AFTERCARE

• Please note that excess ink and plasma may accumulate under the bandage after a few hours. This is completely normal and expected.

• Remove the bandage wrap after 3-4 hours, or wait until you are home / in a clean place to wash the tattoo (do not leave the bandage on overnight)

• DO NOT re-bandage your new tattoo.

• Gently wash your tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap. 

• DO NOT exfoliate your new tattoo. 

• After washing, pat dry with a clean towel.

• Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen, coconut oil, kawakawa balm, healing balm or similar. DO NOT use pawpaw cream.

• Wash, dry, and apply balm 2-3 times daily or as needed.

• Wear clean, soft fabrics for the first two weeks, nothing irritating or abrasive.

• Itching, oozing, and peeling are all normal reactions to a healing tattoo, but please get in touch with Rosa if you have any concerns.

• Your tattoo should take around 2-4 weeks to heal completely, sometimes longer for blackwork.

• Moisturise for the rest of your life!

THINGS TO AVOID

• Do not touch or let anybody touch your fresh tattoo

• Do not pick, scratch or peel your tattoo

• Do not soak your tattoo for 2-3 weeks. No swimming, spas or saunas. Showering is fine. 

• No sun exposure should be allowed for 2-3 weeks. After that, it is recommended that you apply sunblock to your tattoos to prevent fading. 

• No excess sweating for the first week. Therefore, only light exercising.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST.