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A fresh tattoo is an open wound and must be cared for properly to ensure smooth healing, bright colours and long-lasting results. At Tattoosphere, we consider aftercare as important as the tattooing process itself.
Leave the protective covering on for the duration recommended by your artist. It protects the tattoo from bacteria, dust and friction.
Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching your tattoo. Proper hand hygiene prevents infection.
Wash the tattoo gently with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap. Pat dry with a clean tissue or towel. Do not scrub the area.
Use tattoo-safe moisturisers. Apply a thin layer that hydrates the skin without suffocating it.
Mild redness, warmth and slight oozing for the first day or two are normal and part of the healing process.
The tattoo will itch and flake as it heals. Do not pick or peel flakes, as this can remove ink and damage the skin.
Avoid tight or rubbing fabrics. Choose soft, breathable materials for comfort.
Fresh tattoos fade quickly under UV light. Keep the tattoo covered and avoid sunscreen until healed.
Avoid pools, beaches, hot tubs, steam rooms and long baths for at least two to three weeks.
Light movement is fine, but avoid stretching tattooed skin or heavy sweating during the initial days.
Wash the tattoo gently twice a day. Do not over-wash, as it can dry the skin.
Once healed, moisturise regularly and protect it with sunscreen to maintain vibrancy.
If you notice severe redness, pus, spreading irritation or unusual pain, contact Tattoosphere immediately.
A new piercing creates a channel through the skin. Proper aftercare prevents infection and helps the piercing heal safely. These guidelines are designed for Delhi NCR’s climate and conditions.
Use sterile saline or a piercing aftercare spray. Avoid Alcohol, Dettol, Savlon or hydrogen peroxide, as they damage healing tissue.
Twisting the jewellery causes irritation, micro-tears and delays healing. Leave the jewellery untouched except for cleaning.
Mild redness, slight swelling and clear crusting around the jewellery are normal during early healing.
Pressure irritates the piercing and slows healing. Sleep on the opposite side or protect the area with a clean cushion.
Moisture attracts bacteria. Pat dry gently after cleaning and avoid letting the area stay damp.
Keep hair away from the area, avoid touching it in public and reduce exposure to Delhi NCR’s dust and pollution.
Avoid pools, lakes, beaches, hot tubs and saunas for two to four weeks, depending on the piercing.
Keep makeup, perfumes, oils and lotions away from the area until fully healed.
For tongue and lip piercings, use alcohol-free mouthwash after meals and avoid alcohol and smoking for the first week.
For navel, nipple, dermal and surface piercings, avoid tight clothing that rubs or traps moisture.
Changing jewellery before complete healing causes irritation and infection. Wait for professional approval.
Ear lobe: 4–6 weeks. Cartilage: 3–6 months. Nose: 2–3 months. Navel and nipple: 6–12 months. Tongue: 4–6 weeks. Dermal: around 3 months.
Let warm saline soften crusts and remove them gently with a cotton pad.
Thick discharge, severe redness, bad odour, intense swelling or fever indicate infection. Do not remove jewellery. Contact Tattoosphere immediately.
Tattoosphere provides follow-up checks and guidance. If jewellery feels uncomfortable or you have questions, visit us anytime.
Poor hygiene following a piercing or tattooing can lead to irritation, prolonged pain and discomfort, and infections. Complications arising out of these can become fatal or even send you to the emergency room.
Severe infection or trauma caused due to bacterial infection in the tattoo or piercing site can cause your body to go into shock, make you feel feverish. Rashes and painful bumps can also occur at the site of an infected piercing or tattoo.
In the case of piercings, you may find nominal bleeding in the spot when it is irritated or pulled. This is because the wound at the site is still healing. Improper care and hygiene may lead the wound to get infected and fester.
Improper aftercare for tattoos can not only ruin the longevity of your tattoo, but it can also result in infection, pain and irritation. Prolonged redness and swelling are also seen because of poor care.
Excessive rubbing of the tattoo can cause the scabbing to tear off and get infected. It may also result in the loss of ink and affect the color and quality of your tat. In case of piercings, you may face excessive bleeding or pus formation.