The life of your tattoo greatly depends on the care that you give it during the healing period. The tattoo can take anywhere from 10-20 days to fully heal.
These are our recommended instructions:
± Please leave bandage on for 2-4 hours. This is the only bandage that your tattoo will ever need. Please do not re-bandage. If you experience difficulty in removing the bandage, or if it seems to be sticking to the tattooed area, get the bandage wet and then gently pull off.
± Once the tattoo is exposed, use CLEAN hands to gently, yet thoroughly,
wash the entire tattooed area with a quality anti-bacterial soap.
Please do not use a sponge or washcloth to clean the tattoo, as this
will only irritate it. Also, do not let the shower perpetually “hit”
the tattoo. Soaking the tattoo in a bath is also not recommended until
the tattoo is fully healed. Swimming in lakes, saltwater, or swimming
pools is not to be done during the healing process.
± Once the tattoo is washed, gently pat it dry with a clean towel, then
immediately begin to apply a white unscented lotion to the tattooed
area. We recommend Curel or Lubriderm. Gently rub an appropriate amount
of the lotion on the tattoo every couple of hours for the first 2
weeks after receiving the tattoo. After a few days, the tattoo may
begin to peel or lightly scab. Continue to apply lotion until your
skin stops peeling.
Keep
your tattoo away from:
» Dirt, dust, sand etc «
» Chemicals and harsh cleaners «
» The sun or tanning beds «
» Perfumes or body fragrances «
After your tattoo is healed, you must always use a sun block to keep
it from being burned. Otherwise, the tattoo will fade. Take good care
your tattoo and your skin and you will enjoy your tattoo for many
years to come. If you have any questions please give us a call.