How to Care for your new Tattoo
Congratulations on your new Tattoo!
The following information will provide you with guidance in caring for your Tattoo to promote proper healing
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ALWAYS HANDS THOUROUGHLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CARE ON YOUR TATTOO.
If Bandaged: Remove bandage in 30-60 minutes and GENTLY HAND WASH tattoo with warm soapy water. (use antibacterial unscented hand soap.)
- DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF CLOTH OR LOOFAH.
- DO NOT REBANDAGE.
- PAT DRY WITH A CLEAN PAPER TOWEL – DO NOT RUB
Gently HAND wash area 2 times each day with warm, soapy water
starting 24-48 hours after, apply a small amount of unscented, hypo-allergenic lotion rubbing in well.
- DO NOT CAKE ON LOTION
- DO NOT USE: Lubriderm, Aquaphor, A&D, Vaseline, Baby Oil, Coconut Butter, Shea Butter or any other oil based products.
We Recommend GOLD BOND ULTIMATE HEALING LOTION
- DO NOT RUB OR PICK AT SCABS DURING HEALING.
- Loss of color and/or infection could occur. UNTIL TATTOO is COMPLETELY HEALED (a Minimum of 3 weeks)
- NO TANNING or SUN BEDS
- NO SWIMMING
- NO SOAKING IN BATH, SAUNA, OR JACUZZI.
Extreme sun exposure of the years can cause fading. Minimize this by use of sunblock with at least SPF 30.
