AFTERCARE.
CARING FOR YOUR NEW TATTOO
SECOND SKIN
After your Tattoo session has finished, Mr J.Best will wrap the area in a protective barrier (RECOVERY DERM or similar), to prevent any dirt or Bacteria spreading onto your new Tattoo.
Please try to keep the film on upto 48 hrs.
After 24-48hrs, with clean hands, remove the film. Gently lather the tattoo with antibacterial soap and warm water in a circular motion. This will remove all excess ink, blood and plasma build up. Pat dry with a clean sheet of kitchen roll, then allow to air dry. Apply a small thin layer of Bio-Tat ointment covering the whole tattoo.(Hustle Butter, Cocoa Butter or Coconut Oil are also good alternatives)
Try to avoid wearing any tight clothing. Please DO NOT clingfilm after.
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CLING FILM
If the area was cling filmed, please remove after 5 hrs, follow the cleaning process (above), then apply some ointment. Continue this process adding a new clingfilm wrap before going to bed. In the morning repeat the cleaning process again (only re-wrapping the clingfilm another day if you really need to). Please keep the area clean, clear and open for the best results and healing process.
THE FIRST WEEK
Continue using the Ointment/balm twice a day for 7 days. Afterwards switch to/apply a layer of Palmers Cocoa Butter/Coconut oil daily to keep the tattoo vibrant and moisturised.
The tattoo may appear red/swollen for the first couple of days and may have some light scabbing. Do not worry as this is normal, just please keep following the steps. :)
Less is more. The ointment spreads quite significantly so its best to keep it on the dryer side, rather than overdoing it and clogging pores.
GENERAL GUIDE
DO NOT soak the tattoo in the bath
DO NOT CLINGFILM again after the 1st night (unless you need to work, then cling 5hrs at a time, no more than 24hrs from tattoo session).
DO NOT Work out/Sweat excessively (2 weeks)
DO NOT pick or scratch the tattoo as it could remove some of the pigment (just tap the area)
DO NOT Expose the tattoo to sun
DO NOT Go swimming, Sauna, Tanning (2 weeks)
ALSO please tag, repost and send a healed photo
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The Whole process should take around 14 days to heal, up to 6 weeks to fully heal.