TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for choosing Nishay Tattoos for your new tattoo!

Proper aftercare is crucial in maintaining your high-quality tattoo. Poor aftercare practices can be the ruin of a new tattoo---the healing process determines how attractive and vivid it will be! The following steps are a collection of aftercare tips to help you get the most out of your new tattoo. This information may not work for everyone, since allergies and sensitivities are unique to each tattoo and client. Please speak with your artist if these concerns are part of your appointment.

Antibacterial soap is highly recommended to clean your tattoo.

After washing, air dry your tattoo and then apply A&D ointmentor Aquaphor, followed by a white, unscented lotion to moisturize (such as Lubriderm or Curel, or

Aveeno).

DO NOT USE alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Neosporin or similar antibiotic products, Preparation H, Noxema products or ANY other products you may have been advised to use unless told differently by your artist.

WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR TATTOO.

This is the single most important step you should take in your aftercare process. It’s your best defense against unwanted infections---bacteria is EVERYWHERE. If someone else is helping you care for your

tattoo, they should also wash their hands! Care for your tattoo as you would an open wound.

REMOVE YOUR BANDANGE AFTER 8-24 HOURS. The bandage is meant to keep your new tattoo protected from exposure. After washing your hands, remove the bandage and use your fingers to GENTLY wash your tattoo with warm water and an antibacterial soap. Wrap your tattoo for the first night or two with nothing on it (clear food wrap works best).

If you have dermal skin wrap then you can leave it wrapped for up to 5 days, before removing with water.

Then, care for your tattoo with ointment or lotion as advised by your artist.

FLAKING, ITCHING, SWELLING AND REDNESS These are all completely normal characteristics of a healing tattoo.

DO NOT PICK at any skin or scabbing that may form. Running warm water over

your tattoo for a short time may help alleviate itching

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DO NOT clean your tattoo with an abrasive material.

DO NOT apply an ice pack or heating pad to your tattoo

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DO NOT expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks. After your tattoo has healed, we recommend using

SPF 50 or higher.

DO NOT SUBMERGE your tattoo and avoid hot tubs, jacuzzies, swimming pools, bathwater, rivers, lakes, or oceans. Bacteria thrive in these conditions and a new tattoo will not heal correctly, if at all.

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