TATTOO AFTERCARE
The first few days and weeks for a new tattoo are probably the most important for your new tattoo. Make sure you care for it properly!
Below is the healing procedure do's and don'ts we recommend.
1. Leave the bandage that you received after the tattoo on for 2 to 10 hours.
Tattoo’s will ooze, this is a normal part of the healing process. The bandage is
there to keep air-born bacteria and any other
contaminants in the environment from
invading your wound.
2. Make sure your hands have been washed thoroughly before you remove the bandage.
3.
After removing the bandage cleanse the tattoo area with soap and water. Do not
scrub the tattoo with a brush or towel.
(this should not be done until the
tattoo has healed)
The idea behind the washing is to eliminate any dead cells have been allowed to accumulate on the surface.
4. Dry the tattoo area by gently patting the area with a clean, towel.
5. Let the tattoo dry completely (about 10 min.)
6. Lightly rub on a thin layer of ointment. Our staff will supply you with a specific product.
7. You do not need to re-bandage
8. For daily care, apply ointment approx. 3 times a day for about a week to 10 days maximum.
Don't let the tattoo dry out.
The ointment should be applied heavily enough to look shinny. Too thin and the surface can dry and prolong healing.
You may need to apply more or less often, depending on you and your environment.
After a few days you may notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. it is at this point in the healing process that your tattoo will begin to itch. Resist the urge to satisfy your desire to scratch, rub, or pick at the tattoo!!
Remember the treatment your tattoo receives in the first few weeks are the most important days of it's life!
NO swimming, DON’T soak in a hot tub or bath, DON’T use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on your new tattoo.
DON’T pick or scratch the tattoo!! DON’T, participate in activities that will make you sweat.
DO stay out of the sun until your tattoo has healed completely.
Apply sun cream to tattoo after it has healed whenever it is exposed to the sun to protect it from damaging ultra violet rays.