After 2-3 hours, remove the bandage and wash your tattoo gently with mild soap and cool water. Make sure any surface blood and soap is rinsed off.
Pat dry the area and apply a thin layer of Aquaphor with clean hands, while still allowing your tattoo to breathe.
On the first night, wrap your tattoo with saran wrap so your tattoo doesn’t stick to the sheets.
As your tattoo heals, the skin will start to dry. Make sure to keep applying a thin layer of Aquaphor 3-5 times a day, for the first 3 days. Keep the tattoo from getting too dry, but also make sure it is not overly moisturized.
After these 3 days, continue to apply non-scented lotion, such as Lubriderm or Curel.

DO NOT rub, pick, or scratch your tattoo.
DO NOT use alcohol, Neosporin, or Vaseline on your tattoo.
DO NOT put too much Aquaphor or lotion on at one time.
DO NOT expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight.
DO NOT swim, hot-tub, steam, or sweat heavily for 2 weeks. It takes about 2 weeks to heal your tattoo, but each person can be slightly more, or slightly less time than that.

Keep in mind, the better you take care of your tattoo during this time, the better it will heal, and in turn the better it will look.

If you notice any sign of infection, please contact your doctor.

Thank you again for coming to Friendly Island Tattoo, and we hope you enjoy your tattoo for decades to come!

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415 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020