Congratulations with your new tattoo! Aftercare is an important part of the tattoo journey.
Aftercare
How your tattoo heals depends greatly on how you care for your skin in the days that follow. Even the most delicate and thoughtfully done work needs proper aftercare to fully reveal its beauty. Please take these steps with care — they truly matter.
Remove - Clean - Moisturize - Protect - Heal
Remove protective film after 3 days (72 hours).
Find the lower corner andgeltle pullit down. You can remove the film on dry skin or in the shower (I recommend removing the film on dry skin — it’s less stressful and doesn’t leave adhesive residue).
Clean
Moisturize
Protect
Heal
Let it heal naturally and follow the oftercare instruction until it's fully healed (1-4 weeks).
Please be patient during the healing period
By following the recommendations, you help your tattoo heal beautifully and remain clean, soft, and balanced over time. If you have any questions during the process, feel free to ask me, I will be happy to answer them.
Modern Healing Method
Healing Film. With the modern healing method, a protective healing film is applied immediately after the session and should remain on the skin without removal for 3 to 5 days. Below you can read Care Steps.
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Do not steam, soak, or rub the film.
Avoid excessive friction or mechanical impact on the area.
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After 3–5 days, the film can be removed.
For a more comfortable experience, it is recommended to take a shower first, then gently remove the film by pulling it slowly from the edge, parallel to the skin.
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After removing the film, gently rinse the tattoo with running water and a mild cleanser (such as baby soap or a gentle shower gel).
Do not rub the skin.
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Moisturize the tattoo for 1–2 weeks using a suitable light moisturizer or tattoo oil.
Traditional Healing Method
You will need: Disposable baby diapers + Healing ointment Bepanthen or a similar product + Band-aids
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Apply the first compress no later than 2–3 hours after your session.
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Gently rinse the tattoo with cool water and mild baby soap. No sponges, brushes, or scrubbing — only clean hands and gentle movements.
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Carefully pat the skin dry with a paper towel. Do not wipe or rub the tattoo.
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Apply a thin layer of healing ointment and cover the tattoo with a diaper, securing it with band-aids
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Repeat the entire process 2–4 times a day (depending on how quickly the diaper gets soiled) for 2–3 days.
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Protect the tattoo from dirt, dust, and friction.
Avoid irritating or traumatizing the skin, and minimize contact with clothing and surfaces.
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Around day 5, itching may occur — this is a normal part of the healing process.
Please do not scratch or pick at the tattoo, even if it feels tempting.
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After the first few days, continue moisturizing the tattoo for 2–3 weeks using a light moisturizer or tattoo oil.
The skin should be hydrated, but not over-applied with product.
Both healing methods help ensure proper aftercare for your new tattoo and support calm, uncomplicated healing.
If you have any questions during the healing process, feel free to reach out!
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