Tattoo Aftercare
- We suggest that you do not drive for at least 15 to 20 minutes after being tattooed.
- In 2 hours wash your hands with soap and remove bandage. Wash the tattoo with soap 3 times in a row to remove excess blood and dried matter from the area. Pat dry (do not rub) with a paper towel. Apply a small amount of Tattoo Goo or hand lotion (Lubridrem, Keri) and rub in thoroughly.
- Repeat 2 to 5 times a day when your tattoo is tight or itchy for the next two weeks or completely healed (it will no longer be shiny).
- In 3 to 5 days you will get a light dead skin pealing, similar to a sunburn peal. This may have some color in it and is normal.
- Your new tattoo may leave an imprint on your sheets or clothing for 2 to 3 days. We suggest wearing something dark or old and cotton to cover it.
- No pools, spas, ocean or soaking of any kind for 5 days. A normal shower is fine.
- If your tattoo is below the knee you may have swelling, especially on the foot. This is NORMAL. We suggest ice, ibuprofen and elevating the limb to help reduce any swelling.
- If you have animals at home please keep them (and their dander) away from the tattoo by wearing a piece of clothing over your tattoo.
- Tattoo pigments can be photo reactive. When exposed to the sun or other uv rays the tattoo can react by swelling, sometimes permanently.
- If you have any questions concerning your tattoo please feel free to contact us.