Our TATTOO & PIERCING AFTERCARE

Your care continues after your appointment. Choose your service below for healing instructions from the Legacy Tattoo Lounge team.

Tattoo Aftercare

1. Follow your artist’s instructions for the covering. The time to leave it on depends on the dressing used. Wash your hands before removing it.

2. Wash gently. Clean the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. Do not scrub. Pat it dry with a clean paper towel.

3. Keep it lightly moisturized. Apply the product your artist recommends as directed. Wear loose clothing that will not rub against the tattoo.

4. Let it heal. Some tenderness, itching, and flaking can occur. Do not scratch, pick at scabs, or pull away peeling skin.

5. Protect the area. Avoid direct sun, swimming, hot tubs, and soaking the tattoo until it has healed.

Piercing Aftercare

1. Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.

2. Clean with sterile saline wound wash as directed by your piercer, then gently dry with clean, disposable gauze or a paper product.

3. Leave the jewelry alone. Do not twist or rotate it while cleaning. Avoid friction, pressure, makeup, and other products around the piercing as it heals.

4. Keep the initial jewelry in place unless your piercer advises a change. Return to a qualified piercer if the jewelry needs adjusting or downsizing.

5. Be patient with healing. A piercing can look healed on the outside while the inside is still healing.

Need Help?

Contact Legacy Tattoo Lounge if you have a question about your tattoo or piercing. If you develop fever, worsening pain, spreading redness, or unusual drainage, seek medical care promptly. If you suspect a piercing infection, ask a healthcare professional before removing the jewelry.