Aftercare instructions for the owner of a new tattoo. Follow these instructions carefully to best avoid infection or damage!
These tattoo care instructions are vital!
- REMOVE BANDAGE AFTER 1-2 HOURS
- WASH WITH WARM SOAPY WATER (ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP)
- PAT DRY WITH CLEAN PAPER TOWEL
- APPLY A VERY THIN LAYER OF AQUAPHOR – DO NOT RE-BANDAGE
- WASH & RE-APPLY AQUAPHOR 2-3 TIMES DAILY FOR 2-3 DAYS
- THEN USE UNSCENTED LOTION 3-5 TIMES DAILY UNTIL HEALED
- INITIALLY, YOUR TATTOO WILL BE SORE
- EXPECT SOME REDNESS AND SWELLING IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS
- AFTER SEVERAL DAYS, YOUR TATTOO MAY START TO PEEL OR FLAKE
- SOME SPOTS MAY TAKE LONGER TO HEAL THAN OTHERS
- KEEP OUT OF POOLS, SUN, HOT TUBS, SALT WATER, AND TANNING BEDS FOR 3 WEEKS
- DO NOT PICK, SCRATCH, OR MOLEST TATTOO IN ANY WAY
- CONTACT A PHYSICIAN WITH ANY SIGNS OF INFECTION
- CHATHAM COUNTY GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS LOCATED AT 1395 EISENHOWER DRIVE IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. 912-356-2160