July 6, 2006
How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo
# Keep the bandage on the tattoo for at least two hours after the work is complete (possibly longer, depending on the tattoo artist’s instructions).
# Remove the bandage very carefully and leave it off. This allows your skin to breathe and begin the healing process.
# Use mild soap to lightly rinse the tattoo. Lightly pat it dry with a washcloth, taking care not to rub it.
# Dab an over-the-counter antibiotic cream on the cleaned area.
# Continue to lightly apply antibiotic cream to your tattooed skin for about a week, then switch to plain skin lotion to keep it moist throughout the day.
# Expose your healing skin to air as much as possible without soaking in the sun.
# Avoid getting a lot of water on your new tattoo – showers are OK, but no swimming or baths for a few weeks
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