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HYGIENE & AFTERCARE

HYGIENE
My Methods:
bullet All needles are disposable single use, and sterilized by Autoclave.
bullet All needles are checked for flaws before assembling machines.
bullet All items used during tattooing are disposable barring tubes and machines.
bullet Tubes are autoclave sterilized.
bullet All machines, spray bottles, clipcords and machines are bagged prior to tattooing.
bullet All surfaces are disinfected by a virucide before and after tattooing. This includes work surface, work machinery, lamps, tables, armrests and cords.
bullet Gloves are worn during all procedures, and I do not touch any non-protected surfaces or objects during procedure.
bullet Gloves are changed at least 3x per hour.
bullet No object that touches skin is re-used.
bullet Skin is disinfected using alcohol and soap prior to tattooing.
bullet Hands are washed before and after tattooing, and after breaks.

 

  
 
AFTERCARE
 
Many artists have many different techniques for healing a tattoo. Here's mine:
bullet Remove wrapping under warm or hot running water after 2 hours (maximum 12)
bullet Wash tattoo with soap and warm water. You do not need any special soap, use what is best for your body. Make sure you use your fingertips (NO WASH CLOTHS) to remove any blood from the surface.
bullet Pat tattoo dry with a paper towel, air dry for 10 minutes. On subsequent washings, a bath towel may be used.
bullet Apply a very light coat of Bacitracin, Neosporin, or A&D ointment, making sure to work it into the tattoo, with very little residue on the surface.
bullet Apply ointment as needed (every time your tattoo dries out)
bullet Wash at least 3x a day. 6x won't hurt you. If you don't wash the old ointment off, you could get a nasty reaction.
bullet After three days of ointment, switch to a good skin lotion, use what is best to your body.
bullet Continue washing.
bullet After 5-7 days your tattoo should be healed enough to slow down on the washing, but continue using lotion until your skin is back to normal.
bullet DO NOT expose your fresh tattoo to direct sunlight for any length of time until 30 days is up.
bullet DO NOT scratch your tattoo while it is healing, if it itches slap it.
bullet DO NOT soak your tattoo in any type of water until your skin is unbroken, and shiny.
bullet Your skin should be unbroken and shiny in 5-7 days. If not, you either broke your tattoo, got it in a weird spot, your artist has no clue, or you did not follow the above directions.
bullet DO NOT listen to your friend's advice or a competitor's advice on how to care for your new ink. If you fail to follow your artist's directions, only YOU are to blame if something goes wrong.

 

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