Bound by Ink | Tattoo Studio Knysna

Tattoo: Precare

Good preparation helps your skin handle the session and supports a cleaner healing process.

Eat a proper meal before your appointment and arrive well hydrated.
No alcohol for at least 24 hours before your procedure.
Avoid unnecessary blood-thinning medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen for 48 hours, unless prescribed by your doctor.
Do not arrive with sunburn, broken skin, rashes, irritation or active blemishes in the tattoo area.
Wear clean, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the placement area.
Do not apply numbing creams unless Stephanie has approved the product beforehand.

A fresh tattoo is an open wound. Mild redness, tenderness and swelling are normal during the first few days.

Only touch or wash your tattoo with freshly cleaned hands.
Follow the instructions that Stephanie will provide after the tattoo.
Wash gently with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap.
Do not use washcloths, bath sponges, loofahs or rough towels.
Pat dry with a clean paper towel and allow the skin to air dry.
Apply only a very thin layer of the recommended aftercare ointment.
Do not scratch, pick or peel flaking skin.
Avoid swimming pools, baths, saunas, direct sun and heavy sweating while the tattoo heals.

The surface usually settles within two to four weeks, while deeper healing takes longer. Continue protecting the artwork so it stays crisp.

Use a high-SPF sunscreen once the tattoo is completely healed.
Moisturise regularly with a gentle, fragrance-free lotion.
Contact Stephanie once fully healed if any area needs to be assessed for a touch-up.
Never tattoo over irritated, infected or unhealed skin.

Please contact Bound by Ink before scheduling if any of the following apply. Medical clearance may be required.