notice something that is not normal for you and you do not understand how to proceed in this situation -
please contact us in any way and we will be happy to advise and help you at any time.
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At STUDIO DAS KLÜM, we take pride in creating beautiful and unique tattoo art. We believe that every tattoo tells a story and we are passionate about bringing those stories to life.