Aftercare Instructions

Tattoo | Navel Piercing | Nipple Piercing | Eyebrow Piercing

Tongue Piercing | Ear, earlobe and nose Piercing | Lip Piercing

Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

1. Remove Bandage in 1 hour. Wash hands BEFORE you wash your tattoo. Use warrm water and Dove Sensitive Skin Soap. Rinse off and pat dry with a paper towel. Be sure to let tattoo air dry for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Once Tattoo is dry, apply a THIN coating of A&D ointment (NO VASELINE). Be sure to pat off any extra ointmentsitting on top of the skin, allowing tattoo to breathe and to keep clothing from sticking to tattoo. (Do not re-cover tattoo unless absolutely necessary to keep bacteria and debris out for the first week.)

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 three times a day for 3 days. Always make sure that your hands are clean before touching your tattoo.

4. On day 4 make sure to switch from ointment to a FRAGRANCE FREE HAND LOTION.  (Lubriderm, Aveeno, Vaseline advanced healing, or CVS brand are all ok. Do not glob on. Gently rub into the skin. Mild flaking for the next 2 to 3 weeks is normal. DO NOT PICK at tattoo! (This can cause loss of color in spots.)

5. Continue using lotion for a full month after tattoo to restore skin texture and to keep tattoo looking buttery fresh. Feel free to use lotion 5 to 6 times daily. Most tattoos should heal in about a month.

6. Helpful Hints: Do Not scrub tattoo, soak in tub, or go swimming. Avoid tanning and strong sunlight for 3 weeks. After that a SPF of 30 or above is recommended to protect your tattoo from fading caused by UV rays. Be brief when showering and do not keep tattoo under shower spray. Itching means you need to apply more lotion. Do Not scratch. you may slap it. Wear loose fitting clothing over tattooed area. Avoid getting pet hair or saliva in tattoo.

7. Start planning your next tattoo! We recommend a full back piece or a facial tattoo of a snake.

Any questions or comments feel free to call us at 610-861-0403 or stop in.