1. After 1 hour, remove the bandage gently and wash with warm soapy water and antibacterial soap. DO NOT REBANDAGE.
2. Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor combined with Vitamin E Gel Caps every 4-6 hours for the next 7-9 days. After 7-9 days, use a non-scented hand lotion like Lubriderm or Curel until the skin returns to its pre-tattoo condition.
3. Stay out of sunlight and tanning booths until tattoo is healed, at least 12-15 days.
4. Do not soak tattoo in a hot tub, sauna, Jacuzzi, or go swimming while your new tattoo is healing. Showers are fine. Wait at least 15 days before taking your shiny new tattoo for a swim.
5. Do not scratch or pick your tattoo while it is healing. Loss of color and infection could occur.
6. Extreme sun exposure over years will fade your tattoo. Feel free to contact your artist at the end of the summer for a touch up.
7. Your tattoo should heal in 2-3 weeks. Contact your artist if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: redness at site or area of tattoo, green or yellow discharge.
2. Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor combined with Vitamin E Gel Caps every 4-6 hours for the next 7-9 days. After 7-9 days, use a non-scented hand lotion like Lubriderm or Curel until the skin returns to its pre-tattoo condition.
3. Stay out of sunlight and tanning booths until tattoo is healed, at least 12-15 days.
4. Do not soak tattoo in a hot tub, sauna, Jacuzzi, or go swimming while your new tattoo is healing. Showers are fine. Wait at least 15 days before taking your shiny new tattoo for a swim.
5. Do not scratch or pick your tattoo while it is healing. Loss of color and infection could occur.
6. Extreme sun exposure over years will fade your tattoo. Feel free to contact your artist at the end of the summer for a touch up.
7. Your tattoo should heal in 2-3 weeks. Contact your artist if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following: redness at site or area of tattoo, green or yellow discharge.