AFTERCARE
FOR YOUR TATTOO
Leave the bandage on for at least two hours. Do net re-bandage or leave on overnight.
Wash tattoo immediately after bandage remaoval with a liquid anti-bacterial
soap. Do not use a wash cloth; wash tattoo with soap, water, and your hands.
It is very important to wash your tattoo 4-5 times a day for at least 3 days.
Remeber, your tattoo is an open wound. Keeping it clean will reduce your chances
of infection.
After about 3 days your tattoo will start drying out. You will want to apply
lotion to keep it from getting dry. I recommend Lubriderm, Curel, or Eucerin.
Avoid any lotions with perfumes, petroleum jelly, or aloe vera. Continueapplying
lotion 3-4 times a day for at least 3 weeks.
Avoid direct sunlight and soaking the tattoo in water
(ie beaches, pools, jacuzzis, bath tubs).
Do not scratch or pick at tattoo while healing. It should take about a week
before your tattoo finishes peeling and another two before it is completely
healed. Remember, your tattoo artist has only done half the job. The rest is
up to you. Aftercare is very important.
If you have any complications, please feel free to call 808-234-1501.
