Tattoo Aftercare
We provide an aftercare pack to purchase in studio that includes Butterluxe aftercare products that are all Vegan friendly, including; Green soap bar, foaming cleanser and a selection of balms
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Instructions
1. Clean the tattoo with hot water and unscented soap: with the soap gently rub off all the mess that has formed under the plastic (plasma/sweat/ink).
Rinse and pat dry with kitchen roll. Make sure no fibres are stuck to the tattoo.
2. Do not apply any moisturiser or any other creams for the first day or two.
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For step 3 see the appropriate Small or Large tattoo sections
Small tattoos
3. You may wish to keep it covered on the first night to sleep more comfortably and not stain your bed linen.
4. From the morning onward keep washing the tattoo with the unscented soap twice a day (morning and night) and from the second or third day, you can start to apply a small amount of gentle and fragrance free moisturiser after the tattoo has been washed and patted dry (speak to your artist for recommendations).
Large tattoos
3. Cover immediately with a new plastic wrap/cling film. Make sure it’s well sealed and secure so no air can get in. Take care not to allow any part of the tattoo to become uncovered when moving around etc.
4. Next morning repeat the cleaning procedure and keep covered until the evening.
5. On the second evening, you should leave the tattoo un-covered, but you can cover it again for the first night if you prefer.
6. Once the tattoo is left uncovered, keep washing the tattoo with the unscented soap twice a day (morning and night) and at this stage start to apply a gentle and fragrance free moisturiser after the tattoo has been washed and patted dry (speak to your artist for recommendations).
Healing time
Do this until the tattoo is healed. This normally takes between a week and a half to two weeks. During the healing process the tattoo may feel dry, tight and itchy. DO NOT pick or scratch the tattoo as this can cause infection and/or result in the tattoo healing badly (patchy in areas where picked).
After the tattoo is healed you may also want to continue to apply a gentle un-perfumed skin ointment/ moisturiser for a week or two as the skin can tend to be a little dry for a while afterwards.
If any scabs have formed, do not pick them.
Cleaning tips
A shower is fine; just don’t have the tattoo immersed in water for any length of
time while it’s healing. So no baths, swimming (pools, the sea etc.) for a
week after you’ve been tattooed but preferably
wait until fully healed Do not expose directly to the sun or go on a sun bed until the tattoo appears to be fully healed. Ideally no exposure to sun/sun beds for 2-3 weeks.
Touch-ups
If you think your tattoo needs touch-ups, please allow at 2-3 weeks and get in touch with us. We will happily have a look and proceed if needed.
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Questions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. However,
in the case of an infection, please consult your doctor.
Indications are :
— Redness and swelling;
— Sensation of heat at the site;
— Pain, usually throbbing or spreading of pain;
— Unusual discharge (yellow, green or grey pus).