Aftercare

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Tattoo aftercare

Day 1 – After removing your bandage, wash your tattoo with lukewarm water and Dial unscented antibacterial soap. Make sure to rub gently with clean hands. Your first day free.

Day 2 – Start to wash your tattoo 2 to 3 times daily following the above process. Your first wash should be done extremely well to remove any excess dried blood.

Day 3 – You can now start applying Eucerin, Lubriderm or Hustle Butter unscented lotion in small amounts over your tattoo. SMALL AMOUNTS. Too much lotion will create a shine over the tattoo. Don’t overdo it. Let it breathe.

Additional care information

If your tattoo is in a place that is touched and rubbed frequently, keep it covered with a non-stick bandage for a maximum of 8 hours a day for the first 3 days. It is normal for your tattoo to ooze a little bit in the beginning stages, but if it is oozing a lot, then you may be putting too much lotion on it or simply not taking care of it properly.

Spread only a thin layer of lotion onto the tattoo each time, making sure to allow it to air dry for at least 60 seconds after wash before putting it on.

Contact your artist if you have a question or need assistance. In the event of an emergency, contact your doctor.

DISCLAIMER

These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This information is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Be aware, however, that many doctors have no specific training or experience regarding tattoos and may not be educated on how to best assist you.

*Common signs and symptoms of infection include but are not limited to: redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature and purulent drainage from the procedure site. Please seek professional medical attention if signs and symptoms of infection occur.

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Tattoo aftercare sheet SANIDERM

Day 1 – The first 24 hours after your appointment, leave the Saniderm on. If there is significant plasma build up, remove it following the instructions in Day 2.

Day 2 – After leaving the Saniderm on for 48 hours, it is now time to remove. Peel it off slowly in the shower using the water to assist in its removal. Be sure to scrub the tattoo well. If there is remaining residue from the Saniderm, continue to scrub. Don’t fret if not all of that residue comes off in the first wash – it should after two or three.

Day 3 – Begin washing your tattoo two to three times daily. Be sure that each wash is done well and thoroughly.
At this point, you can begin to apply Eucerin, Lubriderm, Hustle butter or another unscented / undyed lotion in small amounts over your tattoo. Please be sure to limit it to a small amount to ensure that the tattoo can breathe. Too much lotion will create a shine over the tattoo.

Additional care information

It is normal for your tattoo to ooze a little bit in the beginning stages. If it begins oozing a lot, then you may be putting too much lotion on it, or simply not taking care of it properly.

When using lotion, spread only a very thin layer of it onto the tattoo each time. Do this post wash – and ensure that the tattoo is thoroughly dried before lotion application, allowing several minutes between the two.

Contact your artist or the shop directly if you have a question or need assistance. You can reach the shop at 952-447-1228. In the event of an emergency, contact your doctor or a medical professional.

DISCLAIMER – These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This information is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Be aware, however, that many doctors have no specific training or experience regarding tattoos and may not be educated on how to best assist you.

*Common signs and symptoms of infection include but are not limited to: redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature and purulent drainage from the procedure site. Please seek professional medical attention if signs and symptoms of infection occur.

General Piercing Aftercare

Cleaning Solutions:

• Use one or both of the following solutions for healing piercings:
• Your saline ingredients should list 0.9% sodium chloride as the only ingredient. We recommend the following brands: Neilmed, Steriwash, Crystawash, Recovery Saline Spray, and Soft Soaps which we carry in the shop.
• If you choose to use soap, avoid using harsh soaps with dyes, fragrances, or triclosan (the soap in our shops do not contain dyes, fragrances, or triclosan).

Cleaning Instructions for Body Piercings: SOAP

1. WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason. Gently lather soap around the piercing and rinse as needed. Avoid using harsh soaps, or soaps with dyes, fragrances, or triclosan.
2. RINSE thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.
3. DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag on Jewelry, causing injury.

Cleaning Instructions for Body Piercings: STERILE SALINE

1. WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
2. RINSE your piercing with the Sterile Saline. Make sure that it has thoroughly saturated all angles.

What is Normal?

• Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, and/or bruising.
• During healing: some discoloration, Itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) that will form some crust on the Jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
• Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely In the piercing; do not force It. If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as part of your daily hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate.
• A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because tissue heals from the outside in, and although It feels fine, the interior remains fragile. Be patient and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.

What to Do:

• Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave It alone except when cleaning. During healing, It is not necessary to rotate your jewelry. In short, DON’T FIDGET WITH YOUR PIERCING.
• Stay healthy; the healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal. Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet. Exercise during healing is fine. Listen to your body!
• Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
• Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.

Healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! Please do not remove your jewelry for extended periods of time.

Common signs and symptoms of infection, Include but are not limited to: redness, swelling, tenderness, of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent draining from the procedure site. Please seek professional medical attention if signs and symptoms of Infection occur.

*If you are on any medications or have any medical conditions, please consult with your doctor before undergoing a procedure.

Oral Piercing Aftercare

Cleaning Solutions:

• Use Biotene or antibacterial alcohol-free mouth rinse.

Cleaning Instructions for Inside the Mouth

• Rinse mouth with cleaning solution for 30 seconds after meals and at bedtime (4-5 times daily) during the entire healing period. Cleaning too often or with too strong a rinse can cause discoloration and irritation of your mouth and piercing.

Cleaning Instructions for the Exterior of Labret (Cheek & Lip) Piercings

• Soak in saline solution and/or wash in mild, fragrance-free liquid soap-preferably anti-microbial or germicidal.

1. WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
2. SALINE soak at least two to three times daily. Simply soak directly in a cup of warm saline solution for five to ten minutes. For certain placements it may be easier to apply using clean gauze saturated with saline solution. A brief rinse afterward will remove any residue.
3. SOAP no more than once or twice a day. While showering, lather up a pearl size drop of the soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Leave the cleanser on the piercing no more than thirty seconds.
4. RINSE thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.
5. DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products.

What Is Normal?

• For the first three to five days: significant swelling, light bleeding, bruising, and/or tenderness. After that: Some swelling, light secretion of a whitish yellow fluid (not pus).
• A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because they heal from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the tissue remains fragile on the inside.
• Be patient and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.

Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry in-do not leave the hole empty.

What To Do To Help Reduce Swelling

• Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.
• Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions.
• Don’t speak or move your jewelry more than necessary.
• Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.

Oral Piercing Hints and Tips:

– Jewelry

• Once the swelling has subsided, it is vital to replace the original, longer jewelry with a shorter post to avoid intra-oral damage. Consult your piercer for their downsize policy.
  Because this necessary jewelry change often occurs during healing, it should be done by a qualified piercer.
• With clean hands or paper product, be sure to regularly check threaded ends on your jewelry for tightness (“Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey.”)
• Carry a clean spare ball in case of loss or breakage.
• Contact your piercer for a non-metallic jewelry alternative if your metal jewelry must be temporarily removed (such as for a medical procedure).
  Should you decide you no longer want the piercing, simply remove the jewelry (or have a professional piercer remove it) and continue cleaning the piercing until the hole closes.
• In the event an infection Is suspected, quality jewelry or an inert alternative should be left in place to allow for drainage or the infection. Should the jewelry be removed, the surface cells can close- up sealing the Infection inside the piercing channel, resulting in an abscess. Until an Infection is cleared up, the jewelry In!

Eating:

• Slowly eat small bites of food placed directly onto your molars.
• Avoid eating spicy, salty, acidic, or hot temperature foods or beverages for a few days.
• Cold foods and beverages are soothing and help reduce swelling.
• Foods, like mashed potatoes and oatmeal, are hard to eat because they stick to your mouth and Jewelry.
• For tongue piercing, try to keep your tongue level in your mouth as you eat because the jewelry can get between your teeth when your tongue turns.
• For labret (cheek and lip) piercings: be cautious about opening your mouth too wide as this can result in the jewelry catching on your teeth.
• Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions, please contact your piercer.

What To Avoid:

• Do not play with your jewelry. Long term effects include permanent damage to teeth, gums, and other oral structures.
• Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the Jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications.
• Avoid using mouthwash containing alcohol. It can irritate the piercing and delay healing.
• Avoid oral sexual contact including French (wet) kissing or oral sex during healing (even with a long-term partner).
• Avoid aspirin, alcohol, and large amounts of caffeine as long as you are experiencing bleeding or swelling.
• Avoid submerging healing piercings in bodies of water such as lakes, pools, etc.
• Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions, please contact your piercer.

Each body is unique and healing times vary considerably. If you have any questions, please contact your piercer.

*Common signs and symptoms of infection include but are not limited to: redness, swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site towards the heart, elevated body temperature and purulent drainage from the procedure site. Please seek professional medical attention if signs and symptoms of infection occur.

Thank-you for choosing The Canvas Tattoo Studio for all your piercing needs!

*If you are on any medications or have any medical conditions, please consult with your doctor before undergoing a procedure.