Tattoo Care Instructions
You are responsible for the care of your tattoo. The tools and implements used on your tattoo are completely sterile, If your tattoo becomes infected you only have yourself to blame. If you follow the instructions on this care sheet the likelihood of complications is minimal.
The most important thing you need to know about the care of your new tattoo is not to touch it unless you are cleaning it with freshly washed hands, Your hands are the dirtiest part of your body. If you play with or pick your tattoo you are all but guaranteed to lose color or get an infection.
1) Wash your hands thoroughly before touching/washing your healing tattoo.
2) Take bandage off in 2 hours
3) Wash tattoo carefully with lukewarm soapy water DO NOT SCRUB and please use unscented soap
4) Lightly pat the tattoo until dry with a clean towel or a paper towel… DO NOT RUB
5) Apply a very thin coat of Bacitracin ointment at least 3 times a day for 3-5 days
6) Apply a non scented skin care lotion (Lubriderm) until your skin is healed
Be
sure to sleep on freshly clean linen and wear clean clothes
Don’t rub your new tattoo on furniture.
Although re-bandaging a tattoo is not recommended, if covering the tattoo is necessary a sterile bandage or dressing should be used.
Be sure and wash the tattoo every night and morning… DO NOT SOAK
Avoid tattoo exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from swimming/soaking in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks.
Some people have an allergic reaction to the ointment they use. If you notice a rash around your tattoo, try Lubriderm. If problem persists contact your physician.
If you have a severe reaction/infection contact your physician and the Health Department..
Tattoos heal quickly BUT fading can still be a problem
Apply hand lotion once a day until dryness stops
(Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, Nivea, etc)
Tanning fades tattoos!!!
Always cover fully healed tattoo with a strong sun block
DO NOT RUIN YOUR INVESTMENT
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