TATTOO AFTERCARE

RedBack Ink Studio – Bali

Your tattoo is fresh artwork.
How you treat it in the first few weeks will determine how sharp, bold, and beautiful it heals.

Follow this guide carefully to protect your ink.

STEP 1 — First 24 Hours (Critical Phase)

This is the most important stage of healing.

Leave The Wrap On

Your tattoo will be covered after the session.
Keep the protective wrap on for 2–4 hours (or follow your artist’s specific advice).

First Cleaning

After removing the wrap:

• Wash your hands thoroughly
• Gently rinse the tattoo with lukewarm water
• Use mild, fragrance-free soap
• Remove excess plasma, ink, and ointment
• Pat dry with clean tissue or let it air dry
• Do NOT rub

Apply Thin Layer of Ointment

Use a small amount of recommended tattoo aftercare ointment.

Remember:
Too much ointment can suffocate the skin.
A thin layer is enough.

Repeat cleaning 2–3 times a day.

DAYS 2–3 — Early Healing

Your tattoo may:

• Feel warm or tight
• Look slightly red
• Start forming a light protective layer

This is normal.

Continue washing gently and applying a thin layer of ointment.

DAYS 4–7 — Peeling Stage

Your tattoo will start to:

• Peel like a mild sunburn
• Feel itchy
• Look slightly dull

DO NOT:

• Scratch
• Pick scabs
• Peel skin manually

Let your body do its job naturally.

Switch to a light, fragrance-free moisturizer if recommended by your artist.

WEEK 2–3 — Surface Healing

Peeling decreases.
Color begins to settle.

Skin may still feel slightly dry — keep moisturizing.

Avoid heavy sun exposure.

WHAT TO AVOID DURING HEALING

For at least 2–3 weeks:

• No swimming pools
• No ocean swimming
• No sauna or steam rooms
• No intense sun exposure
• No tight clothing rubbing the area
• No scratching or picking

Bali sun is strong — protect your tattoo.

NORMAL HEALING SIGNS

These are completely normal:

• Mild redness (first few days)
• Slight swelling
• Light scabbing
• Peeling
• Itching

Full internal healing can take up to 4–6 weeks.

WARNING SIGNS (Not Normal)

• Severe redness spreading
• Strong pain increasing after 3–4 days
• Yellow or green discharge
• Excessive swelling
• Fever

If unsure, send us a photo. We’re here to help.

LONG-TERM CARE

To keep your tattoo bold and sharp:

• Always use sunscreen after healing
• Keep skin moisturized
• Stay hydrated
• Avoid excessive sun exposure

Good care = long-lasting ink.

QUESTIONS?

If you’re unsure about anything during healing, message us directly.

At RedBack Ink Studio – Bali, we don’t just create tattoos.
We care about how they heal.