Aftercare

Two hours after procedure, remove bandage

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1 Wash gently with mild soap and water

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2 Pat dry with clean paper towel

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3 Apply thin layer of Vaseline

 

Before bed

Repeat steps, 1,2,3 then apply new bandage and keep wrapped during sleep

 

Upon waking

Remove bandage

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repeat steps 1,2,3

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8 hours later

Repeat steps 1,2,3

during step 3, instead of vaseline switch to a water-based unscented moisturizer such as Aquaphor

 

Starting the next day for a week

Repeat steps 1,2,3 using unscented water-based moisturizer

 

Stay hydrated

 

During first two weeks of healing...

Do not keep submerged underwater for an extended amount of time avoid taking a bath, pools or hot tubs

 

Do not wear overly restrictive clothing over tattoo

 

Limit exposure of new tattoo to direct sunlight

 

Do not scratch or itch new tattoo