Aftercare Instructions

Immediately After Treatment

• Ice with a gelpack for 12–24 hrs (15 min on / 15 min off cycles).
• Elevate if the tattoo is on a limb to reduce swelling.
• Remove dressing after a few hours.

Cleaning

• Rinse gently with lukewarm water.
• Pat dry. No soaps, perfumes or lotions.
• Apply Bepanthen or cold aloe vera twice daily for 7 days.

Normal Reactions

• Redness, heat, swelling, bruising, light scabbing, mild oozing.
• Do NOT pick or scratch.

If Blisters Occur

• Do NOT pop.
• Continue icing for up to 48 hrs.
• If blisters burst: apply antibacterial ointment (from chemist) + cover for 48 hrs.

Pain / Itch

• Paracetamol if needed (avoid aspirin/ibuprofen).
• Moisturiser, aloe vera, cold packs, hydration.
• Hydrocortisone 1% or antihistamines if required.

Avoid

• Heat (saunas, spas, hot baths) for 48-72 hrs.
• Sun for 4 weeks (use SPF50+).
• Swimming until scabs are gone.
• Strenuous exercise and sweating for 48-72 hrs.
• Tanning beds, spray tans, self-tanners.

When to Seek Help

• Fever >38°C
• redness
• honey-coloured discharge
•  increasing pain.

For any concerns, please contact the clinic or your doctor.