Aftercare and risks

Aftercare and risks

You are planning to get a tattoo. I think it is important to inform you in advance about a number of possible risks.

Because applying a tattoo involves a skin-piercing operation, correct working methods and correct use of the equipment must prevent you from becoming infected with blood-borne diseases, such as Hepatitis B and C. In addition, wound infections can occur due to poor care and unhygienic treatment. that are harmful and do not make your tattoo more attractive.

A tattoo is strongly discouraged under the age of 16. Before you have a tattoo applied, you will be asked to complete a consent form (a statement). This consent form contains a number of questions about your health. Completing the consent form is for your own safety. The consent form remains in the possession of the tattoo artist and will be treated confidentially.

During the application of a tattoo, ink and pigment substances are applied under the skin with small needles. This creates an image that lasts for life.

The ink and pigments meet strict inspection requirements.

Before the tattoo is applied, the skin is cleaned and disinfected. If necessary, the skin is shaved. This should be done with a new disposable razor.

Applying a tattoo must be done as hygienically as possible. Which means; the needle that goes through your skin must not have been used before, must come from a sterile package and must not be touched with bare hands.

The ink used must also be sterile. The ink used for you is in small ink cups and should only be used for you. Any remaining ink is discarded.

Tissues are used during the tattoo application. Naturally, the tissues must be clean and thrown away immediately after use. The tattoo artist wears gloves while applying your tattoo and replaces these gloves every time he or she touches anything other than the tattoo machine, a tissue or your skin.

Afterwards, the tattooed area is cared for and covered.

Aftercare

1. Leave the foil on the tattoo for at least 4 hours, the longer the better. Remove the foil after a maximum of 6 hours. Do you have second skin? Then let it sit for 3 to 4 days and remove it with warm water.

2. Clean the tattoo with lukewarm water and unscented soap, think of “unicura”.

3. Pat the tattoo clean with a sterile cloth/clean kitchen paper.

4. Apply a thin layer of tattoo ointment to the wound, making sure that no white haze is visible. For example bepanthen or Pegasus tattoo cream.

5. If you find it necessary, you can re-wrap your tattoo with foil on the first night. I recommend this for large tattoos because a lot of loose ink comes off.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the tattoo is completely closed.

7. Then apply tattoo ointment to your tattoo 3 times a day for at least a week and a half. This can always be longer.

Tattoo touch-ups can be done for free within 6 to 8 weeks, so make your appointment on time. If your appointment is not within 6 to 8 weeks, you pay a minimum of €55 (depending on the size of your tattoo).

Do’s and don’ts

● Do not use a sunbed for at least 2 months.

● Always wear sunscreen after your healing period, this way you will keep your tattoo the best. (Never a healing tattoo in the sun)

● Do not scratch scabs from your tattoo, as this can cause scarring.

● Try to touch the tattoo as little as possible during the healing period and only during cleaning and anointing. Always wash your hands before touching a new tattoo.

● Do not swim in chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks. If you do this after those 2 weeks, always clean your tattoo with soap and immediately apply tattoo cream again. Do this up to 8 weeks after getting the tattoo.

● Make sure you exert as little effort as possible in the first week, as effort and sweat slow down the healing process.