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Tattoo Aftercare <br /> NEVER UNWRAP YOUR TATTOO OR TOUCH FOUR ]BANDAGE WHILE IN <br /> OUR SHOP <br /> • Leave your fresh tattoo bandaged for the first 2-5 hours. <br /> • Do NOT leave your tattoo wrapped overnight! <br /> With clean hands,carefully remove bandage. If the bandage is sticking to your tattoo,you may find <br /> that wetting the bandage is helpful. <br /> • Wash tattoo thoroughly(without scrubbing) using only fragrance free anti-bacterial soap,your fingertips <br /> and water. <br /> 0 Rinse the tattoo thoroughly and gently pat dry using a clean disposable towel. Do NOT use a <br /> washcloth or anything abrasive to clean/dry your tattoo. <br /> • Never re-bandage your tattoo <br /> • After each cleaning, apply a small amount of ointment to the tattooed area. <br /> 0 The ointment should be gently and thoroughly massaged into the tattoo area.We suggest a <br /> Aquaphor or A&D ointment for healing tattoos.The use of other products may cause complications <br /> during healing. <br /> • Continue cleaning your tattoo this way 2-3 times daily for the first two weeks, unless otherwise specified <br /> by your artist. <br /> It is advisable to wear clean,older, loose fitting,comfortable clothing over the tattooed area during the first night, <br /> as your new tattoo may secrete excess pigment and/or blood.Tattoos normally stain sheets or clothes during the <br /> first night. <br /> During the healing process, it is normal for your tattoo to feel itchy. It is also normal for small pieces of skin <br /> containing pigment to flake off especially during cleaning. Do NOT attempt to intentionally remove these. NEVER <br /> PICK OR SCRATCH,try to wear soft, loose and comfortable clothing over your tattoo while its healing. <br /> PROPER HEALING OF YOUR TATTOO IS YOUR <br /> 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 /> After the tattoo surface is healed always use a strong sunblock. <br />