Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Tattoo Aftercare Advice.

Follow our Tattoo Aftercare Advice carefully for the first two to four weeks; surface healing happens quickly, but full settling can take months. Continue gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection, and contact us if you notice excessive redness or discharge.

Yes, you can shower, but avoid soaking or high-pressure water directly on the tattoo. Remove the bandage as instructed, use lukewarm water and mild fragrance-free soap, gently pat dry with a clean towel, and follow moisturizing instructions.

Apply a thin layer of recommended ointment during the first 48–72 hours to protect and hydrate the fresh wound. After scabs form or at your artist's guidance, transition to a fragrance-free lotion to maintain moisture without clogging pores.

Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds for at least two weeks, ideally until healed (two to four weeks). After healing, use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen to prevent fading and protect pigment whenever your tattoo is exposed to sunlight.

Watch for increasing redness, warmth, severe swelling, intense pain, fever, or yellow-green discharge—these can indicate infection. Allergic reactions may show excessive itching, blistering, or unusual rash. Contact Sugar Tattoo & piercing Palazo LLC immediately and seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

Wait forty-eight to seventy-two hours before light exercise, and avoid heavy workouts that cause excessive sweat, friction, or stretching of the tattoo for at least one to two weeks. Keep the area clean, covered if needed, and follow aftercare instructions.