TATTOO AFTERCARE
THANKS FOR GETTING TATTOOED AT LIGHTHOUSE TATTOO, COME BACK SOON!
Your tattoo is like a superpower, is making you look a thousand times cooler but with it comes a bunch of responsibilities.
Fear nothing, the coolness is gonna be there forever but the responsibilities are gonna last just a few weeks
Here’s the deal, while it’s healing your tattoo is an open wound and has to be kept clean at all the time to avoid the risk of infections
The best way to look after your tattoo is the following .
1. Leave the tattoo bandaged for a minimum of 4-6 hours. Normally we recommend to keep the tattoo wrapped until the next morning but if you feel the bandage will come off while you are sleeping, please remove it before going to bed.
2. Gently remove bandage under warm running water to reduce the risk of damaging the tattoo.
3. Once bandage is removed, using an unscented soap, wash away all blood or other liquid from the tattoo using your hand and warm soapy water.
4. When you are done washing the tattoo off, gently pat the tattoo dry with a paper/clean towel and allow the tattoo to air dry for about 5-10 minutes.
5. Apply recommended lotion, taking minimal possible amount. Just few drops to slightly moisturize the tattooed skin. Please make sure the lotion is fully absorbed by your skin and does not leave any residue on the skin surface! It must dry immediately.
6. After waiting 2-3 minutes inspect your tattoo carefully and if you see blood coming out, wipe it gently with paper towel. Do NOT scrub, just wipe!
7. Leave your tattoo alone. Do NOT re-bandage!
8. First day after getting tattooed, inspect your tattoo carefully every 2-3 hours, if you see it’s bleeding, wash the blood away and cream your tattoo after each washing. (As described in 3-6 paragraphs)
DO NOT:
• Pick or scratch tattoo while it is peeling!
• Soak the tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, baths, hot tubs or saunas for 2 weeks! Regular quick shower is fine.
• Apply alcohol, Vaseline, Petroleum Jelly or sun block until tattoo is completely pealed. NO shaving or waxing area to fresh tattoo.
• Expose tattoo to direct sunlight for first 2-3 months, sunblock after complete healing.
• Listen to friends or so-called tattoo experts. If you have questions just email us! And especially at the first sign of uncommon body reaction!
Once you leave the shop, proper care of your tattoo is your responsibility!
