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The care given to your tattoo during the first several days of its life is crucial.
 
INITIALLY:

• Keep bandage on tattoo for 8-12 hours, preferably overnight.
• Afterwards, remove bandage.
• If the bandage sticks, apply lukewarm water on the area and remove carefully. Gently wash tattoo with mild soap and lukewarm water.
• Be sure to remove all surface blood, ink and Vaseline. Lightly pat dry.

DO NOT:

• Re-bandage tattoo.                                   
• Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly.
• Apply alcohol.
• Scrub or scratch tattoo.

DAILY CARE FOR YOUR TATTOO UNTIL IT IS HEALED:
 
Apply minimal coats of lotion that contains no aloe or fragrance no more than twice a day. Be sure to wash tattoo thoroughly beforehand.

DO NOT :

• Pick scab.
• Expose to direct sunlight for at least two weeks.
• Swim, soak in sauna, steam, or bath for at least one week (showering is okay).

After the scab has fallen off, there will be a period of adjustment for the new skin. Hand lotion should be generously applied.

If you have any questions concerning your new tattoo, please call us at Skin Illustrations.