Tattoo Aftercare

If your tattoo is bandaged with second skin:
 

• Remove the bandage after 7 days.

•  If the bandage is difficult to remove, remove in the shower or under water.

• Remove the bandage slowly from top to bottom.

• Apply provided vitamin A & D ointment to your tattoo whenever dry until your tattoo is fully healed.
   

If your tattoo has the traditional bandaging:
 

• Remove the wrap within 2 hours of leaving the shop.

• Lather our hands with a gentle unscented soap, and very gently wash your tattoo with the soap and rinse.

• Pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT use a cloth towel. DO NOT rub the tattoo.

• Wash once in the morning, and once at night.

• DO NOT over wash the tattoo.

• DO NOT re-wrap the tattoo.

• After 2-3 days, begin to apply provided vitamin A & D ointment to the tattoo until healed.
   

During the healing process:
 

• Apply a thin layer to vitamin A & D ointment. DO NOT oversaturate the tattoo.

• If you run out of A & D ointment, any plain unscented lotion will work.

• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 10-14 days.

• For 2 weeks, do not submerge your tattoo. (ex – baths, dishes, pools, hot tubs, etc).

• Do not rub, scratch, or pick at your tattoo while it is healing. Patting the tattoo is okay to relieve itching.

• After two weeks, apply a minimum of SPF 25 sunscreen to your tattoo to avoid fading/damaging your new tattoo.

 

Please follow the aftercare instructions to ensure the longevity of your tattoo.

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If you have any other questions or concerns, please follow up with your artist or consult your doctor.