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Congratulations on your new tattoo! ย Weโve 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.
A tattoo heals very much like a sunburn does-it will itch, and flake, and feel warm to the touch. ย All of these are normal healing processes and will pass in a short time.
Two hours after your appointment, wash the tattoo down with warm water and antibacterial soap (Golden liquid Dial is recommended). ย After the wash, pat it dry with a clean paper towel and rub in a little bit of Aquaphor. Use only a light coat-if itโs greasy looking, youโve used too much.
You will continue the once daily wash and Aquaphor in the morning and evening until the tattoo begins to flake (this is usually 3 days, but may be more or less depending on your skin type and age). ย After the flaking begins, stop using the Aquaphor and switch to a morning and evening application of a sensitive skin lotion such as Eucerin or Lubriderm.
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. ย Keep your tattoo away from pools, hot tubs, gym equipment, and pets until it is done flaking. ย DO NOT touch it yourself or let your friends touch it unless youโve washed your dirty mitts. If you work a messy job, make sure your tattoo is covered by clothing at work until it is healed. ย 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. ย It is tempting to pick off skin flakes or little scabby spots, but do your best to ignore them. ย If you pick, you can peel out some of the ink before it has a chance to heal in, leaving holes in your tattoo. ย A little sensitive skin lotion can take some of the edge off.
- A tattoo likes to be left alone. ย Over caring for it can be more harmful than just ignoring it entirely. ย 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 believe your tattoo is becoming infected or youโre having any other issues with healing, contact us right away (207) 947-7238 and weโll discuss the best course of action with you.
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