Healing your
New Tattoo
Leave your second skin on for 3 days. You can shower with it on but no baths, swimming, or hot tubs.
At the end of the 3 days remove your second skin under running water. It helps to break up the adhesive if you stretch it while peeling it off.
Gently wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial soap. Gently pat the tattoo dry.
Apply a thin layer of a tattoo aftercare product or an unscented lotion.
Reapply aftercare product or unscented lotion whenever the tattoo is feeling tight or dry.
Your tattoo will be fully healed in 2-4 weeks.
While healing avoid sunlight, tanning, baths, swimming, and hot tubs.
If you have any questions at all during your healing process, please do not hesitate to reach out to your artist directly! We are always happy to help!
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The Healing Process
After getting a new tattoo, it's important to follow aftercare instructions to ensure that your tattoo heals properly. We recommend keeping your tattoo clean and moisturized. Avoid soaking it in water and direct sunlight. We also suggest avoiding tight clothing that may rub against your new tattoo.
The healing process for a tattoo can vary depending on the size and placement of the tattoo. It's important to keep in mind that every tattoo is different and may require special attention during the healing process.
Aftercare Products
Here at Stray Dogs Tattoo Studio, our preferred tattoo Aftercare product is Double Smith Salve. Handmade in Indianapolis, IN, Double Smith Salve is an all natural vegan formula specifically curated to heal your tattoo. It has a soy Wax and coconut oil base and includes healing herbs such as Calendula, St. John's Wort, Yarrow, Lavender, Chamomile, and Broadleaf Plantain.
Special Attention for Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, it's important to let us know before getting your tattoo. We will take special care to ensure that the products we use are gentle and safe for your skin.