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.