Realism.

Colour & Black-Grey Realism in Manchester

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✦Custom designs with medical-grade finish

✦Manchester & Salford studio

✦Hourly rate £140

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Precision in Every Needle.

I am Vladimir Vishar, a Manchester-based specialist in realistic tattooing. My practice focuses on two primary disciplines: vivid Colour Realism and evocative Black & Grey works.

Operating out of Salford, I believe in a custom approach where every design is a unique collaboration between artist and client, executed with a high-end medical-grade finish.

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Colour Realism

Vivid photorealistic colour — portraits, wildlife, florals.

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Black & Grey

Dramatic contrast, smooth shading, photorealistic detail.

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Cover-ups

Transforming old ink into artwork you'll love. Free assessment.

Portfolio

Latest Realistic Works

The Studio

Environment & Creative Process

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Essentials

🖐️Always wash your hands before touching the tattoo.

🛏️Fresh bed sheets for the first night.

👕Wear loose clothing that won't rub.

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Initial Care

Day 0 (Evening)

If your session ended in the evening, keep the initial dressing on until morning.

Day 1

✓Wash hands and remove the dressing.

✓Quick lukewarm shower with mild fragrance-free soap.

✓Pat dry with a clean paper towel.

✓Apply a very thin layer of moisturiser.

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Routine (Days 1-3)

Repeat 3-5 times per day

Gentle but thorough wash

Pat dry

Thin layer of cream + clean dressing

Disposable absorbent pad (puppy pad):

Breathable; use for sleep, travel, or under clothing. Change when damp.

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Late Stage (Day 4+)

✓Once weeping stops and peeling starts, stop using dressings.

✓Light moisturising as needed.

✕Don't pick at the peeling skin.

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Moisturiser

Bepanthen Tattoo

Intense Care Ointment with Provitamin B5.

Contains lanolin; use alternative if sensitive.

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Avoid

💧Baths, pools, saunas

☀️Sun/Sunbeds (3-4 weeks)

✕Friction & tight synthetics

🐾Animal fur & dirty surfaces

✕Shaving & self-tan

🍷Alcohol (first 48h)

🏋️Intense workouts (3-7 days)

☀️ After healing, always use SPF 50 on the tattoo.

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Normal Symptoms

Mild redness, swelling, itch and peeling for 2-7 days.

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Contact me / See a doctor if

Pain or redness worsens after 48 hours.

Pus, bad odour, fever, or red streaks appear.

Severe rash or blisters (possible allergy).

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Location

Manchester / Salford

Inquiries

info@vishartattoo.com

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