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After Today's Session: Adhesive Bandage

Updated: Mar 13

Steps to take after today's session before your next back-to-back tattoo appointment

It is advisable to keep the adhesive bandage on the fresh tattoo for a maximum of 24 hours, no longer. Please remember that the first piece of adhesive bandage film can also be replaced after 3 to 4 hours; the exact time will depend on the amount of fluid the wound exudes, which will vary from person to person. We recommend changing it whenever it gets dirty, too loose, or full of liquid. New York City, 2024



Required Items: 


• Body wash with no added fragrance.

• Plastic cling wrap.

• Ointment and moisturiser with no added fragrance.

• Single-use towels

• Micropore Paper Tape


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Apz, a tattoo artist, is carefully measuring a client's forearm using a stencil template to determine the exact size of the tattoo. The template is aligned with the arm to ensure the design fits perfectly within the desired area


How to Care for Your Tattoo Using an Adhesive Bandage:


  • Leave the film on.

  • If the edges lift, secure them with tape.

  • Don’t stress if the stencil fades overnight; this is normal.

  • Shower as you normally would in the morning. I’ll see you at the shop for the next session.


What to Avoid


  • Processed Foods:

Limit processed foods, sugary snacks, and excessive alcohol during the healing period. These may slow the body’s recovery process.

  • Sun Exposure

Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight for at least one month.

UV exposure can damage fresh tattoos and reduce contrast.

  • Swimming

Avoid pools, oceans, lakes, saunas, and jacuzzis during healing. These environments increase the risk of irritation and infection.

  • Exercise

Avoid intense exercise for at least five days to prevent excessive friction, sweat, and contamination.

If possible, train before your tattoo appointment to allow a 48-hour recovery period afterward.

  • Tanning Beds

Avoid tanning beds while the tattoo is healing. UV exposure can damage the skin and affect the final result.


Tattoo Not Healing Right


Seek medical advice if you notice:

  • Fever or chills

  • Persistent redness that does not improve

  • Fluid or pus after 2–3 days

  • Swollen or inflamed skin

  • Severe itching or hives

  • Raised or scarred areas forming


Early attention helps prevent complications.


Proper healing protects the clarity, contrast, and longevity of your tattoo. Follow these steps carefully and allow the skin the time it needs to recover.

APZ is an Architectural Classic Realism tattoo artist based between New York City and Copenhagen. Inspired by Renaissance art, mythology, religion, and historical symbolism, from Christian and Catholic iconography to Buddhism, Islam, ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions, as well as astrology and zodiac themes, his work translates personal stories into interconnected tattoos designed with architectural structure and long-term cohesion. Explore tattoo designs and ideas at ApzTattoo.com/designs. APZ also tattoos periodically in Dubai, UAE and Tampa, Florida.






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