Consent form
Please bring a copy of your ID with you when you plan to be tattooed. You MUST be 18 years of age or older to receive a tattoo, no exceptions, and you must have a valid form of identification with you at the time of your tattoo. You may review and fill out the on-line consent form (at the link below or download the PDF) before your appointment or when you arrive.
Aftercare
If plastic wrap and/or gauze was applied:
Remove the wrapping within a few hours. Make sure your hands are clean before getting started. Use warm water and fragrance-free soap to cleanse the area. Rinse well before lightly patting the skin dry.
Apply a layer of moisturizing antibiotic ointment, such as Aquaphor. Cleanse and apply ointment 3 times a day for the next 6 days.
Switch to gentle fragrance-free body lotion and continue to wash your tattoo once or twice a day and apply lotion for 2-4 weeks.
If “second skin” adhesive film was applied:
After 24 hours remove the film. Make sure your hands are clean before getting started. Use warm water and fragrance-free soap to cleanse the area. Rinse well before lightly patting the skin dry.
If given second sheet of film apply to clean, dry skin. You may keep the second layer on for an additional six days. Follow the same procedure to remove.
Apply a layer of moisturizing antibiotic ointment, such as Aquaphor. Cleanse and apply ointment 3 times a day for the next 6 days.
Switch to gentle fragrance-free body lotion and continue to wash your tattoo once or twice a day and apply lotion for 2-4 weeks.
The first day you might notice fluid oozing from the tattoo. This is blood, plasma, and some extra ink. Your skin will also be red and sore. It might feel slightly warm to the touch. Any redness should start to fade after a few days. You might notice some light scabbing over the tattoo. If your tattoo scabs a bit or develops hard layers, don’t worry, it’s normal. But never pick, scratch, or peel your tattoo. You could get an infection or remove the color.
Avoid swimming and the sun for about 4 weeks. You want to keep your tattoo dry and out of direct sun to give it the best chance to heal properly. Do not use any exfoliants on the tattoo until fully healed.
If you think your tattoo is infected or isn’t healing properly, see your doctor.
If you have any questions please contact us.
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