Tattoo Aftercare

Common Sense Tattoo After Care Instructions:

The first rule is to use common sense...

Do not touch or let others touch your new tattoo unless their hands are freshly washed thoroughly...

Keep your tattoo clean, and do not expose to hostile environments or chemicals...

Do not let unqualified people tell you what to do, if you have a question, refer to the care instructions that came with your tattoo, or contact your tattoo artist...

Leave the bandage on 2 to 4 hours...

Wash thoroughly with soap and water. This is an important step, make sure you remove all the grease and the residue...

Blot dry, do not rub. Allow to dry well before covering with clothing. High bacteria locations, like feet, change your socks twice daily...

Do not compress the fresh tattoo with tight clothing or belts, etc...

With clean hands put a non-greasy lotion on your tattoo 3-5 times daily, rub in throroughly, do not leave a coating or residue...Do not use bacitracin, polysporin, neosporin or any other topical antibiotics. Greasy lotions will cause you to loose color and prolong healing time...

Do not soak, swim, or sauna for at least two weeks...

Do not expose to sun for at least three weeks...

Do not pick at or otherwise traumatize your fresh tattoo...

Your new tattoo will heal in about two to three weeks. Maybe less if you followed the instructions carefully...

What you can expect:

scabbing phase 3-7 days
dry flaky skin phase 3-7 days
leathery phase 3-7 days