AFTERCARE

 

1. Leave wrap on for 4-6 hours.

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2. Take a shower and/or clean the tattoo with warm water and mild soap (preferably Dial). Do not fully submerge your tattoo in water.

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3. Follow your shower by running cold water over the tattoo right after you get out (cold water will close the pores back up to lock the ink in).

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4. Pat the tattoo dry DO NOT rub.

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5. Apply a THIN coat of Bacitracin to the area, less is more.

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6. For bigger sessions put an ice pack on the area for 20 minutes to reduce swelling.

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7. The washing and application of Bacitracin should be repeated several times through the day for the next three days (approximately 3-5 times a day).

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8. On the third day STOP using the Bacitracin and switch to a non-fragrant lotion (such as Lubriderm) until tattoo is completely healed approximately 2 weeks (apply lotion 3-5 times a day as needed).

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BIG NO-NO’S

1. No swimming, Jacuzzis, ocean water, sun tanning, or spray tans for two weeks! Don’t hesitate to ask your tattoo artist if something you plan to do may affect your tattoo.

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2. No picking at the tattoo or itching!

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THINGS to REMEMBER

 

 

Your tattoo is an OPEN WOUND and should be treated as such. Fresh tattoos are more likely to get an infection within the first 4-6 hours and ignoring these directions will increase that risk. Please take care of the art you just purchased; because remember IT IS PERMANENT.