Aftercare

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

You will be sent home with a kit to get you started. You will be supplied with everything you need to aid the entire healing process. If you misplace your kit or need more, they are available at the store or online for purchase.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES. WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CARELESSNESS. AFTERCARE IS VITAL TO THE HEALING PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Wash your hands thoroughly before touching or applying anything on your fresh artwork.

Step 1

Keep the bandage on for a minimum of 24 hours. Just as your new tattoo is unique to you, aftercare may also be unique depending on your piece. Some will only require a bandage for 24-48 hours, while other pieces may require up to 3 days. Use these instructions as a guideline, but please follow your artist’s individual protocol for quickest and easiest healing.

NOTE: It is a normal part of the healing process for liquid to weep from your tattoo. Many times the intravascular fluid (plasma) will be colored with excess ink- this is nothing to be alarmed about, it is a normal part of your body’s reaction to the trauma of receiving your artwork.

Step 2

Preferably in the shower and after you’ve washed everything else, allow warm water to run on the covered tattoo. Peel it off from the top down, while keeping the bandage close to the skin as its being peeled off. It will be full of liquid (ink, blood, plasma). Thoroughly wash your hands with VitaliTree® Cleanser. Then wash the tattoo gently with hands only, letting the soap do all the work. Rinse thoroughly. Make sure that your skin feels clean and not greasy.

*If your artist has recommended and supplied another bandage: Place your new (supplied) bandage over the art and make sure it is secure. It is important to use the same style of bandage you were sent home with during the entire healing process.

Step 3

Pat (do NOT rub) the tattoo with a clean towel. Apply a light amount of VitaliTree®  Salve. Be sure to rub the salve in like you would lotion. You do not want a thick layer of salve on your skin, just enough to moisturize the area.

Step 4

Continue use of VitaliTree® Salve for the next 7-14 days or until the peeling has stopped. Apply a small amount of the VitaliTree® Salve every time your artwork feels dry. There is no limit to the frequency you can apply this product. 

Thank You!

 

NOW ITS UP TO YOU

We have consulted with numerous medical professionals to bring you the most reliable, quick and comprehensive way to heal your artwork.

We want you to be happy with your piece for many years to come. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions.

DO NOT…

Sun bathe. Sun is a killer of your art. Use sunscreen when you cannot avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Use a loofah or abrasive product to clean your art, Hand wash only.

Let your art become soaked. This list includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Hot Tub
  • Bath Tub
  • Swimming Pool
  • Lake/River
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room

Rub, pick or scratch the tattoo.

Listen to the advice from your friends or family regarding the proper healing of a tattoo and what products or methods are best.