Kyle, Texas
Tattoo Aftercare in Kyle, TX
Good aftercare protects what you paid for.
Follow our aftercare instructions.
The steps
What we send you home with
Most pieces go home under medical-grade film. We apply it at the end of your session. These steps are the instructions.
If we used a standard bandage instead, your artist will say so. Follow our aftercare instructions. Extra notes from your artist still come first.
Medical-grade film
Four steps
These steps are the instructions. Extra notes from your artist still come first.
01
Remove
Three to five days later, peel from the corners while running warm water and liquid soap over the tattoo. Never rip the film off dry.
02
Wash
Use your hands only. Gentle, fragrance-free liquid soap. Lather well. No washcloths scrubbing on fresh skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
03
Lotion
A thin layer of fragrance-free moisturizer. It should not look wet or glossy. If lotion pools, wipe the extra and use less next time.
04
Keep clean
Wash daily for the rest of the healing window, about two to three weeks. Wash again if work, the gym, or being outside gets it dirty.
Kyle
Texas heat
Kyle summers are hard on fresh tattoos. Heat, sun, and sweat ask more of healing skin. Once the surface is healed, keep using SPF on the work.
- No pools, lakes, hot tubs, or soaking until it is fully healed. Quick showers are fine. Keep them short.
- Skip direct sun on fresh work. A sunburn can wreck healing skin and color. Once the surface is healed, use SPF on the tattoo.
- Wear loose cotton when you can. Tight synthetic fabric rubs and traps heat.
- Gym friction and heavy sweat on the tattoo can slow healing. Ease back into it, and wash after if it got dirty.
If you are unsure
Questions
These steps are the instructions. Call us if you are unsure.
When do I take the film off?
Leave the medical-grade film on for three to five days unless your artist says otherwise. Peel from the corners under warm water and liquid soap. Do not pull it off dry.
How do I wash it?
Hands only. Gentle, fragrance-free liquid soap. Lather well. Rinse with warm water. Pat dry. No washcloths on fresh skin. Wash daily for about two to three weeks, and again if it gets dirty.
What lotion should I use?
Fragrance-free moisturizer in a thin layer. The tattoo should not look wet or glossy. If lotion pools, you used too much. Avoid heavy petroleum products unless your artist says otherwise.
How long does healing take?
The surface usually takes two to three weeks. Deeper layers can take up to about three months to settle. Week one can look red, weepy, and tight. Week two often brings peeling and itching. That is normal. Do not pick.
Can I swim?
No pools, lakes, hot tubs, or ocean until it is healed. Usually at least two to three weeks, often longer. Quick showers are fine. Keep them short.
Is itching normal?
Yes. Itching and peeling are part of healing. Do not scratch it open. A light pat is fine.
What if I put on too much lotion?
If the tattoo looks shiny or lotion sits in puddles, wipe the extra. A thin layer is enough. More product does not heal it faster.
What should I avoid?
No soaking, no tanning beds, no picking. Skip tight synthetic fabric over fresh work. Keep pets off it. Do not put ointments on it unless your artist says to.
Do I need a special product?
Use a gentle fragrance-free liquid soap and a fragrance-free moisturizer. We do not require a brand. If your artist named a product, use that. Extra notes from your artist still come first.
Where are the aftercare instructions?
See Aftercare instructions. Extra notes from your artist still come first.
When should I call?
Call 737-222-5355 if you see spreading redness, pus, or fever. Ordinary itch and peeling are not an emergency. Questions about them are welcome too. Free touch-ups within six months cover shop work that needs a pass after healing. Poor aftercare can cause fall-out a touch-up will not fix.