TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Leave clear second skin bandage on for four to six days
You will notice ink/blood/plasma pooling under bandage, do not freak out. That is normal and part of the healing process
Do not soak your bandage (no baths, swimming, hot tubs or saunas)
When showering, do not let the water hit the bandage directly
Avoid getting soap under bandage edges. If you do, make sure you rinse soap out
Do not expose to direct sunlight
Do not work out or do any activities that involve excessive sweating
When removing bandage, peel off slowly under warm water when showering

AFTER REMOVAL

Wash gently with non scented soap
Pat dry with paper towel
Apply a tiny amount of non scented lotion (Lubriderm) once or twice per day only when tattoo is feeling dry and tight
If any adhesive is left behind after removal, do not force it off. It will come off on its own after a few washes
If your blood/plasma leak out of bandage during healing process, contact your artist to clean and reapply a new bandage
If you have a buildup of sweat, remove bandage and follow Traditional Aftercare Instructions below
If you notice irritation on the skin around the bandage, peel bandage off and follow Traditional After care instructions below

Remove your bandage after four hours (DO NOT exceed 8 hours)
Wash your hands before touching your fresh tattoo
Wash tattoo well with your clean hands and mild unscented soap (Dove/Ivory)·
Pat dry with clean paper towel
Wash everyday when you take a shower or when you think the tattoo has been exposed to dirt or pets. We recommend washing two times per day: in the morning and just before bed
Let your tattoo dry out for at least three days after application of tattoo (no cream)
After three days, apply lotion that your aftercare specialist has suggested or you may use unscented hand lotion (Lubriderm)
Apply a small amount of lotion and rub in very well
Do not apply lotion more than once a day unless your tattoo is very dry

YOUR DO NOT'S DURING HEALING PROCESS

DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO (DRY, FLAKY, ITCHY IS NORMAL)
DO NOT SOAK YOUR TATTOO IN BATH/LAKE/POOL/HOT TUB/SIT IN SAUNA UNTIL TATTOO IS FULLY HEALED
DO NOT EXPOSE TATTOO DURING HEALING TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TANNING BEDS
DO NOT OVER MOISTURIZE YOUR TATTOO (ONCE THE CREAM IS ON, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE CREAM OR FEEL IT ON YOUR SKIN. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE APPLYING LOTION, LOTION SHOULD BE RUBBED IN WELL)
DO NOT USE ANY SCENTED LOTIONS OR SOAPS
DO NOT WEAR TIGHT CLOTHING OVER THE AREA OF YOUR FRESH TATTOO
DO NOT LET YOUR FRESH TATTOO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY ANIMALS OR PET HAIR
DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR TATTOO
DO NOT TOUCH YOUR TATTOO WITH UNWASHED HANDS (THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD BE TOUCHING IS WHEN YOU ARE WASHING IT OR APPLYING LOTION) AND KEEP YOUR TATTOO OFF ALL DIRTY SURFACES
DO NOT WORK OUT OR SWEAT PROFUSELY FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE APPLICATION OF YOUR TATTOO