tattoo is, after all, a wound on the skin made with needles that make multiple incisions in a specific area of the body. As such, during the healing process, it can suffer complications, infection, irritation, and inflammation, among others. These complications may appear due to allergies, a weak immune system, etc. The way you heal your tattoo and follow our staff's instructions can determine the outcome of your tattoo. For this reason, please do not neglect its care. Any problem with a tattoo that is not related to poor practice will not be the responsibility of the studio or the artist. Also, please be advised that certain skin types or areas of the body are more likely to produce what are known as blowouts: these are areas where the ink seems to run or appears bluish. It is impossible to predict if these issues will affect your tattoo. Again, if a blowout is not related to poor practice it will not be the responsibility of the studio or the artist. During the tattooing process the skin will be punctured and there is a risk of transmission of some blood diseases. To avoid any kind of contagion and give you a safe experience our studio and team strictly follow health protocols. If it cannot be proven that any of these diseases are due to poor practice by the artist or studio, it will not be our responsibility. Our studio and team adhere to the best and highest standards of health and talent. We are committed to taking care of every single detail during the tattooing process and after it, and we offer you the highest quality and hygiene to avoid any complications.

The studio:

• We use disposable and sterile material (needles, tubes, gloves).

• The work area as well as objects in contact with the client during the session are completely clean and disinfected.

• We use only high quality and certified inks.

• Our team is fully trained and qualified.

• We are always at your disposal. We offer you all the information you may need during the healing of your tattoo.

The Client:

• Do not tattoo or consult your doctor if your case is any of the following:

• You have a weak immune system or are ill.

• You have recently had surgery or will have surgery in the near future.

• You are having chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

• You suffer from neurodermatitis.

• You have infections caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses.

• You want to tattoo in areas with fresh scars or recent burns.

• You have diabetes.

• You suffer from hemophilia.

• You suffer from heart disease.

• You are taking or have recently taken anticoagulant drugs, antibiotics or cortisone.

• You have hepatitis A, B, or C.

• You are HIV positive.

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Before your tattoo appointment:

• Do not take anticoagulant, antiplatelet or vasodilator (Aspirin) medications.

• Do not drink alcohol or too much coffee.

• Do not expose the tattoo to the sun or UV light.

• Do not eat seafood, spicy or heavy meals.

• Do not take drugs.

After your tattoo appointment:

• Leave the tattoo covered during the next three hours. After that, let it heal uncovered unless your tattoo artist specifies a different guideline.

• Wash your hands before healing.

• Wash the tattoo with warm water and pH neutral soap. Dry it gently and put on a thin layer of healing cream.

• The healing phase will last up to 1 month. During this time:

• Wash your tattoo gently without abusing it. Avoid humidity.

• Take short showers. Avoid long baths or swimming during the first few weeks.

• Avoid saunas, UV rays or direct sunlight during the first month.

• Apply thin layers of healing cream 3 times a day for 2 weeks, and once or twice a week for the next 2 weeks.

• Do not scratch the tattoo area.

• Do not do sports or heavy activities on the following days. (Depending on the area and tattoo you may do.

If you have any problems, complications, or concerns, please consult your doctor. You can come into the office or email us with photos of your tattoo after 4-6 weeks so that we can assess if it is healing properly. This way we can also determine if there is a need to touch up the tattoo. Finally, keep in mind that your tattoo will last forever. Nowadays, there are many good techniques for tattoo removal. However, sometimes and with some colors it is still tricky to remove the tattoo completely. Think about it before tattooing.