TATTOO AFTERCARE
Cryptid Studio – Tattoo and piercing studio in Montreal
Proper aftercare is essential for optimal healing and to reduce the risk of complications. Every body is different: these general recommendations can be adapted to your situation. Never hesitate to contact us for personalized advice. Got a new piercing? See our piercing aftercare instead.
Second-skin bandage method
- Always start with clean hands.
- Gently remove the bandage after 3 to 24 hours, under lukewarm water, slowly peeling one corner back in the opposite direction of the tattoo.
- Clean the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap.
- Pat dry with a clean paper towel or let it air dry.
- Apply a new bandage covering the tattoo and about 3 cm around it.
- Keep this bandage on for up to 6 days maximum.
- Remove it sooner if it comes loose or fills with fluid.
- Remove the bandage immediately if you have a reaction.
Absorbent bandage method
- Remove the bandage after 2 to 4 hours.
- Clean the tattoo with lukewarm water and mild, fragrance-free soap.
- Gently pat dry.
- Leave the tattoo uncovered for the rest of the healing process.
Important tips
- Avoid contaminated water (pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, the sea, bathtubs) for 3 to 4 weeks.
- Take quick showers with lukewarm or cool water.
- After 48 hours, apply a thin layer of fragrance-free moisturizer as needed.
- Don’t scratch or pick the scabs.
- Sleep in clean sheets and wear loose clothing.
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds during healing.
- Don’t apply any product that hasn’t been recommended on the tattoo.
- Once the tattoo is fully healed, applying sunscreen is recommended whenever you’re in the sun.
- Contact your artist or a health professional if you have any doubts or notice unusual signs.
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Contact
For any questions about our policies or your appointment, feel free to contact us.
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