Tattoo Aftercare

• Be careful when showering, do not let water get under the wrap (not likely).
  Remove the wrap if water gets under it.
• You may see body fluid or excess ink appear underneath the wrap.
  This is normal and can be ignored.
• Remove the wrap after 3 days and wash tattoo with warm or room temperature water. Unscented antibacterial soap is optional. You may see excess ink come off with the wrap, this is normal. (Tip: Remove the wrap under running water.)
• Pat dry with clean paper towel and apply a thin layer (like applying lotion) of the
  A&D ointment.
• Apply A&D ointment twice daily (morning & night) for 3 days.
• Do not soak. No bath, swimming or hot tub before the tattoo is fully healed.
• Do not expose healing tattoo to sun, unclean conditions, irritating clothing or anything that may hinder healing.
• Do not pick or scratch any scab, allow it to come off on its own. Scabbing usually flakes off in 7-10 days.
• Wear clean, loose clothing while healing.
• Avoid alcohol, seafood and spicy food for the first week
• Signs and symptoms of infections include redness, swelling, tenderness of the tattoo area, red streaks from the tattoo area toward the heart, elevated body temperature, or purulent drainage. Infections should be taken seriously and you should seek immediate medical care.
• Avoid activities such as gardening and avoid contact with animals until fully healed.