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TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

AFTERCARE

DAY 1:

  • Remove the bandage after 1-2 hours and wash the tattoo

  • Apply a thin coat of ointment and remove excess.  DO NOT RE-BANDAGE.

  • Bleeding, swelling, redness, and soreness are normal.

DAYS 2-3:

  • Repeat the cycle of washing and applying ointment 2-3 times per day.

  • Bleeding, soreness, redness, and swelling will begin to reduce.

DAYS 3-14

  • Discontinue use of ointment when tattoo begins to feel dry and tight and instead use FRAGRANCE FREE LOTION.

  • Keep the tattoo clean and moisturized and often as needed.

  • Dryness, itchiness, scabbing, flaking, and peeling are all are normal.  

  • DO NOT SCRATCH OR PICK

EVERY DAY UNTIL FULLY HEALED (most tattoos heal in 10-21 days)

  • KEEP THE TATTOO CLEAN.  Only touch with clean hands.  Do not let dirty surfaces, children, pets, etc touch the tattoo.

  • STAY OUT OF THE SUN.  Do not use sunscreen until after the tattoo is fully healed.

  • NO SWIMMING or soaking in water, baths, hot tubs, ocean, sauna, surfing, etc until the tattoo is fully healed.

  • DO NOT CONSULT A FRIEND OR INTERNET for advise.  Please ask us if you have any questions.

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