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imProng will my <br />attoo take to heal? <br />ew days after the tattoo is <br />mpleted, the skin around the <br />oo will start to peel, similar to A <br />burn. Picking at the skin should <br />,be avoided, because doing so can <br />damage the artwork and increase <br />the risk of infection. 7 to 10 days <br />after getting a tattoo, the peeling <br />process should be completed, <br />eaving the skin shiny, and slightly <br />wrinkled. After 2-4 weeks, the <br />attoo should appear fully healed. <br />OTHER ACCEPTABLE <br />AFTERCARE PRODUCTS <br />• AQUAPHOR <br />• LUBRIDERM <br />• A& D OINTMENT <br />• BACITRACIN <br />• PREPARATION H <br />DAYS 1-3 1 <br />WITH CLEAN HANDS: Using your <br />fingertips, gently wash your tattoo <br />with a clear, antibacterial soap <br />(Recovery ProductsTM) <br />Rinse thoroughly with warm wate <br />Pat dry (do not rub) <br />apply a small amount of ori <br />(Recovery ProductsTM) as needed: <br />just enough to keep the tattoo moist an <br />to create a barrier so that no plasma & <br />on the surface of your skin. pat off any+ <br />excess ointment with a clean pa er. <br />(do not rub) <br />After around three days your tattoo will <br />start to dry and peel (this is not a rule <br />however, everyone is different). When <br />this happens, switch to Lotion (white <br />and non -scented (Recovery Products <br />TM) Apply moisturizer several times a <br />day for two weeks and continue <br />washing once a day. <br />y.. <br />TATTOO <br />mR.e LOTION " <br />ai r <br />• Picking at peeling s mor scabs <br />(it's perfectly normal) <br />• Scratching /rubbing your new tattoo <br />• Submerging your new tattoo in water <br />(ex. Swimming, hot tubs, etc.) <br />• Exposing your new tattoo to direct <br />sunlight (don't forget to wear suncreen) <br />• Applying excessive ointment/aftercare <br />(less is often more) <br />• Fragrance/Alcohol Based Soaps <br />• Abrasive or Dirty Cloths/bedding ' <br />(especially with pets) <br />• Tight fitting clothing <br />• Excessive alcohol Consumption <br />• Excessive physical activity <br />Signs of infection are prolonged tenderness <br />and swelling; heavy scabbing; pussing <br />yellow and green; pimples; lines of redness <br />going towards the heart and elevated body <br />temperature. If any of these signs occur i <br />please seek medical attention from your <br />primary physician. <br />mwr�� <br />