Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

Leave your fresh tattoo bandaged for the first 2-24 hours.

If using Saniderm, leave the bandage on for no more than 24 hours.

With clean hands, carefully remove the bandage.

If the bandage is sticking to your tattoo, you may find applying water to the bandage to be helpful.

Rinse the tattoo thoroughly using fragrance free soap.

Use your fingertips and clean with running water. Do NOT scrub.

Rinse the tattoo thoroughly and gently pat dry.

Use a clean disposable towel.

Never use a washcloth or anything abrasive to wash/dry your tattoo.

Never re-bandage your tattoo

After each cleaning, apply a small amount of ointment to the tattooed area.

Ointment should be gently and thoroughly massaged into the tattooed area.

I recommend using Shea butter.

The use of other products may cause complications during healing.

If you would like to use something different please consult your artist, first.

Clean your new tattoo this way 2-3 times daily for the first two weeks

For the duration of the surface healing (approx. 2 weeks)

Always keep your tattoo and surrounding area clean
Do not touch your tattoo other than during cleaning
Do not submerge the tattooed area in any type of standing water ex: pools, lakes or oceans.
Do not pick or scratch your tattoo
Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight or tanning beds.
After the tattoo is healed always use a strong sunblock.