The life of your tattoo is dependent upon the care it receives in the first few days. You should keep the tattoo covered with the bandage for at least 8 hours. After this time, remove the bandage. If it sticks to the skin, wet the area down with cool water and remove the bandage carefully. Once the tattoo is exposed, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Be sure to remove all surface blood and rinse all remaining soap. Pat lightly to dry.

With clean hands, apply a light coat of BACITRACIN or MYCITRACIN ointment at least 3 times a day for 1 week. This ointment can be purchased at any local drug store. If a rash occurs, discontinue use. Alternatives are A&D ointment. If the rash persists, Dermassage hand lotion can be applied.

The tattoo will develop a layer of dry skin, let this fall off naturally. After the skin has fallen off, apply hand lotion for 1 week as the skin adjusts to the new tattoo.

• DO NOT RE-BANDAGE THE TATTOO
• DO NOT APPLY VASELINE OR PETROLEUM JELLY
• DO NO USE ALCOHOL
• DO NOT RUB, PICK OR SCRATCH AT THE TATTOO
• DO NOT LET THE TATTOO DRY OUT
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR 2 WEEKS
• DO NOT SWIM FOR 2 WEEKS
• DO NOT SOAK IN BATH, SAUNA OR STEAM FOR 2 WEEKS

The tattoo is your responsibility after you leave the studio
**USE COMMON SENSE**