Aftercare Instructions

Allow up to 2 weeks for healing. Here’s how to best care for your tattoo during that time:

• Remove your wrap after 1 hour

• As soon as you remove your wrap, give your new tattoo a good, thorough cleaning with warm water and antibacterial soap and then rinse with cold water

• Pat-dry your tattoo with a clean towel

• Apply a thin coat of Aquaphor on your tattoo, massaging the ointment into the skin for about 3-5 minutes

  Repeat the washing and ointment steps 3-4 times a day for the next 3-4 days

• After day 3-4 you may switch to unscented lotion (we recommend Eucerin healing lotion) until your tattoo is completely healed

• Properly wash hands prior to touching your new tattoo throughout the entire healing process

• Use clean bed linen and towels throughout the entire healing process

• Avoid sun exposure

• Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, baths, lakes, etc.

• • Choose clothing carefully

Normal side effects for the first couple days after a tattoo are: swelling, redness, hotness in the area, pain or tenderness. You can apply an ice pack if needed. Feel free to contact me with any concerns you may have.

Please consult a physician if you notice any signs of infection or allergic reaction such as a bumpy rash, pus, chills or fever, prolonged redness or swelling, worsening pain.