Tattoo After Care

Cover it up

We apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment over the tattoo and then cover the area in a bandage. This covering prevents bacteria from getting into your skin. It also protects the tattoo from rubbing onto your clothes and getting irritated.

Keep the covering for 2 days. It’ll help absorb any fluid or excess ink that leaks from the tattoo.

Gently wash the tattoo

After removing the covering.

First wash your hands with water and soap. Then gently wash the tattoo with warm water and fragrance-free soap. Pat your skin dry with a soft cloth.

Apply a small amount of fragrance-free and alcohol-free moisturizer to the tattoo. You can keep the covering off at this point to let your skin breathe.

Wait for it to heal

While your tattoo heals, you should:

• Protect your Tattoo from the sun
• Call us if you experience any symptoms of infection or other problems

You shouldn’t:

• cover your tattoo with sunblock until it’s fully healed
• scratch or pick at the tattoo
• wear tight clothing over the tattoo
• go swimming or immerse your body in water (showers are fine)

Potential side effects and complications of tattoos

For the first few days after you get your tattoo, your skin may be red, itchy, and sore. You may notice excess ink, along with blood and fluid, leaking from your skin. This is normal.

If you begin experiencing symptoms of any of the following complications, please contact us immediately.

Infection

A tattoo that isn’t properly cared for can get infected. Infected skin will be red, warm, and painful. It may also leak pus.

Thank you for visiting us, take care of yourself and if you have any question please do not hesitate to contact us 

Your Belek Tattoo Team