When can I start using a towel on my tattoo?

On the first night, you may want to wrap your tattoo to prevent sticking to your bedding. It is helpful to tape a loose non-fabric bandage or paper towel over your freshly medicated tattoo for the first 3 days. After a few days, your tattoo will begin to peel. Do not pick at the skin.

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Can I put a wet towel on a fresh tattoo?

Apply wet, hot towel to tattoo. Do not agitate tattoo or scrub with towel. Simply cover fresh tattoo with warm/hot towel.

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When can I let my tattoo air-dry?

After washing, gently pat it dry with a clean cloth or paper towel, then allow it to air-dry for 15 minutes. When the tattoo is dry to the touch, cover it completely with a new piece of plastic wrap, using small pieces of tape as needed to hold it in place. Do NOT use any healing ointment or moisturizer.

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Do tattoos heal faster dry or moist?

While advice might vary per artist, we highly advise against dry healing your new tattoo. Those who prefer dry healing are often concerned that lotions and creams will cause reactions in the healing process, and prefer to keep things as natural as possible.

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Can I take second skin off after 2 days?

If your tattoo is bandaged with Saniderm (Second Skin), you should keep the bandage on for 3-4 days. During this time, it is normal to see some fluid build up beneath the bandage. (If the bandage begins to leak, you must remove the bandage and follow the standard aftercare instructions listed below).

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How to SHOWER with a NEW TATTOO

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Can I wrap my tattoo in a towel to sleep?

Your first night sleeping, your artist might recommend you re-wrap the tattoo with plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) to sleep without the tattoo sticking to your sheets. This is generally for larger or solid-color tattoos. If your artist did not recommend re-wrapping, just let the tattoo stay exposed to air overnight.

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Can you sleep with a new tattoo uncovered?

You'll want to keep the tattoo wrapped for at least the first night because it will take a while for it to settle down and stop leaking. You don't want an open wound like that touching your bed sheets, getting blood everywhere, or dirt and dust getting into the wound itself.

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Should I still keep my tattoo moist?

Yes! Moisturizing your tattoo regularly is extremely important. You should moisturize your clean tattoo 3 – 6 times per day, for roughly two weeks (though proper skincare is always important, and most tattoo enthusiasts moisturize their tattoos daily for life!).

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What happens if you over moisturise a tattoo?

When you over moisturize your tattoo, you can actually delay the healing process. Excess moisture in the skin creates the perfect environment for bacteria and germ growth, so one of the key signs is irritated, inflamed skin. Another key sign of over moisturizing is clogged skin.

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When should I stop lotioning my tattoo?

After getting a tattoo, you should moisturize it daily for at least 10 to 14 days. Respecting these timeframes is absolutely crucial because, if your skin dries out, you are likely to get very disappointing results.

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Is Bepanthen good for tattoos?

You may have heard some rumours that Bepanthen shouldn't be used on new tattoos, but this absolutely isn't the case. Bepanthen is by far one of the most highly recommended tattoo aftercare products and is the go-to ointment for most tattoo artists and studios.

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Can my new tattoo touch my sheets?

Change your bedsheets and use old sheets for sleeping. It's not unusual for some seeping to take place. If your tattoo comes in touch with the sheets then you can ruin your bedsheets, ink is not designed to wash out. It's a good idea to sleep using old sheets you don't mind throwing away.

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Should I cover my tattoo when I shower?

You can shower 3-4 hours after getting a tattoo, if you have a Saniderm bandage on, however, if you have a plastic wrap wait 24 hours to unwrap your tattoo and shower. In either case, shower in cold or lukewarm water and avoid prolonged soaking or submerging your tattoo in water for 3-4 weeks.

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Can I wear clothes over new tattoo?

If wearing tight-fitting clothes is your style, you'll have to give it up for the next couple of weeks. Instead, wear loose-fitting clothes that are comfortable to cover new tattoos fully. Tight clothes will constantly rub against your tattoo, potentially damaging any new protective layer your skin has grown.

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Can a dog lick a fresh tattoo?

***IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have pets, take extra precaution not to let them lick or rub against your new tattoo, as it's technically an open wound.

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Is it normal for a tattoo to look smudged while healing?

Sometimes, tattoos look messy and blurry while they are healing. You might see some ink leakage and some blurry lines while your skin is repairing itself. However, if your skin is healed and the lines of the tattoo are imprecise and smudged looking then you have a tattoo blowout. Give your tattoo a few weeks to heal.

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How do I protect my tattoo while bathing?

How to Shower with a New Tattoo
  1. Pay Attention to Your Water Temperature. ...
  2. Avoid Direct Water to the Tattooed Area. ...
  3. Clean Your Tattoo Gently. ...
  4. Don't Shower Too Long. ...
  5. Dry Your Tattoo Carefully. ...
  6. Apply Lotion to Moisturize the Tattoo. ...
  7. Care Peeling and/or Scabbing. ...
  8. Protect Your Tattoo from the Sun.

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How do you take care of a tattoo for the first 48 hours?

The First 48 Hours
  1. Keep it bandaged. Once completed, the tattooist will place a bandage over the tattoo to protect it from dirt and other foreign objects. ...
  2. Keep it clean. ...
  3. Change the wrap. ...
  4. Moisturize. ...
  5. Don't pick at it. ...
  6. Don't go swimming. ...
  7. Don't take it out in direct sunlight. ...
  8. Don't scratch.

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When can my blanket touch my tattoo?

You'll want to keep the tattoo wrapped for at least the first night because it will take a while for it to settle down and stop leaking. You don't want an open wound like that touching your bed sheets, getting blood everywhere, or dirt and dust getting into the wound itself.

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Can I cuddle with a new tattoo?

And for at least the first couple of nights, you shouldn't cuddle with your significant other – it will increase the chance of friction and infection. The same goes for pets; keep them off the bed for at least the first 4-5 nights.

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How many times a day should I put Bepanthen on my tattoo?

Application of Bepanthen® Ointment 4–8 times daily for 14 days on newly tattooed skin.

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Is Bepanthen or Savlon better for tattoos?

Is Bepanthen the best antiseptic ointment to use? Bepathen is a popular antiseptic ointment choice. However, other antiseptic ointments include Savlon and Soov. Any of the three can be used on new ink once gently cleaned with a combination of antimicrobial soap and lukewarm water.

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