Tattoo Aftercare Guide

Getting a tattoo is a medical-grade procedure. Follow these steps to heal safely and achieve the best results.

🛒 What You Need to Purchase for Tattoo Aftercare

• Antibacterial baby foam

• Fucidin ointment (orange label) — not the red one
  

  

  Fucidin Ointment

  

  Antibacterial foam

📋 Things You Need to Do

First 24–48 Hours

• If a nylon bandage was applied, remove after 2–6 hours.

• If a second-skin bandage was applied, you may keep it on up to 48 hours only (never longer).

• After removing the bandage, wash gently with antibacterial baby foam.

• Pat dry with sterile gauze or clean tissue — do not rub.

• Don't apply any ointment or cream.
  

  

  LEAVE THE COVERING ON FOR 2-6 HOURS

  

  CAREFULLY REMOVE THE BANDAGE

  

  GENTLY WASH THE TATTOO

  

  DRY WITH A SOFT PAPER TOWEL

Days 2–14

• Wash once or twice daily with antibacterial baby foam.

• Apply ointment 2–3 times per day until fully healed.

• Keep skin moisturized but not greasy — thin application is enough.
  

  

  GENTLY WASH THE TATTOO

  

  APPLY FUCIDIN OINTMENT

  

  DONT USE VASELINE

🚫 Things to Avoid (0–30 Days)

• No sun exposure for at least 1 month (cover with breathable clothing or use sun-safe protection).

• No soaking in pools, ocean, sauna, or steam rooms. Short showers are fine.

• No tight clothing that causes friction over the tattoo.

• No harsh treatments such as scrubbing, exfoliation, or chemical peels.

• No excessive sweating or sports for at least 5 days (longer if irritation persists).

• No scratching or picking as flakes form — allow natural shedding.

• Avoid pets’ contact — they carry bacteria that may cause infection.
  

  

  NO SUN

  

  NO WATER

  

  NO TIGHT CLOTHES

  

  NO SCRATCHING

⚠️ Watch for Complications

Contact your artist or clinic if you see:

• Severe redness or swelling beyond Day 3

• Yellow discharge or foul smell

• Color turning very dark or very light in patches
  

  Contact us directly if there are any signs of complications
  

  

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• If you have the tattoo on a moving part of the body avoid working out if you feel discomfort

• Swelling may occur with new tattoos on your feet, ankles or calves. If this happens, you can reduce swelling by taking on Ibuprofen, applying an ice pack to the swollen area.
  

  

  No Gym

  

  Ice pack

📅 Tattoo Healing Timeline

Day / Stage	What to Expect	Care Instructions
Days 0–2	Redness, possible oozing, very fresh look	Keep bandage as instructed, wash gently, apply ointment
Days 3–7	Light scabbing or flaking begins	Do not pick scabs, wash daily, moisturize lightly
Days 8–14	Scabs fall off, tattoo looks dull or lighter (normal)	Keep clean, continue ointment, avoid sun
Days 15–30	Skin settles, pigment evens out	Resume normal care, moisturize, avoid strong sun
After 30 Days	Tattoo mostly healed	Review result, schedule touch-ups if needed

🏢 About Huzz Tattoo Dubai

Huzz Tattoo is part of Huzz.ae, Dubai’s trusted platform for safe, professional, and licensed tattoo services.

Founded by Hazim Al Naoury (Huzz) in 2001, Huzz Tattoo pioneered Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos worldwide and introduced the Middle East to a new standard of tattoo professionalism.

• Specialty: Arabic calligraphy tattoos, fine-line designs, and custom artwork

• Recognition: Featured on CNN (2017), represented the Middle East at BTSOE – Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth (Las Vegas 2012 & 2015)

• Commitment: All tattoos are performed under medical-grade hygiene standards with lifelong refresh support Tattoo Aftercare
  

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