AFTERCARE
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ALWAYS wash your hands before touching your tattoo
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Remove bandage the next morning after being tattooed.
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Wash the tattoo with water and unscented soap, rinse well. Pat the tattoo dry very carefully (do not rub).
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Apply a thin layer of Polysporin cream (blue packaging) 2 times a day, after 2 weeks switch to an unscented moisturizing lotion eg. Cetaphil
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*OPTIONAL pure coconut oil can be used the first week in substitute of polysporin - please be allergy aware.
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DO NOT EVER re-apply a bandage or covering to a tattoo.
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Do not share your lotion with anyone.
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The tattoo will scab/peel, do not pick or rub if the tattoo itches during healing, if itching occurs, apply more ointment.
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Avoid submerging the tattoo under water for a minimum of 2 weeks, (No pools, hot tubs)
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Avoid exposing to direct sunlight, beach, tanning beds as well
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Avoid extremely dusty or dirty environments, please keep your tattoo as clean as possible
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Your tattoo should heal within 2 weeks and be completely healed in 4 weeks, If you have any questions, please contact your artist directly.