Tattoo Aftercare

• Only touch your fresh tattoo with clean hands
• Derm bandage should be worn for 4-6 days (your artist will specify according to the location of your tattoo)
• To remove bandage, gently pull the bandage back over itself in the direction of hair growth
• Wash your tattoo with antibacterial hand soap and air dry tattoo completely dry  before moisturizing 
• Moisturize with Unscented lotion *do not over moisturize
• Allow to air-dry or pat-dry with a clean paper towel * do not use a towel in your bathroom 
• Wash 2-3 times a day for 3-4  weeks or until top layer of skin is healed and there is no more flaking.
• Moisturize as needed (do not over-moisturize)

If your tattoo is showing any signs of infection (hot skin, puss, irritation or excessive redness after first day) Please contact your doctor. Your doctor can give you instructions on how to care for the tattoo.

**Avoid soaking your tattoo (swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, lakes etc.) until it is fully healed.

No tanning and keep it away from direct sunlight until fully healed.

Do NOT scratch or pick your tattoo

Black Dahlia Tattoo 

115 N Parkside Dr

unit 5 

Colorado Springs , Colorado 

• Only touch your fresh tattoo with clean hands
•  Keep tattoo wrapped in plastic for one hour after getting tattooed
• Carefully remove plastic once you are able to safely wash your new tattoo
• Always wash your hands before touching your new tattoo.
• Wash your tattoo with unscented antibacterial hand soap
• Allow it to air dry completely  or pat-dry it with a clean paper towel. *do not use a towel in your bathroom
• Moisturize with Unscented lotion *do not over moisturize
• Clean and moisturize  2-3 times a day for 3-4 weeks or until top layer of skin is healed and there is no more flaking. 
• Moisturize as needed always using clean hands. Do not over moisturize.

If your tattoo is showing any signs of infection (hot skin, puss, irritation or excessive redness after the first day) Please contact your doctor. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for the tattoo.

** Avoid soaking your tattoo (swimming pools, hot tubs,  saunas, lakes etc.) until it is fully healed. No tanning and keep it away from direct sunlight until fully healed.
Do NOT scratch or pick your tattoo.