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HEALING & AFTERCARE
​Instructions

Notice: All content, suggestions, advice, instructions, view and/or opinions on this website are all based on my own and personal experience and experiences. Some of the advice, suggestions and/or content also comes from personal experiences getting tattooed as well as from applying tattoos for over 12 years. Also including personal and extensive literary and video research. The opinions or statements are my own (Cesar "Czer" Valverde) and do not reflect the views of any guest artist, affiliates, vendors or any other member of the body art community.


​If you've been given different healing/aftercare instructions by a different artist in the past, this does not mean his or her instructions were wrong or incorrect, nor does it make mine.
​Every tattoo artist and/or studio recommends instructions based on their own knowledge and tattooing experiences.

​I just ask that you follow and adhere to only my healing/aftercare instructions for any tattoos I do. If you're unclear about the instructions provided or listed here please don't hesitate to call. DO NOT follow healing advice from anyone other than your tattoo professional who recently did your tattoo.

​If you have any concerns about your fresh and/or healing tattoo please call and/or come bye my shop at your soonest convenience (Please call ahead).

 

#1 Rule of using any tattoo aftercare product is to apply it in VERY THIN coats. 
If you apply aftercare and your fresh tattoo looks wet, glossy and/or shiny, you probably put too much on.
Avoid using products like A&D or Aquaphor if possible. I'm not entirely against these products, if they're applied in thin coats (as stated above). You could use these products if used properly.
WHY? Although some artists still recommend it, it doesn't make it wrong. I just don't recommend it for use on any tattoos I do. Because products like A&D and Aquaphor are mostly petroleum, these products saturate and suffocate the skin and hinder or  can compromise the healing process by preventing the skin to breathe. Most tattoo inks, especially the ones I use, are water-based. So heavy petroleum products can actually force ink out of the skin if over saturated in some cases. If you've used it and had no problem, I still ask that you don't use it on the tattoos I do. I always recommend actual Tattoo Aftercare Products or best alternative is a Non-Perfumed, Hypo-Allergenic Moisturizing Lotion (i.e. Lubriderm, Jergens, Gold Bond).


THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD BE TOUCHING A HEALING TATTOO IS TO “CLEAN IT” AND TO “MOISTURIZE IT” AND YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER DOING EITHER.

DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR FRESH TATTOO TO ANY AMOUNT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR THE FIRST 45 DAYS.

DO NOT REPEATEDLY STRETCH, TUG OR PULL AT FRESHLY TATTOOED SKIN THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EXERCISE AND/OR WORK.


Average tattoo healing time is 4-8 weeks
(This is skin surface healing time only)

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PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS
​CAREFULLY

Here's what TO DO !


 
*Wash your tattoo only 2 times a day with antibacterial soap or any soap that doesn’t irritate or cause a negative reaction from your healing tattoo. 

​*Wash tattoo once in the morning before you start your day and again an hour before bedtime. If you're in a dirty line of work or occupation. For example an auto mechanic or construction worker then you clean your tattoo 3 times a day. 

​*Wash with warm water and rinse with cold daily every time you clean tattoo throughout the healing process.
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​*Always pat dry a cleaned tattoo with fresh clean towel and allow to completely “air-dry” before applying any aftercare or lotion.

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Use a only a Tattoo Aftercare product or Non-Perfumed healing/moisturizing lotion on your tattoo throughout the healing process 3-5 times daily or as needed. Applied only in thin coats.

​*Maintain your freshly done tattoo moisturized without over doing it. 

*Yes you can and should shower. Keep water comfortably warm, get in, handle business and get out. Avoid soaking longer than needed.

*Wear loose fitting, light fabric clothes, garments, underwear when and where clothing or garments are necessary or required. Do this while healing a tattoo to avoid irritation or compromising the tattoo. For example if you got a foot tattoo and don't have to wear or have to have shoes on, keep them off.
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*Protect your freshly done tattoo from any direct sunlight or sun exposure for the next 45 days.
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*I highly recommend daily moisturizing and using a sunblock (Min SPF 30) for the life of the tattoo or any tattoo you get. 
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What  NOT TO DO!

*DO NOT scrub tattoo or use a wash cloth when washing or cleaning newly tattooed skin. With clean washed hands and light pressure, slowly circulate hand flat across the skin to clean off any fresh and/or dry blood or body fluids.

​*DO NOT expose your new or freshly healed tattoo to direct sunlight for the first 45 days.

*DO NOT use Vaseline, Aquaphor, A&D or any Petroleum based product on a new tattoo.

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DO NOT allow a fresh tattoo to soak in any kind of water.

*DO NOT bath soak or take long hot showers, go swimming in pools/lakes or use a Jacuzzi.

​*DO NOT get in chlorinated or chemically treated water. Chlorinated water (pools) should be avoided for a minimum of 90 days.

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DO NOT pick, peel, pull or scratch at your new tattoo. When scabbing, peeling or flaking occurs, allow scabs or peels to fall off on their own as you will get ink hollows if you pull them. 

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DO NOT allow your tattoo to come in contact with pet hair/dander as this can cause infections. Replace or wash all bed linens if pets are allowed on your bed. 


DERMAL FILM INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Always clean area and dry thoroughly to ensure skin is clear of any ointment or soap residues.
  2. Dermal film can stay on for a minimum of 12 hours and no more than 24 hours. Not a big deal if not removed immediately after 24 hours, but should be removed or replaced as conveniently possible after 24 hours have passed.
  3. Dermal film will not adhere to your new tattooed skin.
  4. Dermal film is a breathable, flexible, waterproof, medical grade film.
  5. Dermal film should be removed gently. Pulling and rolling it back over itself in the direction of hair growth (slowly in a downward motion).
  6. Accumulation of body fluid such as blood and plasma is perfectly normal no matter how much collects under the film. If seal is broken around the tattoo and fluids begin to leak out, remove the film, clean and wash the tattoo thoroughly and begin following my recommended aftercare instructions.
  7. Dermal film contains adhesive and may cause a reaction or irritation if allergic to adhesives. At the first sign of any allergic reaction, sensitivity and/or irritation occurs, immediately remove the Dermal film off and clean your tattoo thoroughly with warm water and plenty of soap. Start following the above recommended aftercare instructions.
  8. Use only as directed. DO NOT apply to infected wounds. For external use only.

Any Questions or Concerns, Please Call Me.
​505-573-7960

HAPPY GURU TATTOO AFTERCARE PRODUCTS
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Proudly made in the U.S.A.

The ultra moisturizing butter will keep your new tattoo vibrant!
A unique blend of cocoa butter, coconut oil, and other skin enriching oils will help your tattoo heal quickly, and smoothly.
Happy Guru does not use any chemicals, add any water, or do anything to our product that would put your skin or tattoo at risk.
NO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS OR BY PRODUCTS, NO PARABENS, NO LANOLIN, ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS.
One pea sized dollop will coat an entire arm!

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Thank you to my sponsor HAPPY GURU Skin Care for keeping me stocked up at my shop. I use Happy Guru tattoo butter daily in the tattoo application process.
-CZER

How to use your Happy Guru Tattoo Aftercare
​(Shown Below)

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  1. Keep it upright in a cool and dry place out of the sun or heat.
  2. Apply Happy Guru (or Any) Tattoo Aftercare in a really thin coat, 3-5 times a day or as needed.
  3. Only introduce a clean or sterile (unused) object, such as fingers (wash hands first), cotton swabs or small tongue suppressor into your redemption tattoo aftercare container (shown above).
  4. Do not share your aftercare and use completely, even after skin surface is healed.
  5. Do not cross contaminate by double dipping into container. 
  6. Do not reach into container with same finger or object used already to apply tattoo aftercare.

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