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TattooAftercareSuggestions
Congratulations! You got it!
And now it's time to take good care of your new tattoo!
- Remove the bandage in 2 hours.
- Wash tattoo in cold water with mild soap gently with clean hands.
- Blot dry it with lint free paper towel (Bouty).
- Air dry it for 15 min.
- Apply thin layer of antibiotic ointment, wait 15 min. and blot dry it.
- Apply antibiotic ointment for 2 days, 3-4 times a day.
- On the 3-rd day switch to vitamin A&E, or A&D cream and apply it
4-5 times a day till tattoo heals and at least once a day for 30 days after.
- Before going to the shower, apply thick layer of antibiotic ointment
to keep water from coming in; work around the area.
- After the shower, blot dry it and do not reapply anything for a few hours;
continue reapplying whatever you were applying on the given day.
- No chlorinated water, swimming pools and saunas; take it easy on working out,
give your body a break till tattoo heals.
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun and tanning beds (black&gray tattoos
for 30 days, color once - 60 days).
- If tattoo gets itchy - do not scratch it directly, scratch gently around it, or slap it.
- Try to avoid sleeping on the tattoo side while it is healing.
- Do not pick scabs, if there are any, let them fall off naturally.
- Wear loose, clean clothing.
- Enjoy your tattoo!
