Tattoo Aftercare

Please contact your artist if you have any questions about aftercare or the healing process.

If using a Dermshield style bandage, remove after 2-3 days. If using a standard padded bandage, remove after a few hours. Once EITHER BANDAGE has been removed, immediately wash the tattoo with warm water and a mild anti-bacterial soap.

Use a thin layer of a fragrance-free lotion when the tattoo is dry. Do not use Neosporin or other ointments.

Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight for 2 weeks.

Do not soak your tattoo in the bath, jacuzzi, or go swimming while your tattoo is healing. Showers are fine.

Do not pick at your tattoo- loss of color and/or infection could occur.

Sun exposure to your tattoo over the years will fade your tattoo. This can be minimized by using sunscreen AFTER your tattoo is healed (after the initial 2 weeks of healing).

Your tattoo should be healed in 2-4 weeks.

Common sense, patience, and cleanliness are key!