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<br />TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS <br />YOUR TATTOO WAS CAREFULLY CREATED BY A PROFESSIONAL TO ENSURE A TOP QUALITY TATTOO, THE <br />REST IS UP TO YOU. PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HEALING <br />PROCESS OF THIS TATTOO TO ENSURE MAXIMUM RESULTS AND TO AVOID AN ERROR ON YOUR PART. <br />1. Leave your fresh tattoo bandaged for at least 2-6 hours. <br />2. Do NOT leave your tattoo wrapped overnight. <br />3. With clean hands, carefully remove the bandage. If the bandage is sticking to your tattoo, you may find wetting <br />the bandage is helpful. <br />4. Wash the tattoo thoroughly (but without scrubbing) using only a fragrance free anti-bacterial soap, your clean <br />fingertips, and clean running water. <br />5. Rinse the tattoo thoroughly and gently pat dry using a clean disposable towel. Do NOT use a washcloth or <br />anything abrasive to wash your tattoo (no scrubbing). <br />6. Never wipe your tattoo while drying (use gentle pats only). <br />7. Never re-bandage your tattoo. <br />8. After each cleaning, apply a small amount of Aquafor to the tattoo area. <br />9. Continue cleaning your new tattoo this way 2-3 times daily for the first 2 weeks unless otherwise specified by <br />your artist. <br />It is advisable to wear clean, old, loose fitting, comfortable clothing over the tattooed are during the first night, as your <br />new tattoo may secrete excess pigment and/or blood. Tattoos normally stain sheets and clothes during the first night. <br />During the healing process. It is normal for the tattoo to feel itchy. It is also normal for smalls pieces of the skin containing <br />pigment to flake off, especially during cleansing. Do not attempt to intentionally remove these. NEVER PICK OR <br />SCRATCH. Try to wear clean, soft, loose, and comfortable clothing over your tattoo while it heals. <br />PROPER HEALING OF THE TATTOO IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. <br />For the duration of surface healing (approx. 2 weeks): <br />Always keep your tattoo and surrounding area clean. <br />DO NOT touch your tattoo other than during cleaning. <br />DO NOT submerge the tattooed area in any type of standing water. <br />DO NOT pick or scratch your tattoo. <br />DO NOT expose your tattoo to direct sunlight or tanning beds. <br />PLEASE refrain from physical activity. <br />PLEASE refrain from physical contact with animals. <br />PLEASE refrain from gardening. <br /> <br />Tattoos generally heal quickly. If you have any complications, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ARTIST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. <br /> <br />DISCLAIMER: These guidelines are based on vast professional experience, common sense, research, and extensive experience. This is <br />not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Signs and symptoms of infection, but not limited to, redness, <br />swelling, tenderness of the procedure site, red streaks going from the procedure site to towards the heart, fever, or purulent drainage <br />please seek medical care.