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Tattoo Aftercare

The life of your new tattoo is dependent upon the care that it receives during the first two
weeks of healing. If you follow these instructions, you shouldn't have any problems.

Always wash your hands before touching your new tattoo!
 
Leave the bandage on the tattoo for one or two hours.
 
After removing the bandage, gently wash your tattoo with anti-bacterial soap and water - Preferably a shower. Pat dry with a clean dry towel.

Do not reapply a bandage!

Take normal showers ( No bathtubs! )for the first two weeks and use a clean towel to pat dry.
Do not put anything on it for the first 2 days!
 
After the 3rd day you may use small amounts ( A drop or two ) of perfume & dye free plain white lotion (Lubriderm, Keri, Eucerin, Suave brand etc. etc.) The milder...the better.

Always wash your hands before applying lotion!
 
Wear loose fitting cotton clothes over your new tattoo.

Absolutely no tight or constricting clothing!
 
For the first two weeks, take normal showers (No baths!) and gently pat dry with a clean towel.
 
No direct sunlight for 4 weeks! No pools, saunas, hot tubs for at least 3 weeks!

NO Alcohol!
NO Hydrogen Peroxide!
NO Bar Soap!
NO Vaseline or other Ointments!
 
DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO!!
 
After your tattoo is completely healed you may use a high spf sunblock to protect your tattoo.
 
If you follow our instructions, you will have no problems.
If you have any questions you may feel free to call
us at (404) 781-8000
or click here to email one of us.


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