February 4, 2007
Fresh Tattoo – Aftercare Tips
Fresh Tattoo
-Take bandage off in 2 hours
-Wash tattoo carefully with warm soapy water
-DO NOT SCRUB
-Lightly pat the tattoo until dry…
-DO NOT RUB
-Apply a very thin coat of bacitracin or aquaphor ointment 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days
-Although re-bandaging a tattoo is not recommended, if covering the tattoo is necessary a sterile bandage or dressing should be used.
-Be sure and wash the tattoo every night and morning…
-DO NOT SOAK
-Avoid tattoo exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks.
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