Care For Your Tattoo
The life of your tattoo is dependant upon the care it receives in the first few days.
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Care For Your Tattoo The life of your tattoo is dependant upon the care it receives in the first few days. |
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First, keep the tattoo covered with the bandage for at least 2 hours. | |
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After this time, remove the bandage. | |
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If the gauze sticks to the skin, proceed to wet down the area with cool water, then remove the gauze carefully. | |
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Once the tattoo is exposed, wash thouroughly with soap and water. | |
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Be sure to remove all surface blood and rinse off all remaining soap. | |
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DO NOT RE-BANDAGE TATTOO | |
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DO NOT APPLY VASELINE OR ANY PETROLEUM JELLY | |
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DO NOT APPLY ALCOHOL | |
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DO NOT RUB OR SCRATCH THE TATTOO | |
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With
clean hands, apply a light coat of Bacitracin or Neosporin ointment, a minimum
of three times a day. This ointment can be purchased here, or at any local drugstore. |
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DO NOT LET THE TATTOO DRY OUT | |
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If
a rash occurs, discontinue use. Alternatives are A and D ointment, or if
the rash persists, Dermassage hand lotion can be applied. |
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The tattoo will develop a layer of dry skin: Let this fall off naturally. | |
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DO NOT PICK THE TATTOO | |
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DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR TATTOO TO SUNLIGHT FOR TWO WEEKS | |
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DO NOT SWIM FOR ONE WEEK | |
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DO NOT SOAK IN SAUNA, STEAM, OR BATH FOR ONE WEEK | |
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After
the skin has fallen off, there will be a period of adjustment for the new
skin. It is advisable to apply a hand lotion such as Curel. |
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DO NOT USE ANY PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALOE VERA OR VITAMINE | |
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The tattoo is your responibility after you leave the studio. | |
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USE COMMON SENSE | |
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