Tattoo Aftercare

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• 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 Vitalitree or Lubriderm Unscented lotion
• Wash 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks
• Moisturize as needed (do not over-moisturize)

**Avoid soaking your tattoo (swimming pools, 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

•  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 antibacterial hand soap and air dry completely  before moisturizing
• Moisturize with Vitalitree or  Lubriderm Unscented lotion
• Wrap up tattoo with plastic wrap before bed the first 3 nights to keep it clean, and keep it from sticking to your sheets
• Wash minimum 3 times a day for 2 weeks
• Moisturize as needed (do not over-moisturize)
• Only touch your fresh tattoo with clean hands

** Avoid soaking your tattoo (swimming pools, 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.