Taking
Care of your New Tattoo
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Gently remove the bandage 2 hours after
getting your tattoo. |
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Wash your tattoo gently with an antibacterial
soap (e.g. Dial) in warm water. Use your
hands, Do not use a washcloth or a sponge.
Pat your tattoo dry. |
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Apply a light coating of A&D ointment
to your tattoo for the first 5 days. Then
switch to a hand moisturizer (e.g. Lubriderm) |
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Your tattoo will scab and flake off
tiny pieces of colored skin. This is normal.
Do not pick at the scabs or scratch your
tattoo. This will remove the color and
cause scarring. |
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Try to avoid prolonged exposure to
the sun. This may dull your tattoo. When
your tattoo is fully healed apply a strong
sunscreen to protect it from fading. |
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Tattoos normally take 30 days to fully
heal. |
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The
better you care for your tattoo the brighter
the color will remain. |
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If
you ever have any problems with your tattoo
contact your
artist immediately. |