Aftercare
Give your tattoo the care it deserves
Congratulations!
You are now the Proud owner of a brand new Tattoo!
With this, you will have also received the correct aftercare, depending on the tattoo you got, this is to help give your tattoo the best heal!
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Scroll Down to find Instructions for the Healing Method for your New tattoo.
Things to expect
Initially within the first few weeks of having a tattoo, things you may expect are:
Localised swelling/redness
Localised pain/tenderness
Your Tattoo being itchy (A gentle slap can help with this, DO NOT scratch your tattoo)
You may experience all or just some of these things, but all are natural parts of the healing process!
Puppy Pads
It is important to keep your tattoo clean throughout the healing process.
If you have been given Aftercare with
Puppy Pads this is how you will
look after your tattoo.
Wash your hands.
Remove the pad and gently clean your tattoo with warm soapy water (Use the Butterluxe Tattoo Soap Provided).
Let the tattoo air dry or dab dry with a clean towel or tissue
Apply a light layer of the Butterluxe Tattoo Cream
Apply a clean pad and tape down.
Repeat once in the morning, and once in the evening until you run out.
Once you have run out of pads simply clean your tattoo twice a day with the Butterluxe Tattoo Soap
and apply a light layer of Butterluxe cream.
Cling Film
It is important to keep your tattoo clean throughout the healing process.
If you have been given Aftercare to use with Clingfilm this is how you will look after your tattoo.
Wash your hands.
Remove the Clingfilm and gently clean your tattoo with warm soapy water (Use the Butterluxe Tattoo Soap Provided).
Let the tattoo air dry or dab dry with a clean towel or tissue
Apply a light layer of the Butterluxe Tattoo Cream
Apply a new layer of clingflim
Repeat once in the morning, and once in the evening for 1-2 days.
Then until your tattoo is fully healed,
clean your tattoo with warm soapy water (Use the Butterluxe Tattoo Soap Provided).
Let the tattoo air dry or dab dry with a clean towel or tissue
Apply a light layer of the Butterluxe Tattoo Cream
DO’S/DON’TS
DO
Wash your hands before touching the Tattoo.
Keep your Tattoo clean with appropriate aftercare.
Keep your Tattoo moisturised
Look after yourself!
Take care around the tattoo with everyday life.
Keep in touch!
DONT
Let your Tattoo get dry! (You don’t want any Scabs)
Expose your healing tattoo to the sun
Scratch your healing Tattoo.
Sleep on your Tattoo
Submerge the Tattoo (No Baths)
Apply cosmetics to the area.
Use any aftercare products that are not recommended
Let pets lick your tattoo
Healed Tattoo Tips
Keep your Tattoo well moisturised to keep it looking its best
Always wear sun cream on your tattoos, to protect your tattoo from fading.
The sun does not like your tattoos!Sometimes your tattoo will need a touch up, this is completely normal, and just get in touch with us if this in the case.
Last but not Least
Getting a new tattoo is such an exciting experience, but it is vital that we take care of our healing bodies.
Everyone is different, and this means we can all heal differently, so if you have any questions or cause for concern get in touch with us straight away.
No question is a silly one, and we are always happy to help!