If you have questions or concerns about aftercare, please contact your tattoo artist 

Practitioner: Danie Dismay

Phone: (720) 837-1372

Email: dismaytattoos@gmail.com (put "healing question" in subject line)

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Tattoo Aftercare

Always wash and dry hands before touching or cleaning your new tattoo!
DON'T TOUCH IT IF YOU'RE NOT CLEANING IT!

Your tattoo was applied in a clean, modern facility using sterile instruments and is your responsibility after you leave. If you follow these simple suggested directions, you should have a quick-healing and attractive tattoo. Remember, the life of your tattoo depends on the care it receives in the first few days. The healing process usually takes about 2 weeks; however, this time may vary from person to person. You may notice some redness, slight swelling, and tenderness at the sight- this is to be expected but should not last longer than a few days. Be aware of potential risks if aftercare suggestions are not observed such as infection or scarring. Remember, although rare, tattoo procedures may cause nerve damage, difficulties in detecting melanoma, allergic reactions to tattoo pigments, latex gloves and other products used. 
Aftercare Procedure: Always wash and dry hands before touching or cleaning your new tattoo!
⦁    Day of procedure: 1-2 hours after the tattoo, remove the bandage and do not re-bandage unless you are using a product such as Recovery Derm (AKA Tegaderm). This bandage is to be left on minimum of 24 hours and up to 3-4 days. The bandage will fill up with a fluid, this is blood, plasma, and some extra ink.
⦁    Once the bandage is removed, wash it gently but thoroughly with a mild unscented soap and COOL water- rinse off any remaining surface blood & soap, then PAT dry with a freshly laundered towel or a disposable paper towel. Do not cover the site with any type of dressing! 
⦁    The following day: After cleaning and drying the site, massage a SMALL amount of light, non-tinted, fragrance-free lotion- the skin must breathe to heal! 
⦁    A layer of dry skin the same color as the tattoo will develop- continue applying a thin layer of lotion 3-5 times a day or whenever the skin feels tight or itchy, until the layers flake off naturally. Do not pick or rub the scabbed area!!!
⦁    After the tattoo has healed and the dry skin has flaked off, there will be a period of adjustment for the new skin- apply the same lotion. 
⦁    While healing, ensure your bath towels and bedding are clean; wear fresh, laundered clothing to protect your tattoo, especially if you work around grease, oil, dust, etc.; restrict contact with animals, gardening and activities involving dusty and dirty conditions or that cause excessive sweating.
⦁    AVOID tight fitting clothes and certain materials of clothing such as wool that will irritate the tattoo. 
⦁    AVOID recreational water activities, soaking  in a tub or spa, or using a sauna or steam room until healed- showering is preferred over bathing.

DO NOT:
⦁    DO NOT apply a dressing, pick, scratch or rub your new tattoo! 
⦁    DO NOT apply a thick coat of lotion-remember, the skin must breathe to heal.
⦁    DO NOT  apply alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to the site.
⦁    DO NOT expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight, saltwater, or soak in the pool/spa for at least 2 weeks. The sun saltwater, and chlorine all act as bleaching agents- any one of them can ruin your new tattoo.

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Everyone you know has healing advice! If you have questions or concerns about aftercare, please contact your tattoo artist 

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Signs of infection include, but are not limited to, the following: elevated body temperature, purulent drainage or pus from the procedure site, red streaks running toward your heart from the procedure site, significant redness, significant  swelling or tenderness. If you notice these symptoms or an allergic or adverse reaction occurs at your procedure site, seek medical treatment immediately.

Jefferson County Public Health/Environmental Health Services Division:

645 Parfet Street • Lakewood • CO • 80215 • 303-232-6301
License No. 1187  Environmental Health