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You have a new tattoo! Now what?

1.) Keep the wrap on it for AT LEAST ONE HOUR after you leave here. Your tattoo may ooze a bit, that is normal, and the wrap is to make sure it doesn't get everywhere.

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2.) To clean the tattoo, carefully remove the wrap and clean the area with warm water and non-scented antibacterial soap. Do not scrub at the tattoo with a towel, gently wash it with your hand. Once you are done washing and drying it, you will want to apply a thin layer of AQUAPHOR to the tattoo. You'll want to apply that twice per day for the first 3-4 days.

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3.) By day five you'll be fine to apply a non-scented lotion to the tattoo as needed. Lubriderm is an example of a good lotion to use. 

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4.) Around day four or five you will notice your tattoo will have started to peel and become itchy. This is completely normal and part of the healing process. No matter what, DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH IT. Just keep it clean and moisturized.

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5.) Your new tattoo should be completely healed in about 4-5 weeks.

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DO NOT!!

  • Go swimming in a pool/the ocean or go in a hot tub for at least 3 weeks after getting a tattoo.

  • Let your pets lick your tattoo, and be very careful about getting pet hair on it, as this can lead to infection.

  • Put scented lotion or sunscreen on your fresh tattoo, it will burn and may cause an infection.

  • Pick at your tattoo when it begins to peel. This will cause the pigment to be pulled out of your skin, and may even cause scarring.

  • Touch it with unwashed hands.

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