The Before & Aftercare

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The Before & Aftercare ★

Pre-Care

How to prepare for your tattoo…

2 weeks before

  • Drink lots of water so your body is hydrated! Make sure to also moisturize your skin well (especially the area you’re going to be getting tattooed) - continue moisturizing until the day before your tattoo (lotion will make stencils fade quickly)

1 week before

  • Avoid the sun and any harsh activites that might cause a burn or bruise

the day before

  • Stop any alcohol consumption and avoid caffiene if you can (these substances can increase bleeding)

  • Get plenty of sleep

the day of

  • Make sure to eat a solid nutricious meal and drink lots of water! We want to make sure your body is well fed before a tattoo to avoid fainting.

  • We have a fridge for food and are always stocked on gatorade and candy should you feel like you have low blood sugar at any point!

  • Wear comfortable clothes that give easy access to the area being tattooed. (Keep in mind we have dividers and nipple covers in the shop for any sensitive tattoo placements).

  • Bring headphones, snacks, books, and chargers for longer sessions, its also not a bad idea to bring a fidget toy if you need!

Aftercare

How to heal your tattoo

Guidelines from Metamorphosis Tattoo Studio

DO

  1. Keep bandage on for 2 hours, wash hands and remove bandage (always wash your hands before touching a new tattoo) 

  2. Use Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap or antibacterial soap, do not apply soap directly to the tattoo. Lather hands until foamy (only use dye-free, fragrance-free soaps)

  3. Wash tattoo with hands under warm water until all plasma, blood, and moisturizer is off of the tattoo.

  4. Wash tattoo 3-5 times per day, again always make sure your hands are washed and cleaned thoroughly before touching your tattoo. Tattoos are prone to infection if not properly taken care of. Continue washing for two weeks.

  5. Pat dry your tattoo gently or air dry DO NOT RUB DRY. Do not use hand towels / fabric towels, or loofa’s to clean or dry or your tattoo. If needed, use disposable paper towels

  6. DO NOT OVER MOISTURIZE allow tattoo to dry for 15 to 30 minutes before applying Aquaphor or Eucerin dye-free scent-free lotion. Repeat this process RELIGIOUSLY for the next 2 weeks.

DO NOT

  1. Do not touch your tattoo without washing your hands first.

  2. Do not pick, scratch, or rub your tattoo

  3. Do not tan or have prolonged sun exposure for the next 2 weeks

  4. Do not soak or submerge tattoos in bathtubs, hot tubs, pools, or natural water soaking areas. Showers are okay.

  5. Do not use any other products other than what your artist has advised, your friend doesn’t know best.

  6. Do not reapply bandage to your tattoo

  7. Avoid working out or breaking a serious sweat for at least 1 week (NO HOT YOGA)

IN CASE OF PROLONGED IRRITATION OR HEALING QUESTIONS

  1. Signs of possible infection may include excessive redness, oozing or puss, fever and nausea. If any of these occur:

    1. Contact your artist at the Metamorphosis Tattoo Studio 

    2. Call a local physician or urgent care

    3. Contact Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) at 303-441-1564 or you can go to www.bouldercountyhealth.org

TIPS

If you are out in the sun for long periods at a time, use sunscreen after they are healed. Thank you for choosing Metamorphosis Tattoo Studio! We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

**If using a medical grade bandage such as Second Skin, Derm Shield, or Saniderm please ask your artist which brand they used and go to the brands website and follow instructions provided there. Every brand has different instructions and each artist will be able to supply you with the proper information and brand. 

Metamorphosis Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery

metamorphosistattoostudio@gmail.com