CARE
Well, here's the interesting part.
I say that because mary artists will have MANY different ways of instructing
you as to how to care for your new tatoo. It's not that one way is THE
right way, and all the other ways are wrong (with the exception of a
few idiots). But one must adhere to their artist's instructions and
DO NOT listen to friends, neighbors or anyone else offering their personal
remedy for aftercare. These are my instructions, and if you got a tattoo
from me, then I expect you to follow MY instructions as follows:
1. Remove bandage after 2 or so hours.
DO NOT rebandage tattoo, unless directed to do so.
2. Wash tattoo with mild soap and water.
Pat dry gently.
3. Apply THIN coat of any antibiotic
ointment (A&D, Bacitracin, Triple Antibiotic, Neosporin) 4 - 6 times
daily, or as needed for 5-7 days, unless directed to do otherwise.
*** (nowadays, many artists are reccomending
uncented handlotion instead of ointment. Many will say that the ointment
clogs the pores or slows healing - all of which are untrue. the key
is to use the ointment lightly and not glob it on thick. Hand lotion
absorbs well, but then you're dry again in an hour. Unless youre experienced
with using hand lotion and know how to use it effectively, please use
the ointments. Remember, a tattoo is actually an abrasion - a wound
- just like scraping your knee. if you had a cut or scraped your arm
really good, would you run and rub hand lotion on it, or would you use
an ointment designed for first aid? Answer that question for yourself.)
4. Shower as usual. Wash tattoo gently
and pat dry.
5. After 5-7 days, apply hand lotion
or good moisturizer for an additional 4-7 days.
6. NO picking or scratching tattoo while
healing. NO direct sunlight to tattoo or soaking (baths, pools, oceans,
etc.) for 2 FULL weeks.
Questions?
DON'T guess, ask your friends
or call other studios. Call ME!.