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Tattoo Care

First Two Days

  • Remove bandages after 2 hours
  • Do Not re-bandage tattoo
  • Hand wash tattoo with an antibacterial soap
  • Pat dry with paper towel
  • Let air dry for a few hours

Next two weeks

  • Wash and air dry tattoo two times daily
  • Apply a small amount of unscented white hand lotion two times daily
  • Some minor scabbing may occur
  • Do not pick scabs, or your nose
  • No swimming, soaking, or tanning until healed

Forever

  • After tattoo is healed, protect your tattoo with a strong sun block
  • If signs of infection are present (pain, foul odor, or drainage) seek medical assistance