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Tattooing Contract <br /> Leave That Bandage Alone! <br /> Your artist took the care to cover up your new tattoo for a very good reason-to <br /> keep air-born bacteria from invading your wound.Yes, as pretty as your new <br /> tattoo is,it is still a wound.Open flesh Is a breeding ground for bacteria and <br /> Infection. Leave the bandage on for a minimum of two hours. Excitement of having <br /> a new tattoo will make you want to remove the bandage so you can show your <br /> friends,but your friends will just have to wait until later. <br /> The only exception to this rule is if your artist covered your tattoo with saran wrap <br /> or some kind of plastic.This is extremely detrimental to a tattoo,so It should be <br /> removed immediately.You're better off not having any covering than to be <br /> suffocating your new tattoo with plastic wrap. <br /> Wash and Treat <br /> After you remove the bandage,you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm <br /> water and mild,liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap(Satin and Provon are my <br /> highest recommendations. Dial tends to be too harsh-generic brand antibacterial <br /> soaps are actually better)to gently wash away any ointment,blood and/or plasma <br /> and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. <br /> Your hand Is your best tool in this case. (if your tattoo feels slimy and slippery,you <br /> have probably been oozing plasma.Try to gently remove as much of this as <br /> possible-when the plasma dries on the skin surface,It creates scabs.) <br /> Then pat(do not rub)the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it <br /> completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. <br /> Tattoo Goo would be my first choice, but if you don't have any, Bacitracin or a <br /> similar antibacterial ointment is acceptable. <br /> **Do not use Neosporin.This Is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not <br /> for tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin,which causes <br /> little red bumps.When the bumps go away,so does the ink,and you end up with a <br /> polka-dotted tattoo.** <br /> Specialty Products and Lotions <br />