Tattoo Aftercare Instructions
With proper care, your tattoo should heal within 1-4 weeks. Healing times can vary from person to person.
Repeat the following procedure 3-4 times a day.
- Wash your hands.
- Wet the tattoo.
- With your hands, wash the tattoo using fragrance-free anti-bacterial soap.
- Rinse ALL of the soap off of your tattoo.
- Pat it dry with a paper towel.
- Apply unscented lotion to tattoo.
Until your tattoo is healed:
- No swimming, hot tubs, baths, or soaking of your tattoo. Showers are fine.
- Do not allow others to touch your tattoo unless their hands are washed and clean.
- Do not expose your tattoo to the sun for a prolonged period of time.
- Do not engage in any activities that could expose your tattoo to extensive amounts of dirt or bacteria.
Derm Shield Aftercare Instructions
- If bandage leaks, take off within 24 hours of initial application.
- If bandage does not leak, leave on for up to FIVE days from initial application.
- Remove bandage under running water, SLOOWWWLY. Do NOT remove quickly like a Band-Aid.
- Bandage will fill up with fluid such as blood, ink, etc. It will look DISGUSTING. This is normal.
- Did we mention how gross it will look?
- Upon removal, care for your tattoo as per usual after care instructions.
Piercing Aftercare
With proper care, your piercing should heal within 6 weeks to a year depending on the piercing. Healing times can vary from person to person.
For Ear, Eyebrow, Nostril, Septum & Genital Piercings:
- Apply saline solution to clean Q-tip or cotton ball.
- Lightly clean inside and outside of pierced area.
- Repeat 3x a day.
For Tongue, Lip & Other Oral Piercings:
- Apply saline solution to clean Q-tip or cotton ball.
- Clean external piercing area.
- Repeat 3x a day.
- Rinse with alcohol free mouthwash after eating, drinking & smoking.
- Avoid oral contact.
Until your piercing is fully healed
DO NOT touch your piercing.
DO NOT remove your jewelry.
DO NOT swim in lakes, rivers, or hot tubs.