Aftercare is a vital part in getting the best outcome for your tattoo, please read the below information to give you the best results. 

If you have any concerns about your healing please contact me as soon as possible using the following email and title your email AFTERCARE. 

foggtattoos@gmail.com

Do’s

DO keep your tattoo clean. 

DO Apply a VERY thin layer of moisturiser if it feels dry unless you have been told otherwise.

DO use clean bedding, clothing etc.

DO wash your tattoo with an unscented soap or tattoo cleanser,  using gentle circular motions.

DO treat yourself gently after a large tattoo, your immune system has just been through a lot. 

DO wash your hands before touching or applying a tattoo aftercare.

DO ask what creams you can use if you wish not to purchase dedicated aftercare.

Don’ts

DON’T scrub your tattoo or dry it with towels or coarse materials.

DON’T apply thick layers of moisturiser this can suffocate your tattoo

DON’T let others touch (including animals) your tattoo until it is fully healed.

DON'T use exfoliators or harsh chemicals on your unhealed tattoo.

DON’T go swimming, submerge in water or expose your tattoo to the sun until it is healed (at least two weeks).

DON’T scratch or pick your tattoo.

DON’T share tattoo aftercare creams.

DON’T use any creams that have not been recommended to you. 

Cling Film Aftercare

If cling film is used please leave it wrapped up for two hours after your tattoo.

Once the two hours are up remove the cling film and gently wash your tattoo.

On the first night it is recommended that you rewrap your tattoo with cling film to protect your tattoo and your bed sheets from excess ink and plasma. Don’t apply any cream under this and make sure your tattoo is clean and dry. 

In the morning remove the cling film and repeat the cleaning process.

From here you will want to keep your tattoo clean and apply moisturiser when it feels dry and in a thin light layer you do not need to reapply cling film. 

If you are going to be doing anything that you think you may get dirt or dust in the tattoo you can rewrap your tattoo during this time. To do this you must-

Not apply cream underneath the cling film

Change the cling film every two hours and wash and air dry between changes.

You will only need to do this until the tattoo has formed a protective scab and it is not recommended for an extended period of time

Second Skin Aftercare

Please follow the instructions in the above video unless I have stated otherwise depending on the style of your tattoo. 

Removal after 24 hours is not always necessary, a general rule of thumb is 

• Line work and light shading - leave on for 2- 3 days. 

• Solid Black work or Colour - remove after 12-24 hours and reapply.

Please do not removed second skin dry this can damage your tattoo only remove it in the shower slowly soaking the second skin as you go so it eases off.

After a few hours you may notice your tattoo is blurry under the second skin, this is normal your body is releasing plasma and a bit of ink which is being trapped under the film.

If your second skin is compromised - has a hole, tear or is peeling close to the tattoo please remove it as soon as possible as the barrier is compromised.