How should I prepare for my tattoo session?

Get enough sleep, eat before coming, avoid alcohol and smoking, bring snacks or drinks, and wear comfortable clothes that easily expose the area to be tattooed.

What aftercare should I apply right after the tattoo?

The tattoo is cleaned and protected. Avoid contact with animals, keep the area clean, and let the skin breathe: no prolonged wrapping or thick cream layers.

How should I wash and moisturize my tattoo during healing?

At your first shower, wash with pH-neutral soap, rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry, and apply a suitable cream in a thin layer when the skin becomes dry.

Which activities should I avoid during healing?

For three weeks, avoid pools, baths, hammams, saunas, direct sun, and intense sweating. Then protect the tattoo from the sun with SPF 50.

AFTERCARE.

Q: When should I seek medical advice?

Seek medical advice if pain increases significantly, redness spreads, the area becomes very hot, pus appears, you have a fever, or your general condition worsens.

Healing tips & aftercare advice

Before the session

Tattooing puts stress on your body. Good preparation helps you get through the session more easily, reduces discomfort, and keeps your skin more stable during the work.

Get enough sleep the night before and eat a proper meal before coming.
Bring snacks or something to drink during the session if needed.
Avoid alcohol and smoking the day before and on the day.
Avoid applying thick creams on the area to be tattooed on the day.

Dress comfortably: shorts or easy-to-roll-up pants for legs, loose top for arms, and nothing white or delicate. After the session, the skin may release some ink or lymph.

During

We perform a complete five-step asepsis on the area to be tattooed and use sterile or single-use equipment. The station is prepared before your arrival and kept protected throughout the session.

During the tattoo, the skin is stretched so the ink penetrates properly. Let us know if you feel any discomfort, lightheadedness, need a break, or if a position is pulling too much. We adapt, especially for long pieces.

After the session

At the end of the session, the tattoo is cleaned and protected. Depending on the needs, we apply plastic wrap or Dermatattoo film to create a protective barrier.

The first few hours are critical: avoid contact with animals, dirty hands, unnecessary friction, and tight clothing. The skin needs to breathe to heal properly, so no prolonged wrapping or thick cream layers.

Wait until your first shower to clean the tattoo with a pH-neutral soap, once or twice a day. Rinse with lukewarm water without rubbing, then pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel.

The studio's aftercare kit contains the essentials: a pH-neutral soap and a healing cream. It is made in France, costs about half the price of equivalent pharmacy products, and is 15 €. Always apply the cream in a thin layer: the skin should stay supple, not suffocated.

During the first three weeks, avoid pools, baths, hammams, saunas, direct sun, and intense sweating. After the fourth week, protect your tattoo from the sun with SPF 50 and keep this habit for life.

Healing timeline

Day 1 to 3: the tattoo may be sensitive, red, swollen, or release some ink and lymph. This is normal. Clean gently, pat dry without rubbing, and keep the area clean.

Day 4 to 10: the skin may tighten, peel, or form small scabs. Do not scratch or pick anything. Moisturize in a thin layer when the skin becomes dry.

Week 2 to 3: itching may continue. The tattoo sometimes looks dull, as if veiled. The skin is still rebuilding even though the surface seems almost closed.

After 4 weeks: healing is generally well advanced. You can gradually resume your habits while keeping strong sun protection. For a touch-up, wait until the skin is fully stabilized.

Warning signs

A fresh tattoo is still a superficial wound. Slight redness, a feeling of warmth, or itching can be part of the normal process. However, contact a healthcare professional if pain increases significantly, redness spreads, the area becomes very hot, pus appears, you have a fever, or your general condition worsens.

If in doubt, don't cover the problem with more cream or try harsh products. Keep the area clean, avoid friction, and ask for advice quickly.

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