Please read and follow these tattoo aftercare instructions carefully.
Remember your tattoo is only going to heal as well as you take care
of it.
Caring for Your Tattoo
- Wash gently with soap and water using your hand. DO NOT use
a washcloth.
- Do not let direct shower water beat on your tattoo for the first
few days.
- Pat dry with a towel. DO NOT rub.
- Apply a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment.
PLEASE NOTE: If you experience small red bumps or pimples
around your tattoo, you may be allergic to the zinc in the ointment. If
this occurs, try using A&D ointment sparingly instead of the triple
antibiotic ointment.
- For the first 2 to 3 nights before bed, wash your tattoo, apply
ointment, and wrap with Saran wrap. This will prevent lint, hair,
etc., from sticking to the tattoo and this will prevent scabs from
forming.
- In the morning, follow the instructions above for washing and
applying ointment. You do not have to keep Saran wrap on you
tattoo during the day.
DO NOT over-wash or over-apply ointment.
The Tattoo Healing Process - What to Expect
Tattoos, on the average, take about 2 weeks to heal, depending on
the person.
During this time, you should not swim, soak in sauna/hot tub, or
expose your tattoo to direct sunlight.
Your tattoo may be sore and may have a little redness, this is normal
for the healing process.
Your tattoo may also peel or flake. This is normal too. DO NOT pick
at your tattoo. If you pull off a scab too soon, it may bleed which can
cause you to lose the color and may cause scarring.
During the healing process, your tattoo will also itch. DO NOT scratch
at your tattoo.
After the scab has fallen off, your tattoo may appear to have a glossy
film over it. Apply Cocoa Butter or Vitamin E lotion daily and the fill
will gradually fade.
After your tattoo is completely healed, you should apply lotion daily to
keep it looking new and fresh.
After healing, sunscreen should always be applied if your tattoo will be
exposed to the sun.
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