AFTERCARE

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

Your tattoo was carefully created by a professional, to ensure a top quality tattoo, the rest is up to you. Please strictly follow these simple care instructions for the healing process of the tattoo. This will insure maximum results for healing. Depending on size or style of your tattoo, it may have different healing instructions.

Second Skin Aftercare Instructions

If a second skin product has been applied. It may require being replaced within 24h. In some cases this is not necessary,
and it can be left on anywhere from 24h to 7 days. We recommend 4 days for most small to medium sized tattoos. Larger, full color tattoos will almost always require a new application of second skin within 24h.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with an unscented soap and warm water.
2. Remove the cling wrap or second skin product.
3. Use unscented mild soap with warm water in your bare hands to wash your tattoo.
4. Rinse off the tattoo with clean warm water.
5. Pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.

• Immediately apply a thin layer of an aftercare product of your choice.
• Moisturize a few more times a day and especially before bed.
• Repeat the wash procedure daily, moisturize 3 to 4 times daily.
• Repeat the wash procedure if you find yourself to be in a dirty dusty environment or sweating in the tattooed area.

Standard Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

In the event we do not have second skin in stock, or if you have any allergy or a history of reactions from medical grade
adhesives, we will apply a bandage and cling wrap to the tattoo. This dressing should be removed after 3 hours. If you don’t have second skin, it’s best to wash your tattoo several times a day, for 3 to 5 days. Wait until your tattoo feels dry and itchy, usually after 3 to 5 days, and then start applying the aftercare product of your choice 3 times a day for 2 weeks.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with an unscented soap and warm water.
2. Remove the cling wrap or second skin product.
3. Use unscented mild soap with warm water in your bare hands to wash your tattoo.
4. Rinse off the tattoo with clean warm water.
5. Pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.

Important things to remember

• DO NOT SUBMERGE YOUR NEW TATTOO IN ANY WATER FOR 2 WEEKS from the date of your tattoo procedure. Showers are no problem at all.
• SECOND SKIN products may spring a leak. If so it is IMPERATIVE that you REMOVE THE WRAP IMMEDIATELY! Contact us after for further instructions.
• If you notice redness under the second skin, any redness or excessive pain or burning around your new tattoo while your tattoo is healing, especially in the first few days after your tattoo procedure contact A-Line Tattoo immediately!

HAPPY HEALING!