Abstract Arts - Aftercare

Tattoo Aftercare

Remove Bandage after 24-36 hours.

Wash area well with a mild unscented soap to ensure removal of ointment.

Let dry for at least 4-6 hours before putting any lotion on. At first,
use a non-greasy, unscented moisturizer, such as lubriderm or
Dermassage. Don't over moisturize.

After a few days, apply more of the moisturizer, and more frequently.

Be careful not to damage the skin in any way, e.g tight clothes,
hockey equipment, etc.

The skin should flake off as whitish dry skin.

A thick scab may form.
DO NOT PICK AT IT!
A greasier moisturizer may be used such as vaseline/polysporin at
this time. This should take 2-4 weeks

The tattoo will be shiny and will not be fully healed until the skin is
no longer shiny. This takes approximately 8-10 weeks.

Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight.
Do not swim in any public water.

Piercing Aftercare

FACIAL PIERCINGS should be cleansed twice daily until fully
healed. Applying sea salt and water solution (2 tsp to 500 ml) to both
ends of piercing and let sit for 60-seconds and wipe away any
discharge with a cotton swab. Re-apply and gently work jewellery
through piercing.

ORAL PIERCING may be rinsed with a non-alcohol based
antibacterial mouthwash, e.g. Oral B, or a pre-mixed sea salt
and water solution (2 tsp or 500 ml) for 60 seconds after smoking,
eating or drinking anything other than water.

BODY PIERCING should be cleansed twice daily with a pre-mixed
sea salt and water solution. Ratio being 2 tsp. to 500 ml. of filtered
or distilled water. Pour 1/2 ounce into a shot glass or small cup;
lean into cup and press against body. Soak for 10-15 minutes.
Wipe away and discharge with a clean cotton swab.

HEALING TIPS

-Always wash hands before touching or cleaning your fresh
piercing.
-Avoid swimming or any public water until the piercing is fully
healed.
-Do not play with your piercing until it is healed.
-Always clean piercing after working out.

Navel
-Avoid clothing with tight waistbands such as jeans or pantyhose.

Facial
-Avoid getting make-up or hairspray on your piercing while healing.

Cartilage/Upper Ear
-Avoid using the phone or sleeping on a fresh piercing. Also, be
careful brushing or combing your hair.

Oral
-Avoid alcohol for 2 weeks and avoid any amphetamine related
drugs for one month (this may cause swelling).
-Avoid dairy products, citrus and spicy foods for the first few days.
Dairy increases soreness. Citrus and spicy foods will burn a fresh
piercing.



	Tattoo Aftercare Remove Bandage after 24-36 hours. Wash area well with a mild unscented soap to ensure removal of ointment. Let dry for at least 4-6 hours before putting any lotion on. At first, use a non-greasy, unscented moisturizer, such as lubriderm or Dermassage. Don't over moisturize. After a few days, apply more of the moisturizer, and more frequently. Be careful not to damage the skin in any way, e.g tight clothes, hockey equipment, etc. The skin should flake off as whitish dry skin. A thick scab may form. DO NOT PICK AT IT! A greasier moisturizer may be used such as vaseline/polysporin at this time. This should take 2-4 weeks The tattoo will be shiny and will not be fully healed until the skin is no longer shiny. This takes approximately 8-10 weeks. Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight. Do not swim in any public water. Piercing Aftercare FACIAL PIERCINGS should be cleansed twice daily until fully healed. Applying sea salt and water solution (2 tsp to 500 ml) to both ends of piercing and let sit for 60-seconds and wipe away any discharge with a cotton swab. Re-apply and gently work jewellery through piercing. ORAL PIERCING may be rinsed with a non-alcohol based antibacterial mouthwash, e.g. Oral B, or a pre-mixed sea salt and water solution (2 tsp or 500 ml) for 60 seconds after smoking, eating or drinking anything other than water. BODY PIERCING should be cleansed twice daily with a pre-mixed sea salt and water solution. Ratio being 2 tsp. to 500 ml. of filtered or distilled water. Pour 1/2 ounce into a shot glass or small cup; lean into cup and press against body. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Wipe away and discharge with a clean cotton swab. HEALING TIPS -Always wash hands before touching or cleaning your fresh piercing. -Avoid swimming or any public water until the piercing is fully healed. -Do not play with your piercing until it is healed. -Always clean piercing after working out. Navel -Avoid clothing with tight waistbands such as jeans or pantyhose. Facial -Avoid getting make-up or hairspray on your piercing while healing. Cartilage/Upper Ear -Avoid using the phone or sleeping on a fresh piercing. Also, be careful brushing or combing your hair. Oral -Avoid alcohol for 2 weeks and avoid any amphetamine related drugs for one month (this may cause swelling). -Avoid dairy products, citrus and spicy foods for the first few days. Dairy increases soreness. Citrus and spicy foods will burn a fresh piercing.