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How To Care For Your New Tattoo
The life of your new tattoo is dependant upon the care it receives within the first few
days…….it takes about two weeks to fully heal, and two more weeks to settle in.
Keep your tattoo bandaged from 1 to 2 hours.
Remove gauze and wash tattoo gently with anti-bacterial soap and cool water.
Rinse thoroughly, lightly pat dry with a clean towel. Do Not wipe dry.
With clean hands, apply a THIN layer of antibiotic ointment such as A&D for 3 days,
after that switch to lotion, preferably Cetaphil. You may instead prefer to use a good
fragrance free lotion such as Lubriderm, Keri, or Eucerin.
Apply a THIN layer of Cetaphil and work in well 5 to 6 times a day for the entire healing process.
DO NOT over lubricate your tattoo, however, don’t let it dry out, either. Should any
seepage occur, gently dab off excess with a clean paper towel.
When showering, lather soap in hands, and wash gently with your hand. DO NOT let the
shower stream hit directly onto the tattoo, but above it allowing to rinse off soap.
By doing this, it will prevent any scabbing to be forced off by the water stream, which
leads to color loss.
Pat dry, DO NOT Wipe.
DO NOT re-bandage your tattoo
DO NOT use Vaseline, petroleum jelly, or triple anti-biotic ointment
DO NOT use alcohol, or peroxide
DO NOT pick or scratch tattoo
DO NOT soak tattoo in tub or shower - get in, get clean, get out!
Stay out of pools, hot tubs, oceans, puddles, etc. for 1 week.
Keep tattoo out of direct sunlight and/or tanning beds for at least 1 month. When you
decide to roast your skin to a crisp, apply a high SPF sunscreen, such as 50 SPF.
Water babies sunscreen is great to use at the beach, its waterproof. Apply according
to manufacturers instructions. If a rash occurs (bumps on or around the tattoo as with an allergic reaction) or redness persists,
discontinue use and call your physician immediately!
If you need a touch up visit, please do so within 2 months. Otherwise you may be charged a fee.
That’s about it!!!! However, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please give us a call.

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