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TATTOO AFTERCARE

 

1. 1.  Remove bandage after 2 hours. It may stay on longer, but no less. If the bandage sticks, soak it with water so that it doesn’t pull off the ink. If you have a tape sensitivity, rub an alcohol pad over the tape portion only (this will help loosen the tape adhesive and make the removal less painful and decrease the chance of skin damage).

2. 2.  Wash the tattoo with a liquid antibacterial soap. Then rinse with cool water to soothe the burn. Pat dry with clean paper towel.

3. 3.  Let your new tattoo dry out for 1-2 days before applying ointment; this will help with healing. However, it is important to wash regularly. Avoid getting the tattoo too wet and remember to pat dry.

4. 4.  When it’s time to apply ointment we recommend A & D ointment (found in the diaper isle) or Aquaphor made by Eucerne (found in the lotion isle.)

5. 5.  Ointment or lotions should be applied evenly and very, very thin at least twice a day. More if needed. Continue until tattoo feels like normal skin again, typically 7 to 14 days.

 

 

Important things to remember while the TATTOO is healing:

DO NOT:  Go tanning or expose tattoo to direct sunlight

DO NOT:  Soak the tattoo in water (No baths, no hot tubs, no pools, no oceans, no rivers, on lakes)

DO NOT:  Scratch or pick…. It will produce scaring

DO:  Use common sense and keep it clean and moist.

 

 

If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to call or stop by. We will do our best to help you out.