AFTER CARE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Keep the wrapping on for at least 5 days
Avoid submerging/soaking the wrap in water for the duration of the 5 days and avoid submerging/soaking the tattoo for two weeks after the wrap is removed.
During the first week the wrap may collect and trap fluid and your tattoo may look distorted and wacky. This is totally normal.
Once the wrap is removed (after 5 days), gently wash away any ink/blood with warm water and antibacterial hand soap (and freshly washed hands) and pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Don’t worry if the wrap sticks to the tattoo, this will not harm your tattoo.
Once the tattoo is dry, apply a thin layer Aquaphor or Unscented Hand Lotion
For the next week, wash/dry and apply your lotion of choice to the tattoo Twice Daily
Your tattoo may be itchy and sore over the next week or so. This is totally normal.
If the wrap begins to peel or if any fluids leak out from under the wrap before the 5 day mark, take it off and care for your tattoo according to the previous step.
Do not rebandage your tattoo.
Do not apply petroleum jelly.
Do not apply alcohol, peroxide, or betadine.
Do not rub, pick, or scratch your tattoo.
Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for two weeks.
Once your tattoo is healed (after three weeks), using sun-screen regularly will prevent the fading of your tattoo over time.
Signs of possible infection: excessive redness, swelling, severe itching, fever, or pus at the tattoo site. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
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