Aftercare Instructions

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!

· Wear the bandage for 24 hours minimum, depending on how much the tattoo weeps.

· Wash your tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid soap. Be gentle, do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands.

· Gently pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel. Do not rub, or use a fabric with a rough surface.

· Rub a small amount of ointment on your tattoo. You may use Weber Vitamin E, A&D, an unscented lotion (with no alcohol in the lotion) or Hustle Butter Deluxe tattoo ointment – whatever you know you’re not allergic to. Always use clean hands and do not place your fingers back into the ointment after touching your tattoo. Make sure to rub the ointment in - you want the thinnest amount possible. Pat off any excess ointment with a clean paper towel. Do not use Vaseline, petroleum, Neosporin, or Bag Balm. Wash, dry and apply ointment 2-5 times daily, as needed.

· You may want to wrap your tattoo in saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding. Do not use any cloth bandages or pads, as the fibers of this material can adhere to your open tattoo and hinder the healing process.

· Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing abrasive or irritating. For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. If you must wear shoes, first wrap your clean tattoo in saran wrap, then cover with a clean cotton sock before putting on your shoe. Avoid sandals or flip-flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.

· After the first week your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, unscented lotion, free of dyes or Perfumes.

· Use lotion for minimum 2 weeks, 2-5 times daily.

Things to Avoid

· Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.

· You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, soaking or hot tub.

· You may not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sun block.

· Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo.

· Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands.

· Beware of gym equipment; wash it well before using it.

Blood-borne infections can occur. These infections can include tetanus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, mycobacterial skin infections. A person should consult with a family physician within 24 hours if any signs of an infection develop following the procedure.