TATTOO AFTER CARE

Did you know that 99% of any problems arising from tattooing result from poor
aftercare? It is vital that you follow the aftercare instructions below to ensure
proper healing and complete satisfaction with your new tattoo. If you follow
these instructions the tattoo should heal within three to five days.
At least three times a day cleanse your tattoo thoroughly, using antibacterial
soap, cool water and your clean hands only. DO NOT USE WASH CLOTHS. Do
this more frequently if you get sweaty or dirty. Keep applying soap and rising
until your down to squeaky clean skin.
DO NOT SCRUBB YOUR TATTOO. Pat dry with a clean towel. Apply TANTENOL POMAD.
As a tattoo heals, it may itch. DO NOT STRATCH OR PICK YOUR TATTOO. Once
the tattoo flakes discontinue the PANTENOL and use lotion.
Do NOT expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 2 weeks and afterwards use a HIGH FACTOR sun block. If you use a tanning bed, cover your tattoo.
DO NOT go swimming or hot-tubbing in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for 2
weeks. Avoid long steaming showers.
DO NOT use Hydrogen Peroxide, alcohol or Vaseline on your tattoo.
DO use liberal amounts of PANTENOL POMAD.
DO cover your tattoo with clothing or sun block when outdoors or tanning.
Advise the tattoo artist of any infection, allergic or adverse reaction resulting from the application of your tattoo.
Contact a health care provider at the first signs of infection or allergic reaction.

1) Remove bandage after 4 – 6 hours. DO NOT REBANDAGE!
2) Wash tattoo gently with soap and warm water to remove all ointment(PANTENOL POMAD),
excess color and dry blood.
3) Dry tattoo by blotting with soft, clean, dry towel.
4) Use ONLY recommended ointment (PANTENOL POMAD). It is
important to use only a small amount. Rub in thoroughly and wipe off excess.
DO NOT USE VASELINE OR POLYSPORINE.
5) A slight protective scab will form in about 2 days. DO NOT scratch or pick at
the tattoo. DO NOT expose the tattoo to direct sunlight.
6) Healing will be complete in approximately a week to 15 days.
7) DO NOT soak in a bath and NO swimming until the skin is completely healed.
8) Proper care during healing will insure detail and color.
9) If you have any questions call your artist at the studio.
DO NOT rely on
information from anyone but a professional tattoo artist.


Don’t Forget
No sun, ocean, or chlorinated water on your new tattoo until it is healed.
Healing time varies, usually 1-2 weeks. Peeling skin is normal. Don’t pick or
scratch it! Let it heal naturally. Remember touch up work is free 3 months from
the date the tattoo has been done.
Any touch up work required due to any neglect of your tattoo will not be done for free but at your cost.
Some parlors are able to determine if you have neglected your tattoo and will determine whether or not you get free touch up
work.