Tattoo aftercare information and instructions

**Aftercare starts as soon as the appointment is over. Lasting about 2 weeks. Thoroughly wash your hands before touching your new tattoo, every single time. Treat your tattoo as a fresh open wound.

~Do NOT submerge your tattoo fully in water for 10-14 days, use warm water to wash with antibacterial non-scented soap, PAT TO DRY.

~Only use ointment for 3 days, unless otherwise instructed, you then should move to a non-scented lotion (cetaphil, lubriderm, etc) A NON-SCENTED LOTION.

~Washing your tattoo 1-3 times a day, keeping it as moisturized as possible throughout the day, however your skin should not look shinny. “Less is more”.

**Avoid the sun as best you can. It can cause your tattoo to heal poorly. No you should not go swimming, this is why we encourage you to take advantage of the colder months. The chlorine will fade your tattoo, the sun can fade your tattoo, hell the sun hurts a fresh tattoo! Most importantly, the lake, ocean, or any body of water can contaminate your tattoo, resulting in infection or worse.

**DO NOT GO FISHING**

PLEASE be clean and care for yourself safely and respectfully!

You can ALWAYS reach out if you have any questions. -Ap