How To Care For Your New Tattoo

• Remove bandage after 2–4 hours. If bandage sticks to tattoo, wet the area with luke–warm water and slide the bandage off.
• Wash the area gently with mild antibacterial soap and water. Using clean hands, make sure to remove all excess ointment, blood and ink. Pat dry with a clean towel. DO NOT SCRUB.
• Apply a VERY THIN LAYER of bacitracin or A&D ointment 2–3 times a day for 2–3 days. After that, apply a mild fragrance-free moisturizing lotion until the tattoo settles into the skin (3weeks to one month). Curel or Lubriderm work well.
• You do not have to re-bandage your tattoo

NO SUN for 2 weeks. NO SWIMMING or SOAKING for 2 weeks, showers are fine and will help to keep area clean. NO SCRATCHING OR PICKING YOUR TATTOO.

Your Tattoo may peel for a while, this is just old skin and excess ink and is a normal part of the healing process.

Please feel free to call with any questions.