TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
Always wash your hands before taking care of your tattoo.
Remove bandage 1-3 hours after leaving the studio.
Wash your tattoo with warm water and a mild liquid soap. Rinse well.
Pat your tattoo dry with a clean paper towel.
Apply a thin layer of healing salve.
You will want to wash and care for your tattoo at least 2-3 times a day. You may need to provide extra care depending on the location of your tattoo, and your daily activities.
You will want to keep up on aftercare until your tattoo is completely healed; this could take between 1-3 weeks.
DURING HEALING
Avoid clothing that can rub your tattoo.
Make sure to wear clean clothes, and have clean sheets on your bed.
Do not pick or scratch the tattoo. If it gets itchy apply a small amount of salve.
Avoid direct sunlight to the tattoo until it is healed.
You can shower normally, however take care when using heavily scented body washes and shampoos; you do not want to get them into the tattoo.
Avoid exposure to, or contact with pet fur and/or dander.
Avoid any activities that can damage your tattoo.
SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY UNEXPECTED REDNESS, TENDERNESS, SWELLING, RASH, OR UNEXPECTED DRAINAGE FROM THE TATTOO SITE, OR IF YOU EXPERIENCE A FEVER WITHIN 24 hours OF THE TATTOO, CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER.