• Remove bandage 24 hours after tattoo.

• Remove your bandage only when you are at home.

• With clean hands, remove the bandage under running water or in the shower. It is best to remove the bandage and wash the tattoo with warm water – NOT hot water.

• Lift one of the corners of the bandage; using one of the corners at the bottom of the tattoo is easiest. Begin pulling the bandage downward, creating tension so that the bandage begins to lift underneath. Never pull the bandage backwards or over itself.

• Once the bandage is removed, begin to wash your tattoo with warm water and unscented soap.

• It is best to use a pea-sized amount of liquid soap, or if you are using a bar to create a lather with your fingers on the bar of soap and then put the lathered soap onto your tattoo and begin washing. Do not soak your tattoo in the shower or under the tap. Do not scrub or exfoliate your tattoo. Only apply gentle pressure with your fingers to remove any surface debris

• Pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel or clean towel.

• Wash your tattoo once in the morning and once at night for the following 2 (two) days

• After those 2 days, you can begin applying unscented lotion morning and night (and mid-day if needed) for at least 2 weeks

• You should not be washing your tattoo more than 3 days in a row. Over-washing your tattoo can lead to rash, infection, and rejection of the tattoo

• Apply lotion once in the morning and once at night. If needed, reapply lotion mid-day. DO NOT PUT LOTION ON YOUR TATTOO MORE THAN 3 TIMES A DAY. THIS CAN CAUSE A RASH, INFECTION, AND REJECTION OF THE TATTOO

• Remove bandage 48 hours after tattoo.

• If you notice a significantly large or full ink sack (after 24 hours), lift one of the corners of the bandage and drain the ink sack, then re-stick the bandage. (*Ink sacks are a normal and healthy part of the healing process of a tattoo. Tattoos will leak blood, plasma, and ink.)

• Remove your bandage only when you are at home.

• With clean hands, remove the bandage under running water or in the shower. It is best to remove the bandage and wash the tattoo with warm water – NOT hot water.

• Lift one of the corners of the bandage; using one of the corners at the bottom of the tattoo is easiest. Begin pulling the bandage downward, creating tension so that the bandage begins to lift underneath. Never pull the bandage backwards or over itself.

• Once the bandage is removed, begin to wash your tattoo with warm water and unscented soap.

• It is best to use a pea-sized amount of liquid soap, or if you are using a bar to create a lather with your fingers on the bar of soap and then put the lathered soap onto your tattoo and begin washing. Do not soak your tattoo in the shower or under the tap. Do not scrub or exfoliate your tattoo. Only apply gentle pressure with your fingers to remove any surface debris

• Pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel or clean towel.

• If your tattoo is dry: wash once in the morning, the day after removing the bandage, and begin applying lotion right after the morning wash. Continue with your lotion that night. Continue applying lotion morning and night (and mid-day if needed) for the following days for at least 2 weeks

• If your tattoo is still wet or not dried out enough: continue to wash your tattoo once in the morning and once at night the day after removing the bandage, and then the next day you will begin applying lotion morning and night (and mid-day if needed) for at least 2 weeks

• You should not be washing your tattoo more than 2 days in a row. Over-washing your tattoo can lead to rash, infection, and rejection of the tattoo

• If needed, reapply lotion mid-day. DO NOT PUT LOTION ON YOUR TATTOO MORE THAN 3 TIMES A DAY. THIS CAN CAUSE A RASH, INFECTION, AND REJECTION OF THE TATTOO

DO NOT:

• Do not tan outside, in a machine/booth, or otherwise for at least 2 weeks after your tattoo

• Once the bandage is removed, do not rebandage it

• Do not rub, scratch, or pick at your tattoo. This can lead to the tattoo becoming distorted or infected

• Do not go swimming in a pool, beach, or hot tub

Do not take a bath

• Do not participate in any activities where you may sweat excessively

• Do not use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on your tattoo

Note:

Aftercare instructions may vary from person to person or tattoo to tattoo. Many factors can cause aftercare instructions to vary, such as skin type, tattoo placement, tattoo style, weather (summer/winter), etc.

The skin over your tattoo will dry up/scab and then peel in about 1-3 weeks, depending on the tattoo performed. This is a normal stage of the healing process and is not a cause for concern.

CONSULT A PHYSICIAN OR DOCTOR IF YOU NOTICE REDNESS AT THE SITE, GREEN/YELLOW DISCHARGE, AND OR DEVELOP A FEVER

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out through our website or email: pcemchn.com pcemchn@hotmail.com