AFTERCARE
This is aftercare recommendations by REAL INX for your Tattoo or Piercing.
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TATTOO Aftercare
​ If bandaged, carefully remove the bandage after 1.5 to 2 hours from the tattoo procedure.
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Do not bandage again, clean gently with mild soap bubbles using hand ONLY and remove ointment, excess color and dry blood. Rinse carefully
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Dry tattoo by blotting or patting dry softly, with a clean dry towel, and let it air dry.
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Use only recommended ointment (a mild antibacterial ointment, or generic lotion with no perfumes or glitter). Use the smallest amount possible and spread it and wipe off the left-over stuff. Do Not Use Vaseline.
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A light protective scab will form in 2 days. No Scratching or Picking the tattoo, please. Do Not expose the tattoo to direct sunlight. Healing will be complete in approximately a week to 10 days.
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Do Not soak the tattoo, or swim in a pool with it until it is completely healed.
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Take good care of it and it will heal chignon with the detail and color.
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If you have questions, call the shop 647-4786 or send a message on facebook or on the website
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We advise not to Scratch it, or hurt it in any way. Your skin is healing so treat it like a baby, and you will get a great healed tattoo!!
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PIERCING Aftercare
​If you got a Piercing Solution, the ingredients are; Mediterranean Sea Salt, Dead Sea Salt, Vitamin E, Tea Tree Oil, Aloe Vera Juice, and Distilled Water. This product is NOT regulated by the pinche FDA, so if your allergic to any of these ingredients Do NOT USE! Only use on surface piercings, not inside mouth, eyes, ears or nose! Just on the outside of ear, nose, mouth, face or any skin surface.
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DO NOT TOUCH PIERCING WITH DIRTY HANDS.
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After you leave from getting the Piercing, wait at least 1/2 hour before cleaning with soap and water. Use a mild soap and only use the bubbles to clean the piercing from ointment, dirt, and dried blood.
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Rinse well and pat it dry gently and let it air dry.
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You can use our pre-made solution
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Wait until the recommended time before you change your jewelry.
Make sure whatever touches your piercing is clean to avoid infection (pillowcase, hair, clothes, etc.) Even the air or wind could have stuff in it that could infect your piercing.
YOU MAY FOLLOW FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR YOUR PIERCING
HEALING
Week 1 - Inflammatory. Swelling, redness and clear fluid are normal. Ice ice baby!
Week 2-4 - Healing. Yellow 'crusties' form, don't pick 'em! Begin to warm soak.
Week 5 - Maturation. Redness should be mostly gone. Still clean the piercing.
Week 6 - Downsizing. Come in because we may need to change the jewelry.
ORAL PIERCING
Use alcohol-free mouth rinse at least 2x a day (or after eating, drinking, smoking for 30 seconds). Oral-B is yummy.
Follow FACIAL aftercare for lip piercings.
Ice and cold drinks during healing.
Swelling is normal for 2 weeks.
Eat soft foods during initial healing.
Rinse with cold water after every meal.
Do NOT play with jewellery at all.
Downsize jewellery in 4-6 weeks.
Healing can take up to 3 months.
FACIAL & TORSO
Soak 2x a day with warm saline solution (contact lense cleaner is the same thing).
1/2 fill and flip a shot-glass for navel/nipple, Elsewhere soak with make-up remover pads.
Alternatively you can also use 4x daily with Real INX Piercing stuff
Be sure to rinse off excess saline in shower.
Do not turn/twist jewellery and DON'T pick at your damn crusties.
GENITAL
Follow TORSO aftercare.
Bleeding is normal for a week.
No unprotected sex during healing! ; )
Sex can resume when comfortable (4-6w)
Shower before/after sex during healing.
Jewellery downsize after 6 weeks.
Piercing can take up to 6 months to comfortably heal and settle in.
ANCHORS
Ice for first 24-48hrs.
Lasonil anti-bruising cream on red areas. 2x a day for 3 days works well.
Don't pick crusties or blood.
Let dry out, don't cover.
Be very careful not to catch!
Anchor's heal in 2-3 weeks.
Don't change the head yourself.
SURFACE
Follow TORSO aftercare.
Many surface piercings can take up to 6-8 months to fully heal.
Be careful not to bump or catch.
TROUBLES
Gold and sterling silver are not good for the first 6 months.
Sleeping on or bumping your piercing will slow healing and cause lumps.
Hot chamomile tea bag compress soaks reduce bumps and increases blood flow.
Oral piercings that are constantly played with will rip and cause white bumpy scar tissue. Saline rinses, Aspro Clear and honey can help to reduce bumps.
Using alcohol wipes, Dettol, betadine, listerine or any harsh products will harm your piercing. Don't friggin' use em! Call, Message us, or come by with any concerns or questions 575 647 4786
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Real INX is always ready to work with you for any Tattoo and or Piercing idea you want to get!!