AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Remove the bandage after 2 hours and was as instructed

  • (such as Dial ) and warm water. Take care to remove all traces of blood and plasma as this will cause scabbing.

    Do not scrub the tattoo with a washcloth during the two-week healing period.

    Pat it dry with a clean, soft cloth or paper towel and leave it alone for about 20 minutes, basically until it starts to feel like the skin is a little tight and dry.

    This allows for excess moisture from the swelling under the skin as well as moisture introduced by washing the tattoo to evaporate out. It’s very important to let your tattoo “breathe” like this any time you get it wet before it gets into the peeling stage.

  • We recommend using Aquaphor as ointment, or other such tattoo aftercare products.

    Only use enough to make it shine, a little goes a long way. Too much ointment traps germs into your new tattoo which can potentially lead to infection.

    Just a dob will do. Work it in well. Dab off all the excess with a paper towel. There should be just enough to keep the tattoo moist and to keep it from scabbing. Do not re-bandage the tattoo.

  • of washing, drying, and applying ointment to the tattoo about 2-3 times per day for the first 3 days (while the tattoo feels tender).

  • Can be applied whenever the tattoo is feeling stiff or dry but beware of over-moisturizing.

    Your body will absorb what it needs where it needs it. Apply ointment 2 to 3 times a day for two to three days then switch to a regular or unscented* moisturizer like Tattoo Goo Lotions, or something over the counter such as Eucerin, or Lubriderm.

    Apply moisturizer twice a day for the remainder of the two weeks.

    Do not use lotions that contain color or fragrance at all until the healing is complete.

    (Usually anywhere from ten days to two weeks;

    Possibly longer for slower healers.)

  • However, long showers or baths must be avoided for 2 weeks. Prolonged soaking can and will loosen scabs if any have formed, or will soak through the soft tissue turning it into a soggy mess and cause your ink to flow down the drain. This includes swimming in the

    Ocean or a Pool, Hot Tubs, and Saunas. Short showers are best, under ten minutes if possible.

  • Scrubbing with a washcloth can be very harsh on a tattoo and will cause your colors to fade.

    Disrupting the tattoo while ifs healing can also cause scar tissue.

    It is normal for the tattoo to become very itchy during the healing time. Just remember not to pick or scratch no matter what!

  • Whether the tattoo is new or Old, if you want it to 100k nice and heal properly, keep it out Of the sun. A sunburn on a new tattoo can cause a lot of problems.

    It will dry out your tattoo and could cause it to form a horrendous scab resulting in fading before it is even healed. It will also take much longer to heal completely and promotes scarring in a new tattoo.

    Wait until it is fully healed to go back in the sun or a tanning bed and make sure you put on a high-quality sunblock. Never put sunblock on a tattoo that is still healing. Wait until it is fully healed before going into the sun.

  • will ensure that you end up with the

    best result with minimal complications

    and your tattoo will stay looking

    bright and beautiful for many years to

    come.

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