Total Tattoo Aftercare

1. Keep Area Covered With Sterile Dressing For 3-4 Hours. Do Not Remove Until You Are Ready To Wash.
2. Once Sterile Dressing Is Removed, Wash With Luke Warm Water, Using Your Fingers (No Washcloth). Wash Tattoo With Anti-Microbial Soap Such As "Dial" Or "Vionex" The Tattoo May Feel Slimy At First. Continue Washing Until Slimy Feeling Is Gone. Gently Pat Dry, Do Not Rub, Do Not Re-cover. Lubricate Skin With A Thin Layer Of "Lubriderm" Or "A & D" First-Aid Ointment, Do Not Use "Neosporin" Or "Vaseline" Continue Washing 4-5 Times Per Day Until Healing Process Is Complete.
3. Avoid Submerging Or Soaking Tattoo In Water.
4. Do Not Expose Tattoo To Direct Sun For 2 Weeks.
5. Do Not Shave Tattoo Area Until Healed.
6. Scabbing Is Common And Part Of The Healing Process. Do Not Remove Scabs.
7. Do Not Touch The Newly Tattooed Area Or Allow Others To Touch With Out First Dis-infecting Hands. Minor Swelling And Redness Of The Skin Is Common. If Swelling Or Redness Is Excessive Or Persists For Longer Than 5 Days, Consult Your Doctor.