Remember, the average tattoo needs approximately 2 weeks of special care including!
‍Do not submerge your tattoo!! NO HOT SPINGS, tubs, saunas, pools, oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, etc. Keep it out of direct sunlight! Keep it away from public surfaces, and areas that may be host to bacteria including but not exclusive to; counter tops, weight room equipment and furniture. Don’t itch, scratch it, or let your friends slap it!

1. Your dermal bandage is water resistant and breathable. Yes, you can shower with it on. Keep your bandage on at least overnight. If the bandage is removed on the first night, the tattoo may stick to or stain bed sheets or clothing. Maintain clean bedding and clothing throughout the healing process (about 2 weeks). You may keep the bandage on for up to 5 days maximum. Keep in mind that everyone has unique skin and may heal differently, therefore you must be a good judge of when to take the bandage off.

2. When to take the bandage off; if you're developing a rash from the adhesive. The rash will usually form around the edges of the bandage. If there is irrigation or it has become uncomfortable. If you have an access amount of fluid building up under the bandage that results in an “ink sack” or pocket of fluid that builds similar to a bubble. A small, thin amount of fluid, that may look messy is ok.  People who have sensitive skin may want to take their bandage off sooner. There is no harm in taking the bandage off, it is simply for convenience and offers a good healing environment.

3. When removing the bandage, peel it back over its self rather than pulling it away from the skin. Removing the bandage under running water may help. Luke warm water is best. Wash the tattoo immediately with warm water and soap. Only use CLEAN HANDS to wash your tattoo. We recommend soap with-NO; fragrance, moisture beads, or scrubs. NO washcloths, bath towels, bath sponges or loofahs on a fresh tattoo. Make a lather in your hand with soap and warm water and gently clean tattoo using a circular motion, until all ointment, blood, and lymphatic fluid are removed. Rinse the tattoo of all soap. Take a clean paper towel and pat your tattoo dry gently, or air dry.

4. Once the tattoo is dry apply artist recommended ointment. Apply a thin layer 2-3 a day until fully healed.

5. Fresh tattoos sometimes “weep” during the first couple of days, meaning that plasma and ink form a thin moist coating on the skin. This can be DABBED with a clean paper towel. Press the paper towel to the skin and remove. Do not wipe the tattoo or be rough with it. Do not panic when you see the colors of the tattoo on the paper towel, or on your hands as you clean it. This is simply excess ink being sloughed from the surface of the skin.

6. Once a day, in the shower, is usually enough cleaning for any new tattoo. Consult your artist if you plan to do any strenuous activity within the first ten day of having your tattoo.

7. Wear loose, preferably cotton clothing over the fresh tattoo. The tattoo should not be re-bandaged.

8. Do not submerge your tattoo in water. Avoid rivers, lakes, hot springs, hot tubs, baths, etc.… until your tattoo is fully healed.

Avoid wearing tight clothing that will rub onto the tattoo, excessive rubbing can lead to scabbing and loss of ink. Some key areas where this is common is around the pants line and the bra line. Try to wear loose fitting, breathable cotton clothing over the tattooed area, or if your not in public, go without! If you had your foot tattooed, try to stick to a more open type of shoe such as a flip-flop. Also, the first couple days of healing the tattoo will tend to “ooze” in the colors of the tattoo that tend to stain fabric, so do not wear your Sunday best!

9. If you have any other queston please don't hesitate to contact the artist at kiserink@gmail.com