A Miami Tradition Since 1986
LOCATIONS
Three Convenient Locations
ABOUT
Miami’s Original Tattoo Studio
Founded in 1986 by Lou Sciberras, Tattoos by Lou was the first professional tattoo shop in Miami-Dade County. Now with locations in South Beach, North Miami and Kendall, Tattoos by Lou is known for having talented, versatile tattoo and piercing artists and a vibe that’s friendly and welcoming to all.
Even with multiple locations, Tattoos by Lou is still family-owned and operated, with Lou’s daughter, Michelle Sciberras-Cameron, and her husband, tattoo artist Ken Cameron, continuing to manage the business with the same passion as Lou did.
GALLERY
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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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While some tattooing may simply give an irritating sensation, others can leave you wanting to run for the hills.
Everyone handles pain differently. Some people are more tolerant of pain, others are more sensitive. Your overall physical, mental, and emotional health also play into the level of pain you feel. For instance some people need to mentally focus themselves or even meditate through the process, while others enjoy the distraction of a conversation or reading a book. One thing is for sure, the use of alcohol or drugs prior to getting tattooed do not help suppress the pain, they just intensify it. Eating prior to getting a tattoo is also advisable.
The placement of your tattoo is also a factor. Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others. For instance, people who have been tattooed will tell you that the most painful areas are the armpits, groan, both sides of the elbows and knees, hands, feet, head, neck, ribs and chest. From there the amount of intense pain decreases.
AFTERCARE
Tattoos by Lou’s Aftercare Instructions
CARE OF YOUR NEW TATTOO
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS CAN EXTEND YOUR HEALING TIME OR PREVENT THE TATTOO FROM LOOKING ITS BEST.
- Leave bandage on overnight.
- Remove bandage in the morning. Wash your tattoo with mild soap and water.
- Always wash your hands before you touch your tattoo.
- Apply a small amount of AFTER INKED to your tattoo and rub completely into the skin 3 – 5 times daily.
- If you have any questions please call or come by any one of our studios.
- DO NOT re-bandage your tattoo.
- DO NOT pick or scratch your tattoo.
- DO NOT soak your tattoo in water, use hot tubs, or swim for 2 weeks.
- DO NOT get any direct sunlight on your tattoo for at least 2 weeks.
CARE OF YOUR NEW PIERCING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS CAN EXTEND YOUR HEALING TIME.
- Spray NeilMed NeilCleanse Piercing Aftercare Spray or a suitable saline spray on the piercing area and allow the solution to absorb into the skin. DO NOT wipe it off. Cleaning your piercing after a shower is the easiest time to do so as the crust gets softer and easier to wash away. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water before handling or cleaning your piercing.
- Practicing good hygiene helps during the healing period.
- DO NOT touch the body piercing or rotate jewelry during the healing period.
- DO NOT take it out. Body piercings may take many months to completely heal. Changing or removing jewelry should be avoided during this time.
- DO NOT let the body piercing come in contact with another person’s bodily fluids.
- NEVER use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or hand soap to clean your body piercing. These products damage healthy cells and cause scar tissue.
- Products that contain petroleum are not recommended as it may collect and promote the growth of bacteria. (Neosporin or Bacitracin)
- AVOID oceans, lakes, hot tubs, pools, and any other moist, possibly dirty environments until the piercing is completely healed.
- REDUCE the intake of alcohol, caffeine, and aspirin during the healing period.
- AVOID alcohol, smoking, chewing tobacco, and spicy foods with a new oral piercing.
- AVOID direct sunlight, tanning beds, oils, lotions.
- Tight fitting clothes may irritate a new piercing.
REVIEWS
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South Beach
Had an ear piercing done with Luna and she was amazing! Piercing came out perfect and Luna was great with placement, pain, etc
Gabriella R.
April 2024
North Miami
Got an eyebrow pierced by Ray and she went above and beyond my expectations. SHe was so detailed in explaining everything about the process ; it really helped put me at ease. Thank you Ray, you’re awesome
Melissa Pena Koch
South Beach
I got my first two tattoos by Ray. I love them!! They both healed well and came out better than the reference!! Ray truly is an amazing artist! Coming back again
Destiny Curry
April 2024
South Beach
Had an ear piercing done with Luna and she was amazing! Piercing came out perfect and Luna was great with placement, pain, etc
Gabriella R.
April 2024
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