Tattoo Aftercare | TCB | Glendale Arizona

AFTERCARE

This is a general guide and refresher to tattoo aftercare, If you've had great results with a specific product or method in the past feel free to use them again.

Make sure your hands are freshly washed before touching the tattoo
Within 30 minutes and no longer than an hour after the tattoo is completed remove the bandage (if applicable)
Gently wash the new tattoo with warm water and soap in the palm of your hand. Make sure to wash away any dried blood or plasma from the tattoo.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.
Give the tattoo 5-10 minutes to completely air dry then apply a thin coat of non-scented white lotion like Curel or Lubriderm.
Repeat before bed (if applicable)

Make sure your hands are freshly washed before touching the tattoo
As soon as you wake up wash the tattoo with warm water and soap in the palm of your hand. If you are doing so in the shower do not use a wash cloth or shower pouf on the tattoo
Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel.
Allow the tattoo 5-10 minutes to air dry completely and then apply a thin coat of lotion.
Reapply lotion 3-6 times per day or when the tattoo feels dry
Repeat the washing and lotion process before bed

To ensure your tattoo heals properly. Follow the washing and lotion process daily for 2 weeks
Do not submerge your new tattoo in a pool, bath, or hot tub for two weeks or until completely healed
Do not pick itch or scratch at the tattoo while it is healing or remove any scabs that may form
Keep your tattoo covered from the sun while it is healing
If you exercise at home or in a gym make sure to clean any equipment you use. After your workout is done wash the tattoo with clean hands
If you work in an environment with lots of dust, dirt, grime, food, beverage, or any other contaminant that could come in to contact with the tattoo. Soft material such as cotton garments can be used to cover and protect the tattoo.
If you have any serious medical conditions or are on blood thinning medication we ask that you consult with your primary care physician before receiving services
If you did not disclose any medical conditions or medications on your release form we ask that you consult with your primary care physician for care instructions

AFTERCARE

Make sure your hands are freshly washed before touching the tattoo

Within 30 minutes and no longer than an hour after the tattoo is completed remove the bandage (if applicable)

Gently wash the new tattoo with warm water and soap in the palm of your hand. Make sure to wash away any dried blood or plasma from the tattoo.

Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.

Give the tattoo 5-10 minutes to completely air dry then apply a thin coat of non-scented white lotion like Curel or Lubriderm.

Repeat before bed (if applicable)

Make sure your hands are freshly washed before touching the tattoo

As soon as you wake up wash the tattoo with warm water and soap in the palm of your hand. If you are doing so in the shower do not use a wash cloth or shower pouf on the tattoo

Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel.

Allow the tattoo 5-10 minutes to air dry completely and then apply a thin coat of lotion.

Reapply lotion 3-6 times per day or when the tattoo feels dry

Repeat the washing and lotion process before bed

To ensure your tattoo heals properly. Follow the washing and lotion process daily for 2 weeks

Do not submerge your new tattoo in a pool, bath, or hot tub for two weeks or until completely healed

Do not pick itch or scratch at the tattoo while it is healing or remove any scabs that may form

Keep your tattoo covered from the sun while it is healing

If you exercise at home or in a gym make sure to clean any equipment you use. After your workout is done wash the tattoo with clean hands

If you work in an environment with lots of dust, dirt, grime, food, beverage, or any other contaminant that could come in to contact with the tattoo. Soft material such as cotton garments can be used to cover and protect the tattoo.

If you have any serious medical conditions or are on blood thinning medication we ask that you consult with your primary care physician before receiving services

If you did not disclose any medical conditions or medications on your release form we ask that you consult with your primary care physician for care instructions

Once your tattoo is completely healed use sun screen to protect your tattoo

Continue to use lotion periodically to keep your skin healthy and your tattoo happy

Everyone heals differently, if you have any concerns please contact your artist

If your questions can not be answered by your artist we ask that you seek the advice of a dermatologist

AFTERCARE

Make sure your hands are freshly washed before touching the tattoo

Within 30 minutes and no longer than an hour after the tattoo is completed remove the bandage (if applicable)​

Gently wash the new tattoo with warm water and soap in the palm of your hand.​ Make sure to wash away any dried blood or plasma from the tattoo.​

Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.​

Give the tattoo 5-10 minutes to completely air dry then apply a thin coat of non-scented white lotion like Curel or Lubriderm.​

Repeat before bed (if applicable)

Within 30 minutes and no longer than an hour after the tattoo is completed remove the bandage (if applicable)

Gently wash the new tattoo with warm water and soap in the palm of your hand. Make sure to wash away any dried blood or plasma from the tattoo.

Rinse thoroughly with clean water and then pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.

Give the tattoo 5-10 minutes to completely air dry then apply a thin coat of non-scented white lotion like Curel or Lubriderm.