Aftercare

After Care

Your tattoo will take around three weeks or less to heal. 

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An hour after leaving Studio 38 Tattoo & Gallery, remove the bandage. 

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Following the removal of the bandage softly wash the tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap.

(This is will be the only time you have a bandage, you will NOT reapply new bandage).

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Dry the tattoo of the surrounding moisture and apply a thin layer of Aquaphor. ( Be mindful of how much Aquaphor you apply. Rub it into the skin. If your tattoo is shiny, there is too much Aquaphor. Blot off the excess with a paper towel) .

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Follow the above procedure twice a day for the first week.

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After the first week, substitute Aquaphor with a non scented lotion.

Again a little goes a long way.

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During the healing process avoid direct sunlight on your tattoo, sitting water, such as baths, pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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During the healing process the tattoo may peel, avoid picking, scratching and abrasions to tattoo. Ripping of skin too soon can result in loss of ink.

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If you have any further questions please contact us by phone at 720 508 3093.

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