After Today's Session: Remove Cling Wrap

Steps to Take After Today's Session Before Your Next Back-to-Back Tattoo Appointment Tomorrow

It is advisable to keep the plastic cling wrap on the fresh tattoo for a maximum of 12 hours, no longer. Please remember that the first piece of plastic cling wrap can also be replaced after 3 to 4 hours; the exact time will depend on the amount of fluid the wound exudes, which will vary from person to person. We recommend changing it whenever it gets dirty, too loose, or full of liquid.

New York City, 2024

Required Items: 

• Body wash with no added fragrance.

• Plastic cling wrap.

• Ointment and moisturiser with no added fragrance.

• Single-use towels

• Micropore paper tape

Recommender Moisturiser or ointment:

• USA: Aquaphor, Bepanthen Tattoo, or Lubriderm.

• Denmark: Panthenol Salve, Bepanthen and Lubriderm.

• Dubai: Bepanthen and Lubriderm.

Remove the plastic cling wrap before bed

I advised protecting your tattoo from sheets, batteries, and pet hair.

• Wash your hands.

• Plastic cling wrap can be difficult to remove from the skin. It is advisable to remove it in the shower after letting some water run over it, so the plastic cling wrap becomes slightly more pliable, making removal easier.

• Wash the tattoo with fragrance-free body wash and water, then let it air dry or use only single-use towels.

• After removing the film, apply a thin layer of moisturizer to the tattooed area. It is extremely important not to use too much moisturizer, as the tattoo needs to breathe.

• Wrap the tattooed area with plastic cling wrap until the next day.

Do the same routine after you wake up and before your session: clean, apply, wrap.

Avoid processed foods: Avoid processed foods sugary snacks, and excessive alcohol as they can impair the healing process. If you have any dietary restrictions or specific health concerns, it’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

Avoid Sun Exposure: 

Keep your tattoo covered and out of sunlight for at least a month to prevent fading.

No Swimming:

Stay away from pools, lakes, oceans, saunas, and jacuzzis to avoid irritation and infection.

Delay Exercise: 

Refrain from exercising for at least five days to prevent contamination. If needed, work out before your tattoo session to ensure a 48-hour break.

Skip Tanning Beds:

Avoid tanning beds to protect your tattoo from UV damage and reduce skin cancer risk.

~Apz - Tattoo Artist.