After Care
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Take off the bandage after a day
Remove by pulling an edge gently downwards
Wash the area gently with unscented soap and clean hands
The bandage may leave a sticky residue, it it best to leave it to come off on it's own but can be removed gently with coconut oil or unscented baby oil
Air dry the area
Replace the bandage and it can stay on for an additional 4 days
Once the tattoo feels dry use an aftercare lotion to moisten the area
Apply the a thin amount of aftercare lotion 2-3 times daily, as needed
unless other wise specified by your artist. In some cases it is
best to not replace the artist applied bandage for 4 days
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Take off the artist-applied wrapping after 2 hours
Wash the area gently with unscented soap
Air dry the area
Once the tattoo feels dry (generally after 2-4 days) use an aftercare lotion to moisten the area
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Always wash your hands before touching your new tattoo
Do not scratch your new tattoo
Do not pick the scabs on your new tattoo
Avoid touching your new tattoo
Do not go sun tanning until your tattoo is fully healed (3-4 weeks)
Do not submurge the tattoo in bath water until your tattoo is fully healed (3-4 weeks)
Do not go swimming until your tattoo is fully healed (3-4 weeks)
Do not go to the gym until your tattoo is fully healed (3-4 weeks)
Do not let your pets touch your new tattoo
Do not over lotion