After Care

You can contact your artist with any concerns or questions you may have.

Please consult a physician if you notice any signs of infection or allergic reaction such as bumpy rash, pus, chills or a fever, prolonged redness or swelling, worsening pain.

  • Remove your wrap after 1 hour

    As soon as you remove your wrap, give your new tattoo a good, thorough clean with warm water and TLC soap and then rinse it with cold water

    Pat dry your tattoo with a clean towel

    Apply a thin even layer of TLC salve on your tattoo, messaging the ointment into your skin for about 3-5 minutes.

    Repeat the washing and ointment steps 2-3 times a day or as necessary for the next 3-4 days

    After day 3-4 you may now switch to TLC lotion until your tattoo is completely healed

    Properly wash your hands anytime prior to touching your new tattoo throughout the entire healing process

    Use clean bed linens and towels throughout the entire healing process

    Avoid sun exposure

    Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, baths, lakes, rivers, oceans etc.

    Choose clothing carefully

    Allow up to two weeks for healing

    • Remove your wrap after 1 hour

    • As soon as you remove your wrap, give your new tattoo a good, thorough clean with warm water and antibacterial soap and then rinse it with cold water

    • Pat dry your tattoo with a clean towel

    • Apply a thin even layer of Aquaphor on your tattoo, messaging the ointment into your skin for about 3-5 minutes.

    • Repeat the washing and ointment steps 2-3 times a day or as necessary for the next 3-4 days

    • After day 3-4 you may now switch to an unscented lotion. (We recommend Eucerin healing lotion) until your tattoo is completely healed

    • Properly wash your hands anytime prior to touching your new tattoo throughout the entire healing process

    • Use clean bed linens and towels throughout the entire healing process

    • Avoid sun exposure

    • Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, baths, lakes, rivers, oceans etc.

    • Choose clothing carefully

    • Allow up to two weeks for healing

  • Gently clean and pat dry the tattoo and surrounding area, ensuring there is no soap or any residue on the skin. With clean gloves, remove Derm Shield from the sterile pouch. Cut the Derm Shield to cover tattooed area plus a 1 to 2 inch margin from the edge of the tattoo. Peel off backing to expose adhesive side and position the Derm Shield over the tattoo with the adhesive side facing the skin. Gently apply using light pressure, starting from the center to the edges to eliminate air bubbles. Do not stretch the Derm Shield during application.

    The first Derm Shield application should stay in place for 24 hours, depending on level of exudation. It is normal for blood and fluids to collect under the bandage.

    A second application can be used for several days, and a third application may be used if necessary. Gently clean and dry the area between applications. Do not wear any piece longer than one week.

    Directions for Removal:
    Gently peel the Derm Shield by pulling it slowly from the edge back over itself. Do not pull the bandage upwards.

    Your artist will go over all aftercare protocols specific to the brand of Derm used; aftercare may very depending on brand.

  • Normal side effects for the first few days after a tattoo are:

    • Swelling

    • Redness

    • Hot in the area

    • Pain or tenderness

    You can apply an icepack if needed.