Post Tattoo Aftercare Instructions:

 

After 2 hours remove any post tattoo dressing (ex. Plastic wrap, bandage, etc...)  from the new tattoo and lather with antibacterial soap, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Soak bandage if stuck before removing. Do not re bandage.

 

Let air dry for 15 – 20 minutes or until completely dry.

 

Apply  a  thin  coat  of  A+D  ointment  twice  daily  for  the  first  3  days  then  switch  to  “Aquaphor” Healing  Ointment  made  by  Eucerin.  Repeat  this  procedure  2  –  3  times  daily  keeping  the  area moist  for  about  3  weeks.  Never  put  too  much  ointment  on  your  new  tattoo.  It  could  block moisture and suck the ink out of your skin causing tattoo to fade after healing.

 

Once  the  tattoo  has  healed,  switch  to  plain  (fragrance  free,  non-petroleum  base  or  non additives) lotion like Aveeno or Tattoo Goo lotion.

 

DO NOT soak or submerge unhealed or new tattoos in water. Short showers are OK. NO baths (sauna)  swimming,  hot  tubs,  soaking,  and  no  working  out  (cardio/weights,  etc..)  which  may cause excessive sweating until the tattoo is healed.

 

DO NOT pick or scratch scabs. Let them fall off naturally.

 

NO direct Sun for 2 weeks. Once the tattoo has healed, use of high SPF sun block to tattoo when in sun is highly recommended.