Aftercare

Aftercare is a vital step in having a problem-free tattoo experience. Please follow the following aftercare instructions carefully for best results and to avoid problems such as infection.

Days 1-14

• Keep your bandage on for 2-3 hours.
• After 2-3 hours, you may remove your bandage carefully with clean, washed hands. If it sticks, carefully wet the bandage and remove it slowly.
• Once uncovered, gently clean your tattoo with mild warm water and a non-alcohol-based liquid soap, then gently blot to dry with a clean towel or paper towels. Do not scrub, rub harshly, or scratch the treated area.
• Wash your tattoo two – three times per day for 14 days.
• After each wash, use A&D ointment, a non-scented lotion or gentle organic butter you have no allergies to. Apply a thin layer as often as possible to prevent your tattoo from drying out. If it feels dry and tight, apply the ointment. Be careful not to put too thick of a layer on. If you put the ointment on too heavy, you will lose color and definition. Continue to apply a thin layer of ointment at least twice a day until you no longer have scabs.
• Never peel or pick any part of your tattoo. If you do, you will lose color, resulting in additional expense in re-coloring.

DOs and DON’Ts

• DO NOT use alcohol to clean your tattoo.
• DO NOT pick, peel, rub or scratch your tattoo.
• DO NOT let your tattoo dry out.
• DO NOT let others touch the tattooed area, as it is technically wounded skin.
• DO NOT expose your tattoo to direct sunlight or tanning beds for at least two weeks. (After two weeks, you may use a sunblock of a minimal SPF 30 to prevent burning or color fading of your tattoo.)
• DO NOT soak in the sauna, steam bath, bathtub, dams, rivers, or oceans for at least two weeks.
• DO NOT allow water to beat directly onto the tattoo while showering for at least one week.
• DO NOT expose the tattoo to chlorine—no swimming in pools or hot tubs.
• DO NOT wear makeup or apply any products other than the supplied ointment on the treated area.
• Allergic Reaction or Infection: It is rare, but there is a chance of allergic reaction or infection. If you are uncomfortable, please visit your physician for further information.

ONCE HEALED:

• Avoid hot steam showers as they can cause dehydrated skin and inflammation/cellular breakdown.
• After the healing period, always use a sunblock with SPF to prevent sun fading.