Tattoo aftercare.
Great tattoo work deserves proper care. Follow these instructions to help protect your new tattoo throughout the healing process.
If you have DERMA SHIELD.
If your artist applied DERMA SHIELD or another protective adhesive film, follow their specific instructions for how long to leave it on. The studio's recommended range is 24 hours to 7 days, depending on the product and application.
Remove the film sooner and contact your artist if it leaks, comes loose, or causes significant irritation. Once the bandage is removed, do not apply another covering unless your artist specifically instructs you to do so.
Keep it clean. Let it heal.
Wash gently.
Wash your hands first. Gently clean your tattoo with mild, fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water, following your artist's instructions. Pat dry with a clean disposable paper towel.
Moisturize lightly.
Apply a very thin layer of the recommended tattoo aftercare cream 2 to 3 times daily, or as instructed by your artist. Avoid overapplying.
Protect the area.
Keep the tattoo clean and avoid friction, scratching, picking, or tight clothing that irritates the healing skin.
Give your tattoo time.
Blood donation after a tattoo.
Tattooing does not always require a waiting period before donating blood. Eligibility depends on whether the tattoo was performed at a regulated facility using sterile needles and fresh, single-use ink, as well as the donation organization's requirements. Confirm your eligibility with your blood donation provider.
Pay attention to healing.
Some tenderness, redness, and light peeling can occur during normal healing. Seek medical attention if you develop worsening or spreading redness, increasing pain, pus, fever, or other signs of infection.
We're here to help.
If you have questions about your tattoo's aftercare instructions, contact Toye Shop Ink. For urgent medical concerns, seek medical care.
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