Tattoo Aftercare

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For second skin: keep on for 2-4 days before removing. To remove, put bandage under warm, running water and pull bandage in direction of hair growth. DO NOT RIP OFF LIKE A BAND-AID. Throw away bandage and continue aftercare. 

For plastic wrap: keep on for 4-6 hours or until you get home. Remove tape/gauze and remove wrap. Throw away bandage. Rinse under warm, running water and continue aftercare. 

Put tattooed area under warm, running water. With clean hands, apply unscented, mild, anti bacterial soap to wash tattoo. Use this to gently rub away any excess ink, plasma or dead skin.  Rinse and put dry or air dry with a clean towel.

Once dry, apply a thin amount of unscented lotion, just enough to cover the tattoo. DO NOT OVER APPLY. 

Repeat twice daily for 3-4 weeks until tattoo is fully healed. 

DO...

-wash hands before touching tattoo. 

-hydrate your skin. 

-contact your doctor in case of infection. 

AFTER FULLY HEALED: for better longterm results, frequently lotion tattoo and apply sunscreen when outside. 

DO NOT... 

-Go swimming in lakes, pools, oceans, hot tubs, etc. 

-go into direct sunlight. 

-pick at your tattoo/scabs.

-soak in baths, water, etc. 

-consume alcohol for the next few days after tattoo. 

-engage in any heavy exercise and/or excessive sweating.