Aftercare | Komorebi Corner

Aftercare Instructions

To ensure the best healing process and long lasting vibrancy for your new piece at Komorebi Corner, please follow these aftercare guidelines carefully.

1. The First Few Hours

For Second Skin / Saniderm / Tegaderm: Leave this medical film on for 3 to 5 days and leave it completely alone. It is waterproof and protects the tattoo during the initial healing phase.
Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap before touching your new tattoo or removing any bandages.
For soaker pads: Remove the pad as soon as you get home and begin the cleaning process right away. Do not re-wrap it.
Gently wash the tattoo using your fingertips, luke-warm water, and an unscented liquid antibacterial hand soap (Dial Gold is recommended) to remove excess blood, ink, and plasma. Pat dry with a clean paper towel, do not rub.
Moisturize immediately after cleaning. Once the tattoo is completely dry from its first wash, apply a super light layer of Aquaphor. Use Aquaphor only for the first couple of days before switching over to a standard unscented hand lotion.

2. Daily Maintenance

Wash and moisturize 2 to 3 times a day. Keep up this routine daily until your tattoo is completely healed. Do not over-moisturize. A thin layer of lotion is all you need, the skin needs to breathe to heal properly. Expect some peeling and itching. As the tattoo heals, it will flake like a sunburn. This is completely normal.

3. What to Avoid

Do not pick, scratch, hit, or peel the flaking skin. Forcing the scabs or skin off prematurely can pull the ink out and cause patchy healing.
Avoid submerging the tattoo in water. Absolutely no swimming pools, hot tubs, lakes, or baths for at least 2 to 3 weeks. Showers are perfectly fine.
Keep it out of the sun. Direct sunlight will damage the healing skin and fade the ink.
Do not apply sunscreen until the tattoo is completely healed.

4. Activity & Clothing

Wear loose, breathable clothing over the tattoo to prevent friction, irritation, and lint sticking to the area.
Avoid high-intensity exercise and excessive sweating for the first 48 hours, especially if the tattoo is over a joint or high movement area.
Protect it while sleeping. Keep the area exposed or covered with clean, loose clothing to prevent it from sticking to your bedsheets.

5. Long-Term Care

Always use SPF. Once your tattoo is fully healed apply a high-quality sunscreen whenever you are outdoors to preserve its crispness and color. (Healed tattoos should look just like your skin. No shininess, itchiness, or scabbing should be occurring)
Stay hydrated. Healthy, hydrated skin keeps a tattoo looking vibrant for years to come.

Important Note: If you experience extreme swelling, spreading redness, a fever, or suspect an infection, please consult a healthcare professional immediately and notify your artist.