• Always wash hands before touching your tattoo.
• Remove bandage 2-3 hours after getting your tattoo. Do not re-bandage.
• Wash tattoo with an anti-bacterial liquid soap. Be gentle, do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands.
• Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth. Do not rub, or use a fabric with a rough surface.
• Rub a small amount of ointment on your tattoo. You may use Bacitracin, A&D, Neosporin, or Tattoo Lube. Always use clean hands and do not place your fingers back into the ointment after touching your tattoo. Make sure to rub the ointment in so that it is not shiny, or greasy. Pat off any excess ointment with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not use Vaseline, petroleum or Bag Balm.
• Wash, dry and apply ointment 3-5 times daily, as needed. You will do this for 2-3 days.
• On the first night, you may wrap your tattoo in saran wrap to prevent sticking to your bedding.
• Wear clean, soft clothing for the first 2 weeks. Nothing abrasive or irritating.
• On the 3rd or 4th day your tattoo will begin to peel. This is normal. Do not pick at the skin. Begin using a mild, white, unscented lotion. No Dyes or Perfumes.
• Use lotion for about 2 weeks, as often as you think necessary.

• Pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.
• You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, soaking or hot tub.
• You may not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sun block.
• Do no wrap your tattoo in gauze or other bandages. They may stick. You may wrap your tattoo
• in saran wrap or tegaderm for short periods of time (during the first 3 days) if it_s necessary.
• Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo.
• Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands.
• Beware of gym equipment, wash it well before using it.

• Take Ibuprofen for the swelling.
• Ice your tattoo to reduce swelling.
• Elevate your tattoo, to reduce swelling.
• Take short showers.

If you do not take care of your tattoo, it may become infected or damaged. Infections are very red around the outside of the tattoo and may have thin red lines extending from it. It may ooze, pus, or bleed abnormally. If you think your tattoo is infected, seek medical attention immediately.