AFTERCARE
• Wash hands with ANTIBACTERIAL soap BEFORE and AFTER touching the tattoo
• Wash tattoo with UNSCENTED soap and warm water
• After washing, pat dry with paper towel and apply small amount of Aquaphor or unscented lotion
• 3 times daily apply ointment after washing DO NOT apply thick coat; LESS IS MORE
• Protect fresh tattoo from grease, oil, dirt, metal etc.
• Layer will fall off, when layer does fall off continue or switch to a unscented lotion
• DO NOT rub, scratch, pick or let tattoo dry out
•DO NOT use Vaseline, petroleum jelly, alcohol or peroxide
•DO NOT expose to sunlight for at least 2 weeks
•DO NOT submerge tattoo in bath, pools, or saunas for 2 weeks
• Healing process usually takes 2-3 weeks but can vary
FILM DRESSING
• Clean and dry the new tattoo and surrounding skin (lotions or ointments are not necessary).
• Cut the aftercare bandage to allow at least 1 inch to be in contact with undamaged skin. Extra room is suggested in highly mobile areas.
• Peel off the paper backing to reveal the adhesive side.
• Gently apply the bandage using light pressure. For best results, ensure that the skin is in a neutral position.
• Remove the plastic backing, leaving only the aftercare bandage on the skin.
• Wear the first bandage for 8-24 hours, depending on how much the tattoo weeps. Remove the first aftercare bandage, clean and dry the area, and apply a second bandage.
It is normal for blood and fluids to collect under the bandage.
A second bandage can be worn for several days. Apply a third piece if needed.
• Do not wear any piece longer than 7 days.
* The Tattoo is YOUR responsibility once you leave the studio *
Questions or problems with aftercare? Please call the Studio at 610.351.1122