Tattoo Aftercare

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Bandage: 

✧ You know your skin. If the bandage feels uncomfortable, you can remove it early. 

✧ Leave bandage on for at least two hours.

✧ If your bandage leaks, please remove it. (If plasma can get out, bacteria can get in)

✧ When removing your bandage first wash your hands with Dial Gold antibacterial soap & remove the bandage. Wash your hands again, then gently clean the tattoo with bare hands & soapy water. While moist from being cleaned, you may apply a small amount of lotion or ointment to the area.

First 2 Weeks:

✧ When showering, do not scrub the area. You may allow soapy water to run over the tattoo & very gently wash the area. Once out while still damp, apply your lotion of choice to the area & allow it to air dry. If you must dry the tattoo after bathing, use a disposable towel & dab lightly. Do not wipe your healing tattoo with a cloth towel, we all know it probably seen some things. Like bacteria.

First 4 Weeks:

✧ Do not allow your tattoo to soak in water for at least 4 weeks. No pools, lakes, baths, rivers, ectoplasmic ponds, hot tubs, etc. 

✧ Do not scratch your tattoo. If your tattoo itches, you may need to clean & moisturize it. You may also wet a paper towel with witchhazel & hold it on the area that needs relief for a few moments. 

✧ Do not over-moisturize. Typically, you can get away with cleaning & moisturizing when you wake up, at bed time, & maybe once or twice during the day. Typically smaller tattoos do not need moisturizer/witchhacel more than 5 times a day. 

✧ Avoid direct sun exposure & tanning beds. The better you protect your tattoo from the sun the longer it will remain vibrant.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out by text or email.