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Standard Aftercare Instructions:

  • Always wash your hands prior to touching your tattoo
  • Remove your bandage 1 to 3 hours after your appointment
  • Using your hand, wash your tattoo with anti-bacterial soap (do NOT use a washcloth or loofa to wash your tattoo)
  • Pat your tattoo dry
  • After washing, apply a thin layer of ointment as recommended by your artist
  • Wash and apply ointment to your tattoo 3 times a day for the first 3 days, or if your tattoo is exposed to dirt or debris
  • After 4 days, switch to using moisturizing lotion for the next 3 weeks


Avoid the Following:

  • Do NOT allow your tattoo to be exposed to the sun for the first 3 weeks. After that, be sure and apply sunscreen if you have to expose your tattoo to the sun.
  • Do NOT soak your tattoo underwater for the first three weeks.
  • Do NOT do any strenuous exercise that results in sweating or stretching of the tattooed area for at least 48 hours.
  • Do NOT pick, itch, or scratch your tattoo
  • Do NOT shave over your tattoo
  • Let your tattoo breathe- do NOT re-bandage it or use petroleum based products like Neosporin or A&D.
  • Wear clean loose fitting clothing around your tattoo. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, swimming pools, and the ocean while healing.

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