Aftercare

TATTOO CARE

1. Always wash your hands prior to caring for your tattoo

2. Leave bandage on at least 2 hours, or up to overnight

3. Remove bandage and wash immediately, do not re-bandage

4. Wash thoroughly with mild hand soap

5. Pat dry with clean paper towel

6. Once dry, apply a thin layer of moisturizing ointment

7. Repeat 1-3 time a day until it starts to flake or peal

8. Switch to lotion 2-3 time a day rather than ointment

3-5 weeks to be totally healed

•  *do not pick or scratch your tattoo*          
• *avoid hot tubs, pools, lakes, etc. during the healing period*        
• *avoid direct sunlight or tanning during the healing period*     
  

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Piercing Care

1. Always wash your hands prior to caring for your new piercing

2. Remove discharge with wet cotton swab prior to cleaning

3. Wash piercing with anti-bacterial soap, moving jewelry

4. Rinse piercing thoroughly with water

5. Dry piercing with cotton swab

• *Do not use peroxide or rubbing alcohol during the healing period*    
• *Do not apply make-ups, oils, lotions or other beauty products during the healing period*    
• *No swimming or tanning during the healing period*       

8-12 weeks to be totally healed

*oral piercings*

1. rinse with anti-septic mouthwash 10x daily

2. use cold water, ice, etc. to relieve swelling

3. avoid overly spicy, salty, and acidic foods