How you take care of your tattoo after it is done is almost as important as picking an artist and shop. They are very easy to care for, but if you go in a pool or get sun on it right after it is done, then the work will suffer. Below is a general after care guideline.
Tattoo After Care
How to care for your tattoo...
1. If your tattoo has been wrapped, leave the wrapping on for one hour. If it has been covered with a bandage, leave the bandage on for 2 hours. Otherwise, go to step 2.
2. After removing the dressing or in one hour, gently wash your tattoo with your
fingertips using warm water and anti-bacterial soap.
DO NOT use a wash cloth or sponge on a new tattoo for 2 weeks.
3. Rinse off and pat dry with a soft cloth (DO NOT WIPE).
You will need to "pat dry" your new tattoo for the next 2 weeks. Apply a thin layer of Aquaphor to the tattooed area 4 times a day for 3 days.
4. On the 4th day, switch to Curel lotion. Apply Curel lotion periodically if the tattoo feels dry and/or tight. Use the lotion as needed for the next few days.
Keep your tattoo moist and clean at all times until it is completely healed.
5. If your tattoo starts flaking or scabbing, DO NOT pick or scratch at it. Let the tattoo flake off on it's own.
6. DO NOT put a covering (i.e. bandage) on your new tattoo.
The more air that you tattoo receives, the faster it will heal.
7. DO NOT expose your new tattoo to the sun for the first 2 weeks.
8. DO NOT soak your new tattoo for the first 2 weeks.
No baths (showers are fine), hot tubs, swimming pools, saunas or the ocean.
9. For the best results and color retention, always apply spf 45 or higher
sunscreen to your new tattoo, after it has healed, when ever the tattoo is going to be exposed to the sun.
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