About the healing process.

The healing of your tattoo is one of the most critical steps in getting a new tattoo, and it is done by yourself at home. Refer to the daily routine to understand how to clean your tattoo, but below are additional things you need to know about the healing process.

THE HEALING PROCESS

• Depending on how you care for your tattoo, your tattoo should look fully healed in about 2-3 weeks. After this point, you may stop the daily aftercare routine, but keep moisturizing your tattoo with ointment or unscented lotion. 

• At about 4 weeks, you may go in a clean pool, but avoid it for a couple more weeks if you can.

  • IMPORTANT: Tattoos actually take about 6 weeks to fully heal. During this time, do not go in any ocean, lake, or river water.

• You will experience some itching, scabbing, and peeling - this is normal.

  • If for any reason these are accompanied by excess redness and fever, or have an odd scent from the tattoo, contact me immediately.

THINGS TO AVOID WHILE HEALING

• Avoid any sun exposure on your tattoo.

• Be careful around pets - scratches, hair, and saliva will lead to infection. If this exposure occurs, immediately and thoroughly wash your tattoo following the routine above.

• Keep away from environments with dirt or any other harmful particles in the air.

• Do not let other people touch your tattoo.

• Do not itch your tattoo under any circumstances.