Everything you need to know for before and after
Getting informed before visiting our studio will give you all the tools you need to properly care for your tattoo.
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What you need to know before your session
A tattoo consists of leaving a design permanently marked on the skin using needles and pigments injected into the dermis. Before getting one, it is important that you know the following contraindications and recommendations.
Contraindications
- Being under 16
- Being pregnant
- Active dermatological treatments
- Skin conditions: psoriasis, lichen, herpes, warts, infections
- Hypertrophic or keloid scarring
- Diabetes or weakened immune system
- Blood thinners, heart conditions or pigment allergies
Pre-session recommendations
- Do not expose the area to the sun for the 7 days beforehand
- Moisturise your skin daily
- Do not come on an empty stomach on the day of the session
- Avoid alcohol, excessive caffeine and spicy food
- Do not take blood thinners 24h beforehand
- Consult a dermatologist if you have skin conditions
- You will not be able to donate blood for the following 4 months
All materials are sterile and single-use, in compliance with RD414/1996 and RD1599/1997. Even so, complications such as poor healing, keloids, infections, or allergies to latex gloves or pigments may occur. Tattooing is an invasive technique: if you notice any abnormal symptom, contact your tattoo artist.
How to care for your tattoo
Keep the bandage on for 2 to 3 hours after getting your tattoo.
Always follow the specific instructions given by your tattoo artist.
Once the bandage is removed, wash the area with lukewarm water and neutral soap.
Rinse and pat dry gently with single-use paper, without rubbing.
Wait 48 hours without applying any cream to the tattoo.
After 48h, let it air for 10 minutes and apply a thin layer of specific cream.
Repeat the application 3-4 times a day for 15-20 days.
- Avoid the sea and swimming pools for 7-15 days (salt, sand, chlorine)
- Avoid saunas, steam baths and spas
- Do not pick at your skin or scabs
- Wear soft, loose, breathable clothing
- Do not expose the tattoo to direct sunlight
- Do not use tanning beds
- Apply sunscreen and moisturiser regularly
- Check whether your work environment could make aftercare difficult
FAQs
It is not recommended. Sweating can cause ink loss and poor hygiene of the area during the first few days. Ask us about the available treatment products that suit your lifestyle.
Yes, it is common. During the first few hours the skin may ooze a little plasma and excess ink; wipe it away with gentle dabs, without rubbing.
No. Peeling is a natural part of the healing process and does not affect the final design if you follow the aftercare instructions properly.
It is a normal skin reaction to the tattooing process. Do not pick them: they should fall off on their own so you don't lose pigment or leave marks.
Avoid it. Itching is common during healing, but scratching can damage the skin; apply the recommended cream or tap gently.
Slight redness in the first few days is normal. If it persists, gets worse or there is a bad smell, contact your tattoo artist or a healthcare professional.
Yes, it is common. Once the full healing process is over (about 4-6 weeks), a small free touch-up can be done.