TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Always wash your hands before caring for your tattoo

For traditional pad & wrap bandages, keep your tattoo bandaged for around 4-6 hours after the initial tattoo procedure

For adhesive transparent film bandages, this bandage can be worn for up to 5 days as long as there are no fluids leaking out of the bandage and there are no signs of allergic reaction

After removing your bandage, wash your tattoo with warm water and antibacterial soap

Pat the tattoo dry with a paper towel

If using a traditional pad and wrap healing and you wish to bandage your tattoo overnight, remove pad and wrap, wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap, then use plastic wrap to cover your tattoo, do not apply lotion before wrapping. Wash your tattoo again in the morning, and again 1-2 times a day for the next week.

Unscented lotion can be used to moisturize your tattoo, as needed, when it feels dry.

Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, baths, and natural swimming areas for the first two weeks after the initial tattoo procedure.

Keep pets away from the affected area.

Allow scabs to flake off naturally. It is normal for your tattoo to become itchy during this time. Applying a thin layer of unscented lotion helps soothe the itch.

Avoid contact with gym equipment, contact sports, and other activities that might put your tattoo at risk of infection

Average healing time is 1-2 weeks.