Mil Inked
Caring For Your Art
Pre-Care
7 Days Before Appointment
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Take a warm shower or bath.
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Shave the area with a good razor.
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Moisturize after shaving.
6 Days Before Appointment
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Moisturize in the morning and before bed.
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Skip moisturizing if skin feels oily or smooth.
3-5 Days Before Appointment
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Continue moisturizing routine from Day 6.
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Hydrate.
2 Days Before Appointment
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Take a hot shower or bath to open your pores.
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Shave the area with a good razor; dry and moisturize.
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Increase water intake.
1 Day Before Appointment
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Check skin; it should be smooth and well-moisturized.
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Hydrate.
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Have a balanced meal.
Post-Care
Immediately After Tattooing
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The tattoo will be covered with a bandage to go home, remove the bandage within 2 hrs, take a shower as informed and wrap it with new bandage.
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Have a healthy, nutritious meal and rest. Be lazy for next couple of days and give as much as rest as possible for the area.
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Sleep in clean sheets without pets if possible.
Next Morning
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Remove the bandage and take a shower.
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Wash your fresh tattoo with water and unscented soap.
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After showering and washing the tattoo, pat it dry with a clean paper towel and let it air dry.
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Wrap the tattoo with bandages given and as instructed.
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Do this process for the next 3-4 days until the tattooed area is dry.
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Wear clean, loose clothing and ensure bed sheets are fresh.
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Keep the tattoo clean and dry; consider taking a few days off to rest.
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Avoid physical activities, swimming in lakes, pools, or hot tubs.
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Start using moisturizer on Day 3 or 4.Use really small amount of unscented moisturizer to help pealing.
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Stay hydrated and eat well.
The first touch-up is free, and additional touch-ups within 6 months of your tattoo will be done at a discounted rate.
Care for heavy black work and blackouts can vary - be sure to update me frequently!