AFTER CARE.

When you get tattooed by us, you'll receive an aftercare kit that includes cream, instructions, and some extra goodies. We will also discuss this at your appointment.

Don't underestimate the importance of proper tattoo aftercare—it's crucial for the healing process and helps maintain the quality of your tattoo. Taking good care of your tattoo is your responsibility, so please make sure to follow the guidelines below.

Enjoy your new tattoo, and remember to care for it well!

HEALING PROCESS.

During tattooing, the skin breaks, causing a wound. If you take good care of the tattoo, it will take about six weeks for this wound to heal. If the tattoo is covered with a sterile compress or cling film, you can remove it after 3 to 5 hours. Wound spray or self-adhesive transparent film should be left in place until it wears off naturally or at the most 4 days after placement. You are allowed to shower with a tattoo.

Treat the uncovered tattoo wound as follows:

• Wash the tattoo twice a day with a mild unscented soap;

• Pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel after washing;

• Apply an ointment to the wound that the tattoo artist has given you or that she recommends.

During the healing process, make sure you:

• touch the tattoo wound as little as possible (wash your hands before handling the tattoo).

• do not scratch the tattoo wound;

• do not cover the tattoo wound with tight or soiled clothing;

• do not cover the tattoo wound with plasters or bandages;

• avoid (bubble) baths, swimming pools, saunas and steam baths;

• do not expose the tattoo wound to sunlight or a tanning bed. The tattooed skin remains very sensitive to sunlight even after healing. Therefore, always apply sunscreen to your tattoo.

After three weeks, your tattoo should be sufficiently healed for us to assess any areas that may require a touch-up. We offer one complimentary touch-up, which must be scheduled within three months of your original appointment at Sappho Tattoo.

Please note: contact your doctor if there is extreme redness, swelling, bleeding or wound fluid, color change or chronical pain. If you have any questions you can always contact us through phone, email (sappho@sapphotattoo.com) or Instagram DM.