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Take the bandage/cover off after 2-3 hours. |
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Give the tattooed area a mild soap wash twice daily using only your hand. |
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Make sure it is thoroughly cleaned. |
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Pat it dry with an unused clean towel. |
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Let the tattoo "air dry" for at least an hour. |
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Then for the next 3 days, apply a light smear of antiseptic cream 2 -3 times daily. (Use either Savlon by Johnson & Johnsons or Dettol Cream. Do not use Vaseline.) |
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Do this until all the scabs come off. |
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After the third day, switch to any non-perfumed moisturising cream or lotion. |
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If your tattoo starts to peel, do not pick or scratch, let it shed naturally for the best results. Apply lotion to keep it moist. |
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If your tattoo itches, don't scratch it! Instead, slap it to make the itch go away.
Once it is healed, apply sunblock before spending an extended time outside. |
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You may want to have it touched up every few years to keep it looking new and vibrant. |
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Remember:
- Do not at any time, scrub your tattoo before it is fully healed. A tattoo is considered completely healed when it is about 3 months old.
- No skin to skin contact with people or pets.
- No scratching, picking or peeling.
- No swimming, sauna, jacuzzi or tub.
- No direct sunlight for at least one (1) month.
- No tanning salon or contact sports.
- No shaving.
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Note: Please remember that the outcome of your tattoo depends on how you take care of it. |