TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

The aftercare of your tattoo will greatly determine the way your tattoo will look once it has fully healed.

• Wear your bandage for around 2 hours then remove it and wash the tattoo gently with Dial Antibacterial Soap.

• Gently pat dry with a paper towel. Do not rub back and forth.

• Apply a very thin layer of Aquaphor ointment to your tattoo a few minutes after washing. Pat off extra Aquaphor if you applied too much. You should not have build up of ointment on your tattoo.

• You will need to wash your new tattoo 2 to 3 times daily (as explained above) and re-apply Aquaphor as needed.

• Use the Aquaphor for 3-4 days after receiving your tattoo, then transition to using a non-scented skin moisturizer (Curell, Lubriderm, etc.) several times a day.

• DO NOT PICK SCABS! This will cause your tattoo to bleed and will pull ink out of your skin.

• Avoid body wash, lotions and shampoos that have fragrances. These can cause skin irritation.

• Do not swim or soak in water (hot tub, etc.) for at least 2 weeks. This will cause heavy scabbing resulting in loss of pigment and potential infection.

• Avoid direct exposure to the sun or tanning beds. This will cause your tattoo to heal poorly and fade pigments.

• After the tattoo has fully healed, you should wear sunscreen over it when spending long periods in direct sunlight. This will help prevent fading and keep your tattoo looking bright and new. Do not apply any sunscreen on a tattoo that has not fully healed.

• Wear loose clothing over your tattoo while it heals to avoid any rubbing that may pull off scabs.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (606) 637-2222.

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