Aftercare

Give your tattoo the care it deserves

Congratulations!

You are now the owner of a brand new Tattoo!

With this, you will have also received a pot of Butterluxe Tattoo Cream Aftercare, and if needed a Butterluxe Tattoo Soap too, this is to help give your tattoo the best heal!

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.

Second Skin

It is important to keep your tattoo clean throughout the healing process.

If you have been given Aftercare with
Second Skin this is how you will
look after your tattoo.

A layer of Second Skin will be applied to your Tattoo before you leave.

The Second Skin will stay on your brand new tattoo for 5-7 days.

You will be given a spare piece of Second Skin, encase the first piece comes of a little early, and a new piece needs re applying.

If you need to apply a new piece

Clean and dry the tattooed area. 

Peel off protective paper and apply the film to skin. Ensure the film is pressed down all over.

Peel back the removable layer taking care not to remove the film underneath. 

Once the Second Skin is ready to come off, remove from the tattoo carefully, and then clean your tattoo with Luke warm water.

Once dry, you can apply a thin layer of Butterluxe Tattoo Cream, you can apply this 2-3 times day, to keep the tattoo nicely moisturised, until it is fully healed.

Removal

To remove the film, gently lift the corners and peel away!

If the film has a good grip, you can use warm soapy water to help.

PRO TIP
If any sticky Residue is left over from the Second Skin, you can use Baby Oil to get it off!

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!