A professional tattoo artist has done your new tattoo. It is up to you to keep it clean to prevent any issues. Just follow a few simple steps. If you have any questions or concerns about your new tattoo please call or e-mail us immediately.

1. Leave the bandage on between 2 & 4 hours.
   
   
2. Wash your hands, and then remove the bandage. Wash your tattoo thoroughly with hot soapy water & pat it dry with a clean paper towel.
   
   
3. Apply a topical fragrance free lotion to your new tattoo.
   
   
4. DO NOT use Neosporin, Aquaphor, A&D Ointment, or Vaseline.
   
   
5. A scab will start to form & flake within 4-7 days. DO NOT pick at the scab, if it itches apply lotion and rub it in.
   
   
6. Keep your new healing tattoo out of the sun and tanning beds.
   
   
7. DO NOT soak your new tattoo in water (i.e. bathtubs, hot tubs, pools, oceans, etc.)
   
   
8. DO NOT listen to any “FREE ADVICE” about your new tattoo (especially in a bar).
   
   
9. Consult the tattoo artist or a qualified health care professional at the first sign of abnormal inflammation/swelling or possible infection.

Happy Healing!

Thanks for letting us tattoo you.