AFTERCARE

When you get home:

1. Remove bandage within 1-3 hours after getting your tattoo.
2. Gently wash your tattoo with clean hands and an
anti-bacterial liquid soap such as Dial. Repeat as needed to remove plasma.
3. Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.
Do not rub. Allow your skin to dry completely by leaving it exposed-this takes at least 15 minutes.
4. It is optional to apply a small amount of tattoo lotion on
your tattoo, rub completely into skin so that it is not greasy.
5. In the first 24 hours after your tattoo, we suggest covering it in clean plastic wrap before wearing clothing or sleeping.

*If your clothing is irritating your tattoo it is suggested to use clean
plastic wrap in the first few days to create a barrier.
Do this only if necessary as oxygen is needed to heal.

Days 2-4:
- Wash with antibacterial soap and
pat dry with clean paper towel 1-2 per day.
- Apply fragrance-free lotion 3-5 times
daily, as needed.

After Day 4:
- The tattoo will begin to peel, this
is normal. DO NOT PICK!
- Continue using tattoo lotion for
7-14 days.
- Wear clean, soft clothing over
your tattoo for the first 2 weeks.
*Average healing time: 2-4 weeks.
*Dry environments will prolong healing.

For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as
possible.To wear shoes: first wrap your clean
tattoo in Saran wrap, then cover with a clean
cotton sock before putting on your shoe.
Avoid sandals or flip flops that rub on
your tattoo to prevent damage.

AVOID:

- Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate
 your tattoo.
- Do not soak your tattoo in water-stay away
 from baths, pools and hot tubs and limit long  
 showers for 2-3weeks.
- Avoid sun exposure for at least 3 weeks. This
 includes tanning in a bed. Apply sunscreen after
 it is healed to preserve longevity.
- Working out can damage your tattoo if you are
 not careful! If it hurts or feels tender DO NOT
 do the exercise. Beware of gym equipment,
clean it before use and shower after working out.
- Tight clothing.
- Avoid over-saturation of the tattoo with healing
 ointment or lotion.  Oxygen is a vital element to
 healing skin. Suffocation will prolong healing
 time.