Faq

IS IT NORMAL FOR MY NEW TATTOO TO SCAB?

Scabbing, flaking, peeling, dryness are all natural parts of the healing process. Severe scabs that are deep and thick may indicate a need to change your aftercare routine and should be addressed with your tattoo artist.

WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED AFTERCARE?

DERMALIZE Pro film sheets are applied either immediately after the tattoo or the next day. This application can stay on for 8-10 days. 3 days after the Dermalize has been removed start moisturizing with tattoo balm or unscented lotion.
 
SARAN WRAP / NON-ADHESIVE BANDAGE
 
3 hours after being tattooed you will need to remove the wrap. Use an unscented soap to wash the tattoo gently. Pat down with a clean paper towel until dry, then apply a thin layer of tattoo balm or unscented lotion. Do not re-bandage the tattoo.
 
AFTER BANDAGE REMOVAL
 
Keep the tattoo dry. No swimming, hot tubs, baths or submerging in water for 2 - 4 weeks. Showers are fine; just don't have the tattoo under the water too long. Try your best to avoid direct sunlight 2 weeks. Avoid using antibiotic and petroleum based ointments such as Vaseline or oil.

MY TATTOO FEELS/LOOKS STRANGE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Alway call back to the studio, we will know exactly what is going on and can direct you from there.

HOW DOES LASER REMOVAL WORK?

Laser tattoo removal is a process where a high powered light penetrates through the top layers of skin and hits larger molecules of ink subsequently breaking them down to be absorbed by the body. Ideally, laser removal will remove all evidence of a tattoo with no marking or scarring. Although some types of ink are harder to remove than others, and complete removal is not always possible.