Aftercare
It is important to take good care of your tattoo following your appointment. Please see below for tattoo aftercare instructions.
Caring for your Tattoo
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Keep the bandage on for 7 days
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Carefully remove the bandage
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Gently wash the tattoo with your hands using a mild, unscented soap with warm water. Do not scrub, or exfoliate. Rinse clean
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Pat the tattoo dry with clean paper towel
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Apply a small amount of unscented lotion on your tattoo once or twice per day
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Your tattoo should be fully healed in 2-3 weeks
What to Avoid
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Avoid sun exposure to the tattoo until it is fully healed. Once it is fully healed, always apply sunscreen when in the sun
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Avoid any swimming pools, hot tubs, oceans, saunas, etc until your tattoo is fully healed. Showers are fine
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Avoid any physical activity for 7 days after getting your tattoo
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Avoid wearing clothing that is tight fitting or rubs on the tattoo
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Leave your tattoo alone, do not pick or scratch at it
Special Attention
Caring for your tattoo is your responsibility, so it is extremely important to follow the aftercare instructions to ensure that your tattoo will heal properly.