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Tattoo aftercare guide

What to do before your tattoo, in the first 24 hours and through the weeks of healing, and when to see a doctor. From INK SPACE TATTOO, Liron Biton’s tattoo studio in Haifa, Israel.

BEFORE YOUR TATTOO

  • Stay hydrated the day before 💧
  • Eat a full meal before your session 🍕
  • Avoid alcohol 24 hrs before ink 🚫🍺
  • Moisturize the area 2 weeks before 🧴
  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting ink on 👕
  • Bring a reference image for your design 📱

FIRST 24 HOURS

  • Keep it wrapped for 2–4 hours ⏱️
  • Wash gently with unscented soap 🧼
  • Pat dry — never rub
  • Apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer

WEEKS 1–2

  • Moisturize 2–3× a day 💜
  • NO swimming or soaking 🚫🏊
  • Don't scratch or peel — let it flake naturally 🙏
  • Wear loose clothing over the tattoo

WEEKS 3–4 & BEYOND

  • Stay out of direct sun for 4 weeks ☀️
  • Use SPF 50+ once healed
  • Colors may fade ~20% — totally normal 🎨
  • Full healing takes up to 6 months inside 📅

⚠ SEE A DOCTOR IF:

  • Excessive redness or swelling after 3 days
  • Pus or unusual discharge
  • Fever or hot skin around the tattoo

This guide is general information, not medical advice. If anything about your tattoo looks wrong, see a doctor.

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