Tattoo Aftercare Procedure

• Remove your sterile bandage in 3-5 hours and wash the area with cool, soapy water. Gently pat the area dry with a clean towel. Do not rub the skin.

• Apply a very thin layer of "bacitracin" or other antibacterial cream/lotion (i.e. Aquafor / A&D Lotion) as often as needed to keep the tattoo moist at all times. Do this for the first four days.

• After four days, switch to unscented skin cream or lotion. NEVER use "petroleum jelly".

• Do not cover with a bandage. Your tattoo needs to breathe. Showers are fine…but not baths. No pools … no jacuzzis … no ocean bathing for two weeks.

• Your tattoo may peel for a while. This is just the old skin and some bits of excess ink. It is normal.

• Your tattoo will be fine once healed.

• Protect your tattoo from direct sunlight and it will be bright and fresh for many years. Use a sun block with a rating of "40" or stronger.

• Do not drink alcohol for twenty-four hours following the tattoo.

• If you notice signs of infection (pus, redness, and swelling) or increased bleeding at the site of the tattoo, you should contact your doctor immediately.