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OFFICIAL AFTERCARE PROTOCOL

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Protecting the art & the body.

This page details our essential recovery protocols for both tattoo and piercing healing. Understand what to expect during each stage of the process and know exactly when to contact the studio for professional guidance.

AFTERCARE TIPS

Utilize our specific multi-stage healing system with Saniderm, Recovery Tattoo Balm, and Recovery Tattoo Lotion to maintain the peak quality of your fresh ink.

STEP 1: SEALING
STEP 2: RECOVER
PRO HEALING TIP
  • Keep your Saniderm or Ink Beatle Gel wrap on for exactly three days. Fluid buildup is expected. Should you experience leaking or redness, remove it sooner. Let the edges stay untouched to keep the tattoo sterile.
  • On day four, take off the wrap and cleanse using Recovery Foaming Soap. Air dry briefly. Next, rub in a minimal amount of Recovery Tattoo Balm twice daily. Keep the layer thin so your skin can breathe effectively.
  • Switch to Recovery Tattoo Lotion for the following 14 days. Avoid over-hydrating the skin. If the area feels soggy, reduce application. Stay away from direct sun and avoid submersion in water throughout this time.
BEST METHODS
  • Use Recovery Tattoo Lotion sparingly twice each day. Only use Recovery Foaming Soap for washing. Stick to loose cotton fabrics. Drink plenty of water to help your skin cells regenerate faster.
VITAL ADVICE
  • Avoid soaking in tubs or swimming. Skip the gym and heavy sweat for ten days. Refrain from picking at the skin or wrap. Do not use scented creams or alcohol-based formulas on your new art.

PIERCING AFTERCARE

Successful healing requires consistency and patience. Follow this clinical routine to ensure your piercing remains healthy and vibrant.

CLEANING ROUTINE
WHAT TO AVOID
HEALING TIMES
  • Clean 2x daily with sterile saline spray.
  • Gently pat dry with sterile gauze or papertowel.
  • Never rotate the jewelry during cleaning.
  • Wash hands before touching the area.
  • Avoid pools, hot tubs, and lakes.
  • No sleeping on the fresh piercing.
  • Keep hair products and makeup away.
  • Don't change jewelry prematurely.
  • Earlobes: 6-8 weeks.
  • Cartilage: 6-12 months.
  • Nostril: 4-6 months.
  • Oral: 4-8 weeks.
CONTACT US IF:
  • Swelling increases after 3 days.
  • Severe pain, heat, or streaks.
  • Discolored discharge or odor.
  • Jewelry feels too tight.
GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or need a check-up? Message the studio or stop by during piercing hours for a free consultation.

ITCH
FLAKE
SETTLED
FINAL

THE HEALING JOURNEY

NORMAL SIGNS
  • Redness and tenderness for the first 48 hours.
  • Light serum or plasma weeping (will dry into a scaly layer).
  • Itching as skin regenerates (Weeks 1-2).
  • Peeling similar to a mild sunburn.
  • A dull appearance before the final color set.
RED FLAGS
  • Severe spreading redness or red streaks.
  • Excessive heat or swelling after 72 hours.
  • Pus or yellowish-thick fluid drainage.
  • Unpleasant odor from the site.
  • High fever or persistent chills.
  • Intense pain that increases over time.

COMMON QUESTIONS

HOW SHOULD I WASH MY NEW TATTOO?

Use lukewarm water and unscented, mild soap. Gently wash with clean hands, then pat dry with a fresh paper towel. Avoid using washcloths or sponges.

WHEN CAN I GO SWIMMING OR SOAK?

Avoid all submersive water (pools, oceans, baths, and saunas) for at least 21 days. Soaking while healing can cause infection and significant pigment loss.

CAN I WORK OUT AFTER MY SESSION?

Wait at least 48 hours before exercising. Avoid heavy sweating and movements that stretch or cause friction to the tattooed area for the first 10 days.

HOW DO I PROTECT IT FROM THE SUN?

Keep the tattoo covered with clothing while healing. Once fully healed (4 weeks), always apply high SPF 50+ sunscreen to prevent ultraviolet fading.

IS SCABBING OR PEELING NORMAL?

Yes. Peeling and light scabbing are standard. Never pick, rub, or scratch your tattoo. Let the dead skin fall off naturally to avoid damaging the healing ink.

DO I NEED A TOUCH-UP APPOINTMENT?

True results take 4–6 weeks to settle. We offer refinement sessions for color retention issues between the 2nd and 3rd month after your initial visit.

SUPPORT

Our commitment to your art exceeds the time spent in the chair. We are here to ensure your precision geometry heals as intended. If you have any concerns regarding safety or color retention, please reach out immediately.

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