Tattoo Aftercare
• Leave the bandage overnight or 12 hours • 48 hours for Saniderm • Remove bandage, gently wash with CLEAN HANDS, warm water and gentle unscented soap. Rinse thoroughly! • WASH 3x a day, air dry & apply unscented salve or moisturizer. • For the next few days wash your tattoo and use moisturizer sparingly twice a day. • DO NOT pick or scrub at your tattoo, leave it be! Wear loose, clean, breathable clothing over the fresh tattoo. • Avoid direct sun for 2 weeks, avoid hot tubs and baths for at least 1 week, showers are fine. • Do not shave over your new tattoo for at least two weeks, until there is no scabbing, peeling or shininess on or around the site of the tattoo. Good tattoo aftercare helps to prevent scabs, infection, and keeping the tattooed skin moisturized - but not overly so! There is no going back in time with tattoo aftercare! Your new tattoo may be sore for the rest of the day, or for the next few days. It may look red and swollen, and the area will also likely feel warm to the touch due to the increased blood flow to the area. This is your body’s way of healing itself by flooding the area with oxygenated blood and nutrients. |