Comprehensive Aftercare Instructions Provided
Specialised Products For Optimal Healing
Trusted Advice From Award-Winning Tattooists
CARING FOR YOUR TATTOO THE RIGHT WAY
Getting a tattoo is an exciting journey, but proper aftercare is just as important to ensure your new ink heals beautifully. At Andy Barber's Tattoo Studio in New Malden, we provide clear, step-by-step aftercare instructions to help you protect your tattoo and maintain its vibrancy. From the moment you leave our studio, we guide you on how to care for your skin, avoid common pitfalls, and keep your tattoo looking its best for years to come. We also provide professional piercings in our private studio, with the same focus on hygiene and care.
KEY BENEFITS OF PROPER TATTOO AFTERCARE
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Helps prevent infection and promotes healing
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Maintains the vibrancy and detail of your tattoo
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Reduces swelling and discomfort during recovery
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Protects your skin from long-term damage
DETAILED AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS TAILORED TO YOU
Every tattoo deserves the best care, which is why our studio provides both verbal and printed aftercare instructions tailored to your specific design and skin type. After your session:
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Keep the dressing on for one hour.
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Wash the tattoo gently with warm, soapy water.
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Pat dry only – do not rub.
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Apply our recommended cream twice daily.
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For any swelling, a cold compress can help.
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It’s equally important to avoid actions that can interfere with healing:
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Do not pick or scratch your tattoo.
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Avoid tight clothing over the area.
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Stay away from saunas, seawater, and chlorinated pools until fully healed.
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Avoid sunbeds until the tattoo is completely healed.
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Once healed, protect your tattoo with sunblock to maintain its colour and detail.
We also stock a range of aftercare products in-studio to make your healing process as smooth as possible. Following these steps will help your tattoo heal safely and look its best for years to come.
5-star tattooist, Five-star tattooist
Outstanding tattoo shop Andy and his team are very professional and helpful. It’s clean and welcoming. Got my whole bodysuit from Andy over the years wouldn’t go anywhere else best tattooist around, Great tattoo shop, very clean and welcoming Andy and his staff are really helpful and professional. Got a whole bodysuit from Andy over the years and wouldn’t go anywhere else.