Aftercare

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Regular Tattoo Aftercare Instructions:

Begin 1 hour after your tattoo by removing the bandage. Wash with warm water and mild liquid unscented anti-bacterial soap (such as Dial Gold). Pat dry with a clean dry paper towel. Ensure that the skin is dry and apply a VERY SMALL amount of Aquaphor. Rub the Aquaphor in as if you would lotion. Then pat the excess off with a clean paper towel. Repeat every 3 to 4 hours for the first 3 Days.Day 4 switch to unscented, water-based lotion such as Eucerin, or Curel. Continue washing the tattoo 2-3 times a day. Use the lotion for the next 2 weeks, applying 3-4 times a daily.Redemption:

Please follow Regular Tattoo Aftercare Instructions replacing the Aquaphor with the Redemption.Saniderm:

Saniderm was applied to your skin after the procedure. This is no care required during the first 24 hours the Saniderm is applied.After the 24hrs you will remove the Saniderm and wash well with a liquid mild unscented anti-bacterial soap. Once the tattoos is washed you will pat dry with a clean dry paper towel. Please let air dry for about 15 minutes.You will then apply the second bandage of Saniderm to the tattoo as the artist instructed upon receiving the tattoo. You will leave this bandage on for 3-5 days. Do NOT extend past 7 days.Day 3-5 remove the Saniderm and wash with a liquid mild unscented anti-bacterial soap. Once the tattoos is washed you will pat dry with a clean dry paper towel as you did before.Then apply unscented, water-based lotion such as Eucerin, or Curel. Continue washing the tattoo 2-3 times a day. Use the lotion for the next 2 weeks, applying 3-4 times a daily.

** The bandage may fill with a nasty fluid within the first 24hours. This is perfectly normal.**After you apply the second bandage as long as the area of the tattoo remains covered for your 3-5 days heal time you are great. If it starts to lift off the tattoo before your time ends. Please contact your artist immediately to discuss which step would be best to finish healing your tattoo.Things to Remember:Use a very small amount of ointment! As too much ointment will damage your tattoo!Take brief showers during this 2 week healing period. Avoid public water sources such as swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. for 1 month. Yes, this includes the ocean.Do not scrub or blot the newly tattooed area with cloths or towels. Blot or pat dry ONLY with a clean paper towel.Do NOT wear tight fitting clothing around or on the tattooed area until the tattoo is no longer shiny. If the tattoo scabs, do NOT pick at it. These scabs will come off in the shower as the area continues to heal naturally. Scrubbing or picking will damage the tattoo.Stay out of direct sunlight (real or artificial)Even after the healing period has elapsed, continue to use lotion on your tattoo. ALWAYS use sunscreen.If you have ANY questions or concerns, please contact us for further assistance.

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