1) Leave the initial bandage on for a minimum of 3 hours ( no longer than 8 hours) NEVER RE-BANDAGE YOUR TATTOO! 2) WASH YOUR HANDS! Immediately upon removing the bandages, wash the tattoo using a mild antibacterial soap (fragrance free). Using warm water and your fingertips (no washcloth or sponges), wash the tattoo 3 to 5 times a day to remove any ointment and plasma. The tattoo will feel slimy at first. Do this for the first 4 days then switch to 1-2 times a day. 3) Pat your tattoo dry using a clean dry soft towel or good quality paper towel. 4) Always allow your tattoo to air dry for 10-15 additional minutes before applying any ointment. ATTENTION!!! *The wound (TATTOO) will open every time it is soaked with water. if you smear the ointment on the the tattoo while it is still wet or moist and not fully dried, The TATTOO will take longer to close again which will most certainly cause the wound to push out plasma that turns into scabs later on (which you don't want!). With a scab on the tattoo it will take longer to heal, and you might loose some color on those spots...which scab up as a result of this! So BE CAREFUL AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS and take care of your art!! 5) Using your fingertips, apply a super (thin) film of ointment (A+D or our preferred shop ointment). Do not use what your friends tell you to use, or take healing advise from your friends. We are experienced in our profession, with that in mind please use what WE recommend. It also guarantees your tattoo. Keep the tattoo moist, not greasy or goopy, If your tattoo is shiny you have too much ointment on and you need to pat it off with a clean dry towel! (do not let your tattoo completely dry out). 6) You might experience a little bit of oozing for the first couple of days. The oozing is plasma which is your bodies natural healing mechanism for clotting and building a (scab), which you don't want. When this occurs pat it off with a clean soft white paper towel. You will notice your design on the towel, this is totally normal (DON'T PANIC). Washing and patting keeps this plasma off so you get little to no scab. 7) Everyone's body heals at different rates, on the average your tattoo will start to peel and flake in about 4 days. Don't pick or scratch at it, let the thin scab flake or peel naturally. 8) Your tattoo on average should be finished flaking and peeling around 7 to 10 days. When your tattoo is done peeling quit using the ointment and switch to lotion (Non-Scented) that We recommend, for an additional 1 to 2 weeks (It does not hurt to keep using the lotion on your tattoo after its healed). 9) DONT'S FOR 2 WEEKS! **NO** Swimming, Saunas, Hot tubs, Shaving over your tattoo. Avoid direct sun light on your fresh tattoo, this includes tanning booths. If at all possible, keep clothing off your tattoo. If not possible, wear loose soft material, stay away from jeans (denim) and like materials. 10) After at least 4 weeks of healing, if your going to be in direct sunlight or tan we highly recommend using SPF 45+ sun block on your tattoo to keep it bright and looking healthy. Attention: Tattoos on Lower Body Extremities, (ie: Legs, Arms) May require elevation, If your tattoo becomes red or irritated or Throbbing, relax and get off your feet! Use Common sense & Elevate your tattoo, It could make all the difference in the world! Remember, the tattoo is your responsibility after you leave the studio. Use common sense. WE Guarantee Our Work! We offer a touch up period of 90 days from the date of your tattoo at no charge! Attention: If your tattoo becomes damaged due to your own negligence and per not following our instructions touch up will become your own responsibility! AGAIN!!! DO NOT TAKE HEALING ADVISE FROM YOUR FRIENDS! |
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