Never Underestimate Tattoo Healing – Podcast script
Welcome! My name is Simon Vadelma — I’m a tattoo artist and co-owner of Vadelma Tattoo in Amsterdam. This video is going to open a brand new series of PODCASTS focused entirely on the tattoo healing process. Next episodes will cover topics such as: “How does the healing process look?” “How to take care of a fresh tattoo?” and “How to prepare your skin before getting a tattoo?”
I will do my best to provide easy-to-follow INSTRUCTIONS and clear explanations, so taking care of your new beautiful tattoo will be as smooth as it should be.
However, today I won’t talk about any of those subjects yet.
Today, I would like to start by raising awareness of how important the healing process really is. I know that saying that a tattoo is for a lifetime sounds like a cliché, — but it is – so let’s make it right. Those 4–6 weeks after the tattoo is done are the most important time that will affect your ink for the future.
PRINTS
You’re listening. You’re watching?But are you supporting? Please visit our art print store at www.vadelmaprints.com, where you’ll find original artwork made by NATALIE Vadelma – limited edition, museum-quality art prints. In one size only – by design – like in the real paintings. And maybe hit that subscribe button as well 🙂
Never underestimate the healing process.
Recently, I was trying to find a comparison outside of the tattoo world, just to show how important healing time really is. And the closest analogy that came to my mind… was the period after an operation. Well, I know this might sound a little heavy. Getting a tattoo is not an operation, and I don’t want to scare anyone. But in my opinion, because there are similarities in both cases, that make this analogy very captivating. When we have doctors as clients and I talk with them about their work, I always notice this shared attitude.
They prepare carefully, they focus, they work with precision.
And I realise — that is exactly the same energy we put into tattooing at Vadelma Tattoo. Me and my wife Natalie treat every piece with that same level of care and concentration. For a doctor, it might be performing surgery. For us, it is creating a tattoo that someone will carry for life. Two very different situations, of course — but the mindset during the work is surprisingly similar: preparation, effort, responsibility, passion. And there is one more similarity that I find really important.
When the work is done, the responsibility changes hands.
After surgery, the doctor gives the patient a clear set of instructions. Things like:
– Avoid lifting anything heavy for a while.
– Keep the area clean and dry.
– Don’t scratch or disturb the stitches.
– Take the medication as prescribed.
– Rest and eat well.
And after those instructions are given… it is completely up to the patient to follow them. If they want to heal and feel well again, they follow the rules. Now think about tattoos. It’s very similar, but easier. We do our work in the studio as best as we can. And then, when you walk out with a fresh tattoo, the responsibility shifts to you. Following the aftercare instructions is everything. It has a huge impact on how that tattoo will look in the future, and how beautifully it will heal. Of course, there are other factors that influence how a tattoo heals — things we’ve talked about in the episode on TOUCH UPS and definitely we’ll explore more in this series.
I love seeing how people’s understanding of tattoos grows every year.
That awareness is very positive, and I really appreciate that you are being part of it. So thank you for that, because it is you who are listening to this podcast and willing to know more about the process of getting a tattoo. One of the sentences that we use from time to time in our socials to describe our work is: “Tattoos that matter for people who care.” And after running Vadelma Tattoo for over four years — first in Finland, and now in Amsterdam — I can say with certainty that it is exactly the truth about our customers. I am recording this podcast in the middle of December, so I would also like to take a moment and thank you for another wonderful year with Vadelma Tattoo.
It wouldn’t be possible without you.
I wish you a beautiful Christmas — a peaceful time with loved ones — and a Happy New Year, full of love, joy, and of course, beautiful tattoos. I will see you in 2026.
Have a good day, and have fun!
Welcome! My name is Simon Vadelma — I’m a tattoo artist and co-owner of Vadelma Tattoo in Amsterdam. This video is going to open a brand new series of PODCASTS focused entirely on the tattoo healing process. Next episodes will cover topics such as: “How does the healing process look?” “How to take care of a fresh tattoo?” and “How to prepare your skin before getting a tattoo?”
I will do my best to provide easy-to-follow INSTRUCTIONS and clear explanations, so taking care of your new beautiful tattoo will be as smooth as it should be.
However, today I won’t talk about any of those subjects yet.
Today, I would like to start by raising awareness of how important the healing process really is. I know that saying that a tattoo is for a lifetime sounds like a cliché, — but it is – so let’s make it right. Those 4–6 weeks after the tattoo is done are the most important time that will affect your ink for the future.
PRINTS
You’re listening. You’re watching?But are you supporting? Please visit our art print store at www.vadelmaprints.com, where you’ll find original artwork made by NATALIE Vadelma – limited edition, museum-quality art prints. In one size only – by design – like in the real paintings. And maybe hit that subscribe button as well 🙂
Never underestimate the healing process.
Recently, I was trying to find a comparison outside of the tattoo world, just to show how important healing time really is. And the closest analogy that came to my mind… was the period after an operation. Well, I know this might sound a little heavy. Getting a tattoo is not an operation, and I don’t want to scare anyone. But in my opinion, because there are similarities in both cases, that make this analogy very captivating. When we have doctors as clients and I talk with them about their work, I always notice this shared attitude.
They prepare carefully, they focus, they work with precision.
And I realise — that is exactly the same energy we put into tattooing at Vadelma Tattoo. Me and my wife Natalie treat every piece with that same level of care and concentration. For a doctor, it might be performing surgery. For us, it is creating a tattoo that someone will carry for life. Two very different situations, of course — but the mindset during the work is surprisingly similar: preparation, effort, responsibility, passion. And there is one more similarity that I find really important.
When the work is done, the responsibility changes hands.
After surgery, the doctor gives the patient a clear set of instructions. Things like:
– Avoid lifting anything heavy for a while.
– Keep the area clean and dry.
– Don’t scratch or disturb the stitches.
– Take the medication as prescribed.
– Rest and eat well.
And after those instructions are given… it is completely up to the patient to follow them. If they want to heal and feel well again, they follow the rules. Now think about tattoos. It’s very similar, but easier. We do our work in the studio as best as we can. And then, when you walk out with a fresh tattoo, the responsibility shifts to you. Following the aftercare instructions is everything. It has a huge impact on how that tattoo will look in the future, and how beautifully it will heal. Of course, there are other factors that influence how a tattoo heals — things we’ve talked about in the episode on TOUCH UPS and definitely we’ll explore more in this series.
I love seeing how people’s understanding of tattoos grows every year.
That awareness is very positive, and I really appreciate that you are being part of it. So thank you for that, because it is you who are listening to this podcast and willing to know more about the process of getting a tattoo. One of the sentences that we use from time to time in our socials to describe our work is: “Tattoos that matter for people who care.” And after running Vadelma Tattoo for over four years — first in Finland, and now in Amsterdam — I can say with certainty that it is exactly the truth about our customers. I am recording this podcast in the middle of December, so I would also like to take a moment and thank you for another wonderful year with Vadelma Tattoo.
It wouldn’t be possible without you.
I wish you a beautiful Christmas — a peaceful time with loved ones — and a Happy New Year, full of love, joy, and of course, beautiful tattoos. I will see you in 2026.
Have a good day, and have fun!
