Tattoo Care

The first thing to remember about your tattoo is that this is a lifetime investment! 

Do not rely on information from friends about the care of your new tattoo. 

I will provide you with the proper care for the tattoo.

Generally, if your tattoo has been bandaged, leave it on for approximately two hours.

Then, wash it gently with Luke-warm water using regular bar soap.

Pat it dry with a clean paper towel, do not rub. This washing should occur two - three times a day.

Do no apply another bandage to the tattoo. Allow it to be exposed to air. This will help the healing process.

 Also, try to avoid tightly fitted clothing. Clean, soft,  loose clothing will be the best.

After washing, apply very thin coats of Bacitracin for the first 1-2 days ,

and then A&D Ointment there after and work it into the skin gently.

 Do not over apply. Use just enough so that the tattoo appears shiny.

If you can see the ointment on your skin, you are using too much.

Do not soak the tattoo in water or allow the shower spray directly onto it.

 Also, avoid swimming pools, lakes, the ocean, hot tubs or any other source of water, 

aside from the shower, until the tattoo is healed. Avoid getting the new tattoo sunburned 

 and once healed don’t forget the  sunscreen! All of these things can fade the tattoo and hinder the healing process.

When the tattoo begins the healing process, do not directly scratch the tattoo. Itching means healing

and a little bit of alcohol will relieve the itch. Also, do not pick the flakes of skin that may form.

 Let them fall off gradually. This will usually happen in anywhere from one to two weeks.

If swelling or redness occurs, you can use ice packs to help the swelling go down.

Most importantly, notify a doctor if you have even the slightest sign of infection. 

The healing process can be as little as one week or as long as four weeks or more depending on the size and

complexity of your particular design, and the level of care you are willing to provide.

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