{"id":887,"date":"2021-01-31T13:32:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T12:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tattoo-studio.nl\/?page_id=887"},"modified":"2026-10-25T18:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T17:01:07","slug":"aftercare-instructions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tattoo-studio.nl\/en\/nazorg-instructies\/","title":{"rendered":"Aftercare Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section pi-hero pi-hero--compact pi-hero--img dark\" id=\"section_2029464649\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tattoo-studio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/nazorg-tattoo.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment- size-\" alt=\"Tattoo aftercare: how to look after your new tattoo \u2013 Pure Ink Tattoo Studio Purmerend\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-bg-overlay absolute fill\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1180px\" id=\"row-1482964465\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-693520963\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"pi-eyebrow\">Aftercare<\/p>\n<h1>Tattoo aftercare: how to look after your new tattoo<\/h1>\n<p class=\"pi-lead\">A well-healed tattoo starts with the right aftercare. Follow these aftercare instructions from Pure Ink and, if in doubt, contact the studio.<\/p>\n<a class=\"button white is-outline pi-btn\" href=\"tel:+31299432547\"><svg class=\"pi-btn__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.6 10.8a15.1 15.1 0 0 0 6.6 6.6l2.2-2.2a1 1 0 0 1 1-.25 11.4 11.4 0 0 0 3.6.57 1 1 0 0 1 1 1V20a1 1 0 0 1-1 1A17 17 0 0 1 3 4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h3.5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1c0 1.25.2 2.45.57 3.57a1 1 0 0 1-.25 1z\"\/><\/svg><span>+31 (0)299 43 25 47<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_2029464649 {\n  padding-top: 48px;\n  padding-bottom: 48px;\n  background-color: #0e0d0c;\n}\n#section_2029464649 .section-bg-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.35);\n}\n#section_2029464649 .section-bg img {\n  object-position: 50% 50%;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #section_2029464649 {\n    padding-top: 96px;\n    padding-bottom: 96px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section pi-section pi-article\" id=\"section_1375769580\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:860px\" id=\"row-1829184957\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1758832392\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"pi-card pi-facts\"><h2>In brief<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Heal:<\/strong> on average 2 to 3 months<\/li><li><strong>No swimming, sauna or sunbathing:<\/strong> the first few weeks (see steps 8 and 9)<\/li><li><strong>You\u2019re allowed to have a shower as normal<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>In the event of severe redness or swelling:<\/strong> Please contact your GP<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>Aftercare instructions in 13 steps<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"pi-steps-list pi-steps-list--big\"><li>Always wash your hands first before handling the tattoo.<\/li><li>Once the tattoo has been covered with a sterile dressing or cling film, you can remove it after 3 to 5 hours.<\/li><li>If the tattoo has been covered with a wound spray, you should leave it on until it wears off on its own (about 3 to 6 days).<\/li><li>Wash the tattoo with your bare hand using mild soap and lukewarm water.<\/li><li>Rinse the tattoo with cold water and pat it dry with a clean towel or tissue.<\/li><li>Apply an ointment recommended to you by the studio or artist to the tattoo.<\/li><li>Do not drip wound disinfectants on the tattoo.<\/li><li>During the healing process, avoid swimming pools, saunas, steam baths, etc., etc. for about 2 weeks.<\/li><li>Do not expose the tattooed area to the sun or tanning bed for approximately 2 weeks.<\/li><li>Do not wear tight, synthetic or dirty clothing on the tattoo while it is healing.<\/li><li>Do not wear plasters or bandages on the tattoo.<\/li><li>In case of extreme redness, swelling, bleeding, etc., always contact your doctor.<\/li><li>You can just take a shower, this is better for your environment.<\/li><\/ol>\n<p>Follow these instructions and your tattoo will turn out brilliantly, so don\u2019t listen to the so-called expert sitting next to you on the bar stool!<\/p>\n<h2>Any questions about your tattoo?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure or have any questions about the healing process, please feel free to give the studio a call. You can also get in touch with us if your tattoo needs touching up once it has healed.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about tattoo aftercare<\/h2>\n<details class=\"pi-faq\"><summary>How long does it take for a tattoo to heal?<\/summary><p>On average, 2 to 3 months. It also depends on how well you look after the tattoo.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"pi-faq\"><summary>Can I have a shower with a new tattoo?<\/summary><p>Yes, you can have a shower as normal. Do, however, avoid swimming pools, saunas and steam rooms whilst you\u2019re recovering.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"pi-faq\"><summary>When can I go out in the sun again?<\/summary><p>Do not expose your tattoo to the sun or a sunbed for the first few weeks. 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