Tattoo Aftercare

1. Always wash your hands before touching your new tattoo
2. Gently remove the bandage after the bleeding has stopped(1-2 Hours). If the bandage stick or will not remove easily, wet the bandage with lukewarm water and carefully remove the bandage.
3. Gently wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and a mild soap with your hands only. PAT dry with a clean soft towel. Repeat this step for the first three days, three times daily. When the tattoo starts to scab or flake, continue to wash but be careful not to remove the scabs or pull them off because it will cause damage to the tattoo.
   For Seven to Ten days apply a small amount of TATTOO-GOO to the tattoo.
   **DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN**
   !!!!DO NOT USE VASELINE!!!!
4. Do not get your tattoo excessively wet or soak the tattoo while it is healing. NO SWIMMING OR HOTTUBBING! Showers are OK. Also NO SUN BATHING OR TANNING BEDS for 60 days(sun bathing will cause a pigment change in your tattoo).
5. NEVER Pick, Scratch, Poke, Prod, Grope, Sandblast, Rub, Boil, Saute', Manhandle, Skewer, Bar-B-Q. Grind, Crush.......Hey, you get the idea.
   Use your head. You just received a great tattoo, how you take care of it will determine whether it stays that way!

If a rash or redness occurs discontinue use of the ointment. If after 3 days the rash or redness persists consult your physician.
If you have any question, Please call 515-255-4430.

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