TATTOO AFTER CARE

Tattoo Aftercare Guide by Da Vinci Tattoo Yokosuka

Tattoo Aftercare Guide

Da Vinci Tattoo Yokosuka

Your tattoo is an open wound during the healing process. Proper aftercare is extremely important to ensure the best healing, color retention, and long-term quality of your tattoo.

We recommend recommend either of these two aftercare process, these are simple and proven effective, based from our more than 25 years of tattoo experience.

The simplier the better. 

 

OPTION 1 — SECOND SKIN / DERM SHIELD AFTERCARE

Tattoo aftercare at Da Vinci Tattoo Yokosuka in Japan

FIRST 3 to 5 DAYS

  • Leave the Second Skin bandage on unless instructed otherwise.
  • Some plasma, ink, and fluid buildup is normal.
  • Avoid excessive sweating, gym workouts, hot baths, sauna, or swimming.

REMOVING THE SECOND SKIN

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
  2. Remove the bandage slowly under warm running water.
  3. Gently peel it off downward — do not rip quickly.
  4. Wash the tattoo gently using mild unscented soap.
  5. Pat dry with clean paper towel.


AFTER REMOVAL

  • Apply a very thin layer of our aftercare ointment or unscented lotion.  We usually give free aftercare lotion after your tattoo session, please use it. It is coconut oil and a mix of natural oils.
  • Moisturize 1 time only daily (in the morning), at night just let your skin breathe.
  • Keep the tattoo clean and dry.

 

OPTION 2 — CLING WRAP / TRADITIONAL AFTERCARE

FIRST FEW HOURS

  • Remove the wrap after 1-2 hours unless instructed otherwise.
  • Wash hands before touching the tattoo.

CLEANING (After removing the wrap)

  1. Wash tattoo gently with lukewarm water and mild unscented soap.
  2. Remove blood, plasma, and excess ink carefully.
  3. Pat dry using clean paper towel.
  4. Let the tattoo air dry 

KEEP DRY (After Cleaning)

  1. Keep dry for around 3 to 5 days.
  2. This will let the ink sink in your skin and at the same time make the  tattoo heal faster.

WASHING (After 3- 5 days)

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
  2. Wash the tattoo gently using mild unscented soap.
  3. Pat dry with clean paper towel.

AFTER WASHING 

  1. Apply a very thin layer of our aftercare ointment or unscented lotion.   We usually give free aftercare lotion after your tattoo session, please use it. It is coconut oil and a mix of natural oils.
  2. Moisturize 1 time only daily (in the morning), at night just let your skin breathe.
  3. Keep the tattoo clean and dry.

 

 

AFTERCARE LOTION

  • We give this for Free to our clients, this is our recommended aftercare however if you prefer other tattoo aftercare lotions please feel free to do so. 
  • It is made from coconut oil and natural ingredients.        
Da Vinci Tattoo Yokosuka aftercare lotion

IMPORTANT HEALING RULES

DO NOT:

❌ Scratch or pick scabs
❌ Soak in bath, pool, ocean, or hot springs
❌ Expose tattoo to direct sunlight
❌ Use scented lotion or alcohol products
❌ Wear tight or dirty clothing over the tattoo


NORMAL DURING HEALING

✔ Peeling
✔ Light scabbing
✔ Itching
✔ Slight dryness
✔ Mild redness during early healing


HEALING TIME

  • Surface healing: approximately 2–3 weeks
  • Full healing: approximately 4–6 weeks

Large tattoos may require longer healing times.


WHEN TO CONTACT US

Please contact the studio immediately if you experience:

  • Excessive redness
  • Severe swelling
  • Yellow/green discharge
  • Fever
  • Extreme pain


TATTOO HEALED?

Once fully healed:
☀ Always use sunscreen
💧 Keep skin moisturized
🖤 Take care of your tattoo for long-lasting quality

📍Yokosuka, Japan
⚓ Near Yokosuka Navy Base
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