Aftercare

WHAT TO DO ✔

  • Always wash your hands first using antibacterial soap.

  • Leave the second skin on for 2-4 days. Do not re-bandage tattoo.

  • Remove bandage and wash the tattoo well by hand using antibacterial soap and luke-warm water.

  • When you are done washing the tattoo, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel, and allow the tattoo to dry for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Apply Tattoo Ointment or unscented Lotion to the tattoo 1 to 2 times daily. Continue applying tattoo ointment or lotion for 10 to 14 days

  • The top skin layer over the tattoo will begin to flake off or peel like tissue paper after about a week. Peeling and flaking is usual, but let me know if you have concerns. Continue applying Unscented Lotion when tattoo begins flaking.

  • Dry skin containing color may come off while using lotion or washing the tattoo.

WHAT NOT TO DO 𝙓

  • Do not pick or scratch! Let the skin peel naturally.

  • NO direct sunlight on tattoo for the first 2 to 3 weeks.

  • DO NOT pick or scratch the tattoo while it is peeling.

  • DO NOT soak the tattoo for a period of 2 weeks.

  • No chlorine water, swimming, baths, hot tubs, or saunas for 2 weeks. Showers OK

  • After 2 weeks, when the tattoo is completely peeled, swimming or soaking is ok.

  • NO shaving, waxing area or tanning until tattoo is completely healed.

  • DO NOT apply alcohol, Vaseline, Neosporin, or sun-block to fresh tattoo.