HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW TATTOO
The
life of your tattoo is dependent upon the care it receives within the
first few days...
it takes about two weeks to heal, and two more
weeks to settle in.
Keep your
tattoo bandaged from 2 to 10 hours (or however long I tell you to
leave it on!). Remove gauze and wash tattoo gently with cool, soapy
water. Rinse thoroughly, lightly pat dry with a clean towel.
Do not
SCRUB your tattoo!
DO
NOT re-bandage your tattoo
DO
NOT use Vaseline or petroleum jelly
DO
NOT use alcohol or peroxide
DO
NOT pick or scratch tattoo
DO
NOT soak tattoo in tub or shower- get in, get clean, get out!
Stay
out of swimming pools, hot tubs, oceans, etc. for two weeks
Keep
tattoo out of direct sunlight and/or tanning beds
With
clean hands, apply a THIN layer of antibiotic ointment such as A &
D Ointment or Bacitracin 2 to 3 times a day for 4 or
5 days;
after that, switch to lotion.
You
may use a good fragrance free lotion such as Lubriderm, Jergens or
Eucerin. Apply a THIN layer and work in well 5 to 6 times a day for
the entire healing process. DO NOT over lubricate your tattoo;
however, don't let it dry out, either. Should any seepage occur,
gently dab off excess with a clean paper towel.
If
a rash occurs (bumps on or around the tattoo as with an allergic
reaction) or redness persists, discontinue use and call us
for suggestions or product alternatives.
If
you have any questions at all, please contact us at
camel@tattoosbycamel.com