PMU & Tattoo

First 24 hours

• Keep the area well moisturized with fragrance-free lotion or cream.
• Don't itch or scratch the area.
• Don't use makeup or skincare products on the area.
• Keep it out of the sun.

First two weeks

• Avoid harsh facial or skin products on the area.
• Keep the area moisturized.
• Don't itch, pick, or peel the healing skin.
• Avoid long sun exposure.
• Reach out with any questions or concerns about how it is healing.

What to expect

• The color looks darker and sharper for the first week or so, then softens as it heals.
• Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, and light flaking are normal in the first few days.
• Healing takes about four to six weeks. A touch-up is often needed to perfect the result.

Activities to avoid for the first two weeks

• Bathing: no soaking the area. Keep it out of direct shower spray and gently pat it dry.
• Swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, lakes, and the ocean.
• Gardening, yard work, or anything that gets dirt or soil on the area.
• Contact with animals: don't let pets touch, rub, or lick the area.
• Heavy sweating or workouts for the first week.

Signs of infection

• Redness or swelling that gets worse instead of better, or tenderness of the area.
• Red streaks going from the area toward the heart.
• Fever (an elevated body temperature).
• Pus or cloudy drainage from the area.

When to get medical care

• See a doctor right away if you notice any sign of infection above, or an allergic reaction such as hives or swelling beyond the area.
• Call 911 if you have trouble breathing.
• Please let us know too, so we can help.