After getting a Tattoo or Piercing done, you have control over how beautiful it will stay.
Proper care during the healing process will ensure the best results!
After getting a Tattoo or Piercing done, you have control over how beautiful it will stay.
Proper care during the healing process will ensure the best results!
Information about the risks of tattoos
Tattooing involves risks. Therefore, make sure you are well rested and have eaten enough. Inform the tattoo artist of any medication or skin problems, allergies, epilepsy and hypersensitivity reactions.
At www.veiligtatooerenenpiercen.nl you can check if the studio is licensed. This permit indicates that the studio operates according to the hygiene guidelines of the National Center for Hygiene and Safety.
Aftercare instruction
During tattooing, the skin breaks down, creating a wound. If you take good care of the tattoo, it will take about six weeks for this wound to heal.
If there is second skin on the tattoo, you may keep it on for 3 to 4 days unless otherwise advised by your artist. Then you may start washing and lubricating as indicated below. Should the second skin come off sooner, this is not a problem. Second skin protects your new tattoo and is hygienic while allowing your skin to breathe. You can shower with second skin.
If the tattoo is covered with a sterile compress or cling film, you may remove it after 3 to 5 hours. You may shower with the tattoo.
Treat the uncovered tattoo wound as follows:
wash the tattoo twice a day, once with lukewarm water and once with an unscented, antibacterial soap or natural soap. (The unicura soap we recommend contains a minimal amount of perfume, it does work best from experience).
After washing, pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel;
Lubricate the wound thinly on average 3 times a day with tattoo balm,,,, both available at The Tattoo garden
Follow the steps below to maximize the healing process:
Touch the tattoo wound as little as possible (first wash your hands with antibacterial soap before caring for the wound)
After about 4 days, sheets will come off the tattoo and it may itch, do not scratch the tattoo wound!
Do not cover the tattoo wound with tight or soiled clothing
Do not cover the tattoo wound with plasters or bandages
Avoid (bubble) baths, swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms (for at least two weeks)
Do not expose the tattoo wound to sunlight or the tanning bed.
The artists touch up the tattoos for free when needed. Please contact us within two months, after this period you will pay for the touch-up. For hand and foot tattoos, we do not offer a free touch-up. In any case, give the tattoo 1 month to heal.
Tattooed skin remains very sensitive to sunlight even after the tattoo. Therefore, always lubricate your tattoo well with sunscreen.
Note: contact your doctor in case of extreme redness, swelling, bleeding, wound fluid, color change or chronic pain
Because a wound is created during tattooing, there is a risk of infection of blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis B and C. Therefore, check that the tattoo artist works hygienically. Hygienic practices are also important to prevent your new tattoo from getting infected. In any case, make sure that:
the skin before tattooing is cleaned, disinfected and, if necessary, shaved with a new disposable razor;
the needles and ink are packaged sterile and used only for you; the needles are packaged individually, ink is in small ink cups;
clean tissues are used during tattooing to clean the skin;
the tattoo artist wears gloves during tattooing and changes them if he or she touches anything other than the tattoo machine, a tissue or your skin;
the tattoo is cared for and covered afterwards.
– In places where you have had plastic surgery or radiation in the past year;
– On a scar that is less than a year old;
– In a spot tattooed less than six weeks ago;
– in an area where a tattoo was lasered away less than three months ago or where the
laser wound is not yet fully healed;
– On irritated skin such as bumps, dark moles or swelling;
– If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
– if you are pregnant.
In addition, it is not recommended to get a tattoo if you suffer from any of the following conditions:
– diabetes
– hemophilia
– chronic skin disease
– allergy to tattoo materials or ink
– immune disorder
– cardiovascular abnormalities
Do you have any of these conditions or are you taking anticoagulants or antibiotics? And do you still want a tattoo? If so, consult with a physician about your options first.
Information about the risks of piercing
The Public Health Service believes it is important to inform you of some of the potential risks. Piercing is a skin piercing operation. Proper procedure and proper use of the equipment should prevent you from becoming infected with blood-borne diseases, such as Hepatitis B and C. In addition, poor care and unhygienic handling (both by yourself and the piercer) can cause wound infections that are harmful and won’t make your piercing any prettier.
Under the age of 16, no genital piercings and nipple piercings (in girls) are allowed, and all other piercings are allowed only if your legal representative comes with you to the studio.
Before getting a piercing, you will be asked to fill out a consent form (a statement). This consent form includes some questions about your health. Completing the consent form is for your own safety. If you are under the age of 16, your legal representative must sign the consent form and provide identification. The consent form will remain in the possession of the piercer and will be kept confidential.
Piercing
Before piercing, the skin is cleaned and disinfected. Piercing must be done sterile. That is; the needle and jewelry that pass through your skin should come from a sterile package and should not be touched with bare hands. The piercer will wear gloves during the application of your piercing. Applying a piercing may hurt very briefly. However, the piercer is prohibited from sedating you, without a doctor’s permission.
Taking care of the piercing
A newly inserted piercing can be compared to a deep wound in your skin. It is very important that you take good care of your piercing. The piercer will give you verbal and written instructions on how to do it. The instructions should include how to care for the piercing and that in case of symptoms (severe redness, swelling, pustules, wound fluid) you should contact your doctor. The wound created by piercing needs time and care to heal. The healing of a piercing wound sometimes takes a long time (from 4 weeks to 9 months). Some people develop scar tissue as a result of piercing. Moreover, the piercing wound may heal ugly if it has been inflamed. The effects of some piercings in later life are not yet known.
Make sure you are well rested, have eaten well and inform the piercer of things you think are important (e.g., medication use, allergies, hypersensitivity reactions, epilepsy, etc.). While piercing, you must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The Healing of a Piercing
The healing time of a piercing varies from piercing to piercing and can also vary from person to person. General health and physical fitness play a role. Personal hygiene is absolutely essential during the healing time of the piercing. Immediately after piercing, the pierced area may become red and swell considerably. If you have a ring that is too small or a bar that is too short, there is a greater chance of infection and complications. During the healing period, the ring or rod should have constant space and not be too tight or too loose. The piercing should be considered a wound and treated as such. For the best and smoothest healing possible, the following rules should be observed.
Touch the piercing with the hands as little as possible.
Spray the piercing mist on the new piercing twice a day for 2 to 6 weeks. You can let the piercing mist air dry so it can work through.
After piercing mist, pat the area around the wound dry with a clean towel or tissue. Keep the wound and piercing thoroughly clean. While showering, rinse the piercing thoroughly with water.
After grooming, keep the piercing dry as much as possible and keep the piercing in at all times.
Do not put ointment, Vaseline or anything solid on the wound.
Do not drip wound disinfectants such as Sterilon® or Betadine® on the wound. This prevents the piercing from healing and increases your risk of infection.
Do not wear plasters over the piercing except briefly if needed during sports activities.
With a body piercing (e.g., nipple or navel piercing, etc.), do not wear tight or dirty clothing. A clean bra every day is essential. If possible, do not wear lacy bras.
During the healing process, avoid contact with swimming water (chlorinated pools, hot tubs, natural swimming water). Also, do not use a steam bath. (At least for 6 weeks!)
10) Never remove the jewelry yourself. Take in cases of extreme redness, swelling,
bleeding, pustules, color change, outgrowth or rejection of the wound or in case of pain always contact your doctor.
FAQ
Touch the piercing with the hands as little as possible.
Spray the piercing mist on the new piercing twice a day for 2 to 6 weeks. You can let the piercing mist air dry so it can work through.
After piercing mist, pat the area around the wound dry with a clean towel or tissue. Keep the wound and piercing thoroughly clean. While showering, rinse the piercing thoroughly with water.
After grooming, keep the piercing dry as much as possible and keep it in at all times.
Do not put ointment, Vaseline or anything solid on the wound.
Do not drip wound disinfectants such as Sterilon® or Betadine® on the wound. This prevents the piercing from healing and increases your risk of infection.
Do not wear plasters over the piercing except briefly if needed during sports activities.
With a body piercing (e.g., nipple or navel piercing, etc.), do not wear tight or dirty clothing. A clean bra every day is essential. If possible, do not wear lacy bras.
During the healing process, avoid contact with swimming water (chlorinated pools, hot tubs, natural swimming water). Also, do not use a steam bath. (At least for 6 weeks!)
10) Never remove the jewelry yourself. Take in cases of extreme redness, swelling,
bleeding, pustules, color change, outgrowth or rejection symptoms of the wound or in case of pain always contact your doctor.
This can often be done after 12 weeks, come by and we will be happy to check with you.
No, but after 12 weeks a ring is allowed! We are happy to help you with this as well.
Specific aftercare instruction for oral piercings
A tongue or lip piercing (or other piercing in the mouth) deserves extra attention after eating, drinking and smoking and after any other oral contact. Brush the teeth regularly (keeping the mouth plaque free with a salt-based toothpaste, for example) and rinse with chlorhexidine-based mouthwash if necessary.
Avoid kissing or other type of oral contact during the healing process, for 2 to 4 weeks.
Specific aftercare instructions for genital piercings
Sex piercings around the urethra require extra care. Soap in the urethra can cause a bladder infection. Drinking a glass of water about an hour before cleaning the piercing will help soapy residue to be excreted more quickly after washing.
Piercings in the genitals should be protected during sexual intercourse with an extra sturdy condom (e.g., a condom for anal sex) or a dental flap. Preferably no sexual intercourse during the healing of a genital piercing.
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