How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo
Keep the bandage on for at least 3 hours
If you have a SaniDerm bandage, which is a clear film, then try to keep it on for 24-48 hours. If you have a non see thru bandage take it off after 6 hours.
Wash your tattoo as soon as you remove the bandage
Use white fragrance free soap, hot water, and your fingertips. Wash gently and rinse several times until skin is completely clean. Blot dry with a clean towel and air dry for 5 minutes.
Apply Aquaphor
Rub it into the skin until it disappears.
Wash tattoo 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks
After 3 days you can switch
to a lighter lotion if you prefer.
Your tattoo will itch. DO NOT pick or scratch!
You may tap or lightly slap your tattoo. using lotion will help.
No soaking or swimming for 2 weeks
No sun for 3 weeks
use sunscreen any time you get enough sun to tan.
If you have further questions please call me
Don’t ask your friends unless they are
a professionally licensed tattooists.