*Tattoo Aftercare
IF USING PLASTIC WRAP
Leave on overnight (if possible)
Immediately after removing film, wash tattoo with warm, soapy water
Rinse, and pat dry with clean towel or paper towel. Do not rebandage
*** -Wash tattoo 1-2 times/day for the first week and 1 time/day for weeks 2 and 3
Peeling/flaking skin is normal, as is light scabbing, and occasional bruising
If the tattoo feels excessively itchy, apply fragrance-fee, dye-free lotion with clean hands
Wear soft, loose-fitting clothing over the tattooed area
If you feel you have excessive scabbing/bruising, contact your tattooer
Do not pick or scratch your healing tattoo
Do not submerge your tattoo in water.until scabs/peeling skin are gone. Showers are fine
Avoid prolonged sun exposure for the first month. After scabbing/peeling is done, sunblock should be worn at all times when in the sun.
IF USING SPRAY BANDAGE
Wait to wash tattoo for 2-3 days. Showering is fine, it can get a little wet.
After 2-3 days, begin following above care at ***
IF USING SECOND SKIN (SANIDERM/TEGADERM/ETC)
Leave on for 3 to 4 days if possible
If you get any fluid buildup underneath, remove bandage
If bandage is peeling up to the point of exposing part of the tattoo. remove it
After removal, begin following above care at ***
Contact health professional if there are signs of infection
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