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Tattoo Aftercare

  • 1. After 1 hour, remove bandage and wash with warm water and unscented soap. Do not re-bandage.
  • 2. Wash tattoo 3 times a day and apply a thin film of Aquafor.  After 3 days use unscented hand lotion,  Dermassage, Lubrederm, or Noxema.
  • 3. Stay out of sunlight and tanning booths for 2 weeks.
  • 4. Do not soak tattoo in the tub, sauna, jacuzzi, or go swimming while your new tattoo is healing.
  • 5. Do not pick or rub he treated area while it is healingor infection/color loss can occur.
  • 6. Extreme sun exposure over the years can and will fade your tattoo.  This can be minimized by using a strong sunscreen, SPF50.
  • 7. Your tattoo should heal after 2 weeks.  Consult a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as redness at site, green/yellow discharge with bad smell and/or fever.

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