*Tattoo Aftercare*

-If using plastic film, leave on overnight (if possible)

-Immediately after removing film, wash tattoo with warm, soapy water

-Rinse, and pat dry with clean towel or paper towel

-Do not rebandage

*** -Wash tattoo 1-2 times per day for the first week

-Wash tattoo 1 time per day for weeks 2 and 3

-After a couple of days, apply a small amount of fragrance-free, dye-free lotion after each wash

-If tattoo is uncomfortably itchy throughout the day, wash your hands, and you may apply additional lotion, up to 4 times per day

-Wear soft, loose-fitting clothing over the tattooed area

-Peeling/flaking skin is normal, as is light scabbing, and occasional bruising

-If you feel you have excessive scabbing/bruising, contact your tattooer

-Do not pick or scratch your tattoo

-Do not submerge your healing tattoo in water. showers are fine

-Avoid prolonged sun exposure for the first month. after scabbing/peeling is done, sunblock should be worn at all times when in the sun.

-If using a clear, adhesive bandage (saniderm/tagaderm/etc):

-Leave on for 3 to 4 days if possible

-If you get fluid buildup underneath to the point where it is beginning to leak out, remove bandage

-If bandage is peeling up to the point of exposing part of the tattoo, remove bandage

-After removal, begin following above care at ***

Any questions or concerns: email twomusestattoo@gmail.com or call (763)205-3296