Prepping for your appointment:

  • Make sure you are hydrated, moisturized, and the area is free of any body hair.

  • Keeping your blood sugar level up is important for pain management, so be sure to eat a good meal beforehand and bring snacks to eat during the tattoo process.

  • Wear the appropriate clothing (black preferably) to your appointment.

    - Arms: tank top/short sleeves
    - Legs: shorts, shoes that are easy to take off if needed
    - Back: button down shirt that can be worn backwards
    - Chest: strapless/wide neck tank tops, pasties
    - Shoulders: strapless/wide neck tank tops
    - Abdomen: button down shirt, pasties
    - Hip: skirts, loose shorts, thongs/no underwear

  • If you are using numbing cream, check the processing time and make sure it is done processing by the time of your appointment.

    I recommend the brand Zensa on Amazon.
    Apply a thick layer to the area, cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit for 45 minutes.
    Here is the link!

    https://a.co/d/hp2Dx55

Aftercare:

Leave covering on for 3-5 days

** this bandage is water resistant, not waterproof
- do not fully submerge in water (showering is fine)

Plasma and ink can pool in bandage

- this is totally normal and it will wash off

Tattoos may become itchy while healing

** do not scratch

- leaving the covering on for the recommended time will help reduce the amount of itchiness

REMOVE COVERING AFTER 24 HOURS IF SKIN BECOMES IRRITATED & FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW

To remove covering:

** DO NOT RIP OFF LIKE A BANDAID

- stretch the bandage off like a Command Strip after soaking in the shower and rinse off excess ink and plasma build up

Once the covering is removed:

- rinse with antibacterial soap daily

- keep tattoo moisturized with A&D ointment, Aquaphor, or a tattoo specific healing balm of your choice

- scabbing is expected, please do not pick

FAQs

  • After 48 hours, yes!

    Just be aware that sweat can build up underneath your bandage. If your bandage is off, make sure there is a barrier between your tattoo and any gym equipment it may come in contact with for at least 4 weeks

  • Please wait at least 2-4 weeks before getting into any open bodies of water

  • Yes!

    Sun exposure causes your tattoos to fade. Please cover your tattoos with the appropriate clothing as much as possible and use sunscreen after your tattoo is healed a minimum of 4 weeks

  • Yes!

    Unfortunately tattoos will fade a little as they heal and settle into the skin. If fading is significant or inconsistent throughout the tattoo, it can be corrected during your touch up

  • Email me a photo of your healed tattoo at least 4 weeks after your appointment. If a touch up is needed, I will offer you times in my schedule to come in.

    welcome.to.wilt@gmail.com