How should I care for a new tattoo?

Clean your tattoo gently twice daily with fragrance-free soap and lukewarm water. Apply a thin layer of tattoo-safe moisturiser, avoid scratching, sun exposure, swimming, and tight clothing. Proper hygiene during the first two weeks is essential for safe healing.

How long does a tattoo take to heal?

Initial tattoo healing usually takes two to three weeks, while deeper skin layers heal over six to eight weeks. Following professional aftercare instructions during this period helps prevent infection and ensures the tattoo heals evenly and retains its colour.

What should I avoid after getting a tattoo?

Avoid swimming, sun exposure, saunas, heavy workouts, scratching, and soaking the tattoo until it is fully healed. These activities can damage healing skin, increase infection risk, and affect how well the ink settles.

How do I know if my tattoo is infected?

Signs of tattoo infection include severe redness, spreading warmth, thick yellow or green discharge, fever, or increasing pain. If these symptoms appear, seek professional advice immediately and do not attempt self-treatment.

How should I clean a new piercing?

Clean a new piercing twice daily using sterile saline solution. Avoid alcohol, Dettol, or harsh antiseptics, as they damage healing tissue. Always wash your hands before touching the piercing to prevent infection.

Is redness and swelling normal after a piercing?

Mild redness, swelling, and light crusting are normal during early piercing healing. These symptoms should gradually reduce. Persistent swelling, severe pain, or thick discharge may indicate infection and require professional attention.

When can I change my piercing jewellery?

Piercing jewellery should only be changed after complete healing or when advised by a professional piercer. Changing jewellery too early can cause irritation, trauma, and increase the risk of infection.

How long do piercings take to heal?

Healing times vary by placement. Earlobes heal in four to six weeks, cartilage in three to six months, nose piercings in two to three months, and navel or nipple piercings may take six to twelve months.

Tattoosphere Tattoo & Piercing Aftercare Guide

At Tattoosphere Tattoo Studio, we strongly believe that aftercare is just as important as the tattoo or piercing itself. A fresh tattoo or piercing is a healing wound, and correct care ensures safe healing, long-lasting results, and vibrant artwork.

This guide is designed for clients across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and Faridabad, keeping local climate, pollution, and lifestyle factors in mind.

Tattoo Aftercare

A new tattoo requires patience, cleanliness, and discipline. Following these steps will help your tattoo heal smoothly and maintain its quality.

1. Keep the bandage on

Leave the protective covering on for the time recommended by your artist. It shields your tattoo from bacteria, dust, friction, and pollution.

2. Clean hands are essential

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo. Proper hand hygiene is the first step in preventing infection.

3. Gentle washing

Wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap. Pat dry gently. Never scrub.

4. Apply aftercare cream

Use a tattoo-safe moisturiser in a thin layer. Over-applying can clog pores and delay healing.

5. Normal healing reactions

Mild redness, warmth, and light oozing in the first days are normal signs of healing.

6. Avoid scratching or peeling

Itching and flaking are part of healing. Do not pick or peel, as it may remove ink and cause scars.

7. Wear loose clothing

Choose breathable fabrics to reduce friction and irritation.

8. Avoid sunlight

Keep your tattoo out of direct sun until fully healed. UV rays damage healing skin.

9. Avoid swimming and soaking

Do not swim or soak the tattoo for 2–3 weeks.

10. Exercise carefully

Light activity is acceptable, but avoid heavy sweating and stretching tattooed skin.

11. Clean consistently

Wash twice daily. Over-washing can dry the skin.

12. Long-term care

Once healed, moisturise regularly and use sunscreen to protect colour and detail.

13. Seek help if needed

If you notice severe redness, pus, fever, or unusual pain, contact Tattoosphere immediately.

Piercing Aftercare

Proper piercing aftercare prevents infection and ensures smooth healing, especially in Delhi NCR’s dusty environment.

1. Clean twice daily

Use sterile saline solution. Avoid alcohol, Dettol, or harsh antiseptics.

2. Do not rotate jewellery

Rotating jewellery causes micro-tears and delays healing.

3. Normal healing signs

Mild redness, swelling, and light crusting are normal.

4. Avoid pressure

Do not sleep directly on a fresh piercing.

5. Keep dry

Pat dry after cleaning. Moisture encourages bacteria.

6. Avoid dust and sweat

Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from the area.

7. Avoid swimming

Avoid pools and water bodies for 2–4 weeks.

8. Avoid cosmetics

Do not apply makeup or skincare near the piercing.

9. Oral piercing care

Use alcohol-free mouthwash and avoid smoking initially.

10. Do not change jewellery early

Wait for professional approval before changing jewellery.

11. Healing times

Ear lobe: 4–6 weeks
Cartilage: 3–6 months
Nose: 2–3 months
Navel/Nipple: 6–12 months

12. Signs of infection

Thick discharge, severe swelling, bad odour, or fever require immediate attention.