- Remove bandage after 4-5 hours. DO NOT RE-BANDAGE!
- Wash tattoo gently with soap and warm water to remove all medication, excess color and dry blood.
- Dry tattoo by blotting with soft, clean, dry towel.
- Use only recommended ointment ( a mild antibacterial ointment). It is important to use only a small amount. rub in thoroughly and wipe off excess. DO NOT USE VASELINE.
- A slight protective scab will form in about 2 days. DO NOT scratch or pick at the tattoo.
- Healing will be complete in approximately in a week to 10 days.
- DO NOT soak in bath and NO swimming until skin is completely healed.
- Proper care during healing will insure detail and color.
- DO NOT expose the tattoo to direct sunlight.
- If you have any questions, call your artist. DO NOT rely on information from anyone but a professional tattoo artist.
Welcome to tattoo4life a blog of the art of tattooing. My name is Mark I'm a tattoo artest working out of a shop in New Milford Ct. I've been tattooing for about 2yrs now and dont see a end to it. Tattooing is my new found love. All the tattoo work on this blog is done by myself and will never post tattoos done by someone else on this blog. Hope you injoy the site and become a member.
Tattoo After Care
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