TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations! Now that you have your new tattoo, you want to take care of it. From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don’t take care of it. It is very important that you follow these instructions. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken. LEAVE YOUR BANDAGE ALONE: Your artist took great care to cover up your new tattoo for a good reason – to keep airborne bacteria from causing an infection. Leave the bandage on for a maximum of two (2) hours. NEVER RE-BANDAGE YOUR TATTOO. If you work in dirty conditions, loose clothing to cover your brand new tattoo will be sufficient. Never re-bandage your tattoo. WASH AND TREAT: After you remove the bandage you must wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and unscented antibacterial soap to gently wash away any ointment and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Pat dry (do not rub) with a clean towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of ointment. Continue this procedure three times a day for the next three days always using the ointment sparingly. After the third day, continue to keep it clean and apply unscented and uncolored lotion or moisturizers for two weeks. Do not use anything with dyes or perfumes. Do not use NEOSPORIN, VASELINE, OR ANY THING ELSE YOUR FRIEND RECOMMENDED! SCABBING AND PEELING: After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. This is normal- don’t panic. You also may experience some itching just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. Don’t pick and don’t scratch! If the skin itches or it is peeling, apply a light amount of lotion to soothe. • Do not re-bandage the tattoo PLEASE CALL TATTOO NATION WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE IN REGARDS TO YOUR NEW TATTOO! 973-812-4870 |