Remove the bandage
Remove the bandage tomorrow morning when you get up. With clean hands, wash gently with fragrance-free soap. Do not put on a new bandage.
AFTERCARE
Royal Tattoo (a clean, professional and friendly tattoo studio) always uses sterilised equipment and the highest quality inks. There is always a risk in getting a tattoo, and you are responsible for the aftercare and healing of your tattoo. Please follow our advice and guidance to ensure straightforward healing and a good result:
Wash and clean
Wash thoroughly
Make sure you wash off all ointment, blood and excess ink the first time you wash your tattoo. Do not soak in a bath.
Pat dry gently
Gently pat dry with kitchen paper or a CLEAN cotton towel. Do NOT scrub your tattoo.
Cream and care
The first layer
Wait at least three hours, or until the evening. Then apply a very thin layer of ointment. Use either tattoo healing cream (which we sell) or Pantothenol (from the pharmacy).
Three times a day
Apply a VERY THIN layer three times a day after washing your tattoo.
Keep it simple
Use only soap for washing and tattoo cream afterwards. Nothing else until your tattoo has healed.
While it heals
Sunlight
No direct sunlight or sunbeds for the first three weeks. Do not use sunscreen until your tattoo has healed.
Swimming
Do not swim in salt water or chlorinated water for the first two weeks.
Clothing and air
Wear soft cotton clothing over your tattoo and let it get as much air as possible. Avoid tight clothing over your new tattoo.
Jewellery
Do not wear jewellery near your tattoo until it has completely healed.
Leave the skin alone
DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO.
Keep the tattoo clean
Do not let others touch your tattoo while it heals, or let it come into contact with dirty surfaces. If you have pets, keep them away from the tattoo while it heals.
Water and exercise
Drink water
Drink 2–3 litres of water for the first 4–5 days. This will promote the healing process.
Sport and exercise
Be very careful with sport and exercise, and avoid contact sports. Avoid stretching the skin too much or becoming soaked in sweat. Ideally, wait until your tattoo has healed. If you must exercise, be careful and wash your tattoo thoroughly afterwards.
Do not take advice from others!
Good luck with
your new tattoo.
If you have any questions, please call us.