Congratulations on your new tattoo!  We’ve done our best to give you a piece of art you can be proud of, now the ball is in your court to heal it up properly and keep it looking sharp for years to come.

Traditional Wrap & General Healing

• A tattoo will heal like a sunburn: itching, flaking, and warm to the touch.
• 2 hours after appointment, remove wrapping, then wash with warm water and antibacterial soap. (Do NOT wrap again)
• Pat dry and use a light coating of Aquaphor or studio approved salve.
• Repeat wash and light Aquaphor or salve every morning until it begins to flake.
• Also use another light coating of Aquaphor or salve every evening.
• Once it flakes switch to applying a sensitive skin lotion twice a day.

Saniderm

• Try to leave on for 4 days.
• After removing wrap, wash thoroughly with fingers and antibacterial soap.
• Once dry, apply a no-fragrance lotion two or three times a day until flaking stops.

In general, it is important to keep these rules in mind:

• A tattoo is an open wound for the first few days and can get infected.  Keep your tattoo away from pools, hot tubs, gym equipment, and pets until it is done flaking.  DO NOT touch it yourself or let your friends touch it unless you’ve washed your dirty mitts. If you work a messy job, make sure your tattoo is covered by clothing at work until it is healed.  Also, do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for two weeks.
• Though it may itch like crazy as it heals, DO NOT pick at or scratch the area.  It is tempting to pick off skin flakes or little scabby spots, but do your best to ignore them.  If you pick, you can peel out some of the ink before it has a chance to heal in, leaving holes in your tattoo.  A little sensitive skin lotion can take some of the edge off.
• A tattoo likes to be left alone.  Over caring for it can be more harmful than just ignoring it entirely.  DO NOT use peroxide, Neosporin, or rubbing alcohol. DO NOT wash it five times a day-once a day when you shower is enough.
• If you’re having issues with healing, contact us right away (207) 947-7238.  If you believe your tattoo is becoming infected, please visit your local walk-in care facility.

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