Your tattoo has been done under clean, professional conditions using the utmost modern sterilization techniques and the finest tattooing pigment available.

Now it’s up to you to take proper care of it.  The chance of infection or damage to your new tattoo is minimal if aftercare instructions are followed correctly. Proper care will also keep your colors brighter and your lines blacker.

1. Leave the bandage that you received after the tattoo for 1-2 hours (No more than 3 hours) This bandage is there to keep air-borne bacteria and other contaminants in the environment from invading your wound.
2. Before cleaning or touching the tattooed areas, WASH HANDS thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap and warm water.  (Treat your new tattoo as an open wound).
3. Carefully remove the bandage.
4. After removing the bandage, wash the area with anti-bacterial soap and cold water then rinse.  Do not scrub the tattoo or rub with washcloth or towel.  Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
5. Lightly apply a thin layer of Bepanthen Antiseptic cream and wipe access off. Do not re-bandage.
6. Throughout the healing period make sure the tattoo is kept very clean, wash your new tattoo 2 – 3 times daily and apply Bepanthen Antiseptic cream after each wash (only enough to make the skin shiny).  Do not allow your tattoo to become dry.  If scab does form, do not pick at it, but allow it to heal on it’s own.

Your tattoo may become itchy. Do not scratch it!!!
Problems or irritations occur from:

1. Exposing your tattoo to unhygienic environments
2. Scratching or itching a new tattoo.
3. Tanning or swimming (salt water is especially dangerous) before the tattoo is healed
4. Using inappropriate types or amounts of aftercare products.

You may expect some slight swelling, redness and discomfort around the site. But if any of the following symptoms appear promptly consult a medical practitioner:

1. Unusual drainage
2. Excessive bleeding
3. Excessive pain
4. Excessive swelling/ redness/ feeling that skin is hot to touch
5. Temperature greater than 101°F within 24 hours of the tattoo

Feel free to call our staff during trading hours if you have any questions regarding your tattoo