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Body Art
Body art is one of the earliest forms of artistic expression know to humankind. It has been used to indicate status, religious devotion, desired protection against evil and disease, and much more. Today, people express many different reasons for getting various forms of body art.
Tattoo Retouching
Tattoo retouching Tattoos are permanent, but that doesn't mean they don't need upkeep. In fact, most tattoo designs will require a touch up at some point. There are a number of things that can fade your ink, like sun exposure or water, and it's important to be conscious of these factors.
Body Piercing
Body piercing is just what it sounds like — a piercing or puncture made in the body by a needle. After that, a piece of jewelry is inserted in the hole. Commonly pierced body parts are the ears, nose, and the belly button. Oral piercings include the lip, cheek, and tongue. When a piercing is healed, some people will choose to expand the size of the hole to wear certain types of jewelry, including plugs and tunnels. Stretching should be done in small increments to decrease the chance of damage to the piercing and scarring.
Tattoo Covering
Tattoo covering Let’s face it, everyone makes mistakes. Whether it be someone’s name, first tattoo or just don’t like the artwork anymore, let us give you a makeover.
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Aftercare Instructions
Piercing Aftercare
General healing time for all piercings is 4-8 months. Healing varies with each individual, their body and the type of piercing(s) they received.
RESTRICTIONS
Physical activities such as working out or playing sports. Water activities such as swimming, surfing, and diving. Avoid submersion of water such as going inside hot tubs, etc; In addition, avoid all contact (touching or playing) and sleeping on your piercing(s). Be cautious during your daily routines and try not to have it yanked, smacked or pulled on. Doing so will cause complications, pain and even possible scarring. Ignoring any issues or concerns you may have from your piercing(s), “Google-ing” and asking friends or “so-called piercing experts”, if you have any questions or concerns call or visit us.
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR
During the healing process of your new piercing(s) you may experience but are not limited to; redness, swelling, tenderness, and pus/discharge from the piercing(s). If you notice a fever, drainage that smells or contains pus from the procedure site, or streaks running toward your heart from your piercing, Go to the emergency room immediately. Clean piercing(s) once-twice a day with an Antimicrobial Soap. Step 1. Wash your hands. Step 2. Put a drop of soap into a 3oz dixie cup and fill it with water. Step 3. Mix for about 10-15 seconds Step 4. Gently clean the inside, outside and around your piercing(s) Step 5. Gently rinse off all the soap thoroughly with water Step 6. Dry the area with a clean paper towel. Step 7. Leave it alone! Clean piercing(s) two-three a day with Saline Solution. Step 1. Use a saline solution two-three times a day. Step 2. Spray onto a gauze or Q-tip . Step 3. Gently clean the inside, outside and around your piercing(s) It’s not recommend to spray saline directly onto your piercing(s) and don’t wash it off. Step 4. Leave it alone!
Tattoo aftercare
Tattoo aftercare is a vital step to making sure your tattoo doesn’t fade, crack, or heal incorrectly. Follow these tattoo aftercare instructions to ensure that your new tattoo heals correctly: Your tattoo will be wrapped in a clear plastic wrap by your artist upon completion. Leave this wrap on for 1 hour following your appointment. Do not rewrap your tattoo. The wound needs to breathe in order to heal. When it is time to take the wrap off, gently wash the tattooed area with warm to hot water, using an antibacterial soap. Wash the tattoo with your fingertips or hand only, ridding the area of any dried blood, which can form a scab. After washing and for the duration of the healing process, pat the tattoo dry with a soft cloth, or just let it air dry Don't use petroleum-based products, such as Vaseline or Neosporin, as these are too heavy and may clog the pores. HealingDuring your tattoo’s healing time, do not use a washcloth or a loofa of any kind to clean the area. Gently apply a thin layer of fragrance free lotion to the tattoo. Lotions that we recommend include Aveeno, Eucerin, Keri, Lubriderm, Curel, and Jergens. Apply the lotion 5-7 times per day for the entire 2 week period. Do not use lotions that contain color, fragrance, or sparkles until the healing is complete. For larger tattoos, we recommend: Aquaphor ointment, this seems to be the best, made for tattoo ointment. Apply just enough to make it shine (a little goes a long way) and work it in well, dabbing off the excess with a paper towel. Too much ointment will suffocate the tattoo and liquefy any scabs that may have formed, causing the ink to fall out. For any tattoo, Aquaphor or lotion can be applied when the tattoo is feeling stiff or dry, but beware of over-moisturizing. The area must be kept clean. However, avoid long showers or baths for the first 2 weeks following your tattoo. As long as scabs are present, it is important to avoid swimming in pools or the ocean, and soaking in a spa or a Jacuzzi is not recommended. This period usually lasts about 2 weeks. Finally, the sun is not a tattoo’s friend. It is especially important to avoid direct, long periods of exposed sunlight while your tattoo heals. Prolonged exposure during the first 2 weeks can create a number of problems like drying out, and promotes scarring, which can cause scabs and fade your tattoo. Do not apply sun block while your tattoo is healing. When the tattoo is fully-healed, high quality and high SPF sun blocks are highly recommended. We have seen a number of people over the years over-applying lotion and ointment. Keeping your tattoo too moist will only prolong the healing process. More is not better and applying more ointment will not make your tattoo heal any faster. Remember, this is a tattoo, not a scraped knee. Each person’s body heals differently, meaning that a tattoo on one person may heal much quicker or much longer than another persons tattoo. Peeling and scabsScabs and peeling are part of the tattoo process and simply mean that the tattoo is healing. Let the process run its course to ensure your tattoo looks its best for a long time. We offer free touch-ups for your new tattoo, in the event that the healing process does remove some of the color. If the work is done by one of our artists, you're welcome to come in and have the tattoo touched up within 3 months of the original tattoo date, unless you have abused the tattoo. It is simple, follow our tattoo aftercare guidelines, and we will touch your tattoo up for free, if needed. We hope that these tattoo aftercare hints help you throughout your tattoo’s healing process. Take good care of your tattoo and it is sure to remain beautiful for many years to come!