Tattoos

  • Keep tattoo wrapped for two hours.

  • Remove wrap with clean hands and gently cleanse with antibacterial soap, such as dial.

  • Dry lightly with a clean paper towel and apply Tegaderm.

  • Keep Tegaderm on for 3-5 days, lotion sparingly after the removal of the bandage.

  • No scratching, picking off dry skin, or flakiness.

  • No pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water for 10 days.

  • No sunscreen, ointments, lotions, moisturizers, etc. for 7 full days.

What to avoid during healing

  • No scratching or picking

  • No pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water for 10 days.

  • No UV exposure (including tanning booths, beach, etc.) for 10 days.

  • No foreign body fluids in or around the tattoo for 5 days.

  • No activities that will cause extreme sweating for 10 days.

  • If you choose to not use the Tegaderm, wash regularly & do not over lotion.

  • Using sunscreen on a healed tattoo will help preserve the color and life of your tattoo.