Aftercare Instructions

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1. Leave bandage on for at least 3 days after tattoo
2. Remove bandage in the shower or under running water to help the adhesive loosen
3. After removing bandage wash tattoo thoroughly with unscented antibacterial or antimicrobial soap. I recommend Dial Gold
4. Let tattoo air dry or blot with clean paper towel
5. Apply unscented and unmedicated lotion or coconut oil 
6. Continue the steps 3-5 three times a day for the next 2 days
7. For at least 2 weeks, continue to wash often with soap and moisturize with a plain white non-fragrance, non-colored lotion
8. For at least two weeks, minimize exposure to the sun, and avoid submerging in water, like swimming pools in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water.
9. The client shall consult a health care practitioner at the first sign of infection or an allergic reaction, and report any diagnosed infection, allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the tattoo to the artist and to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Tattoo and Body Piercing Program at (512) 834-6711.
10. When tattoo is healed applying sunscreen will help prevent fading when the tattoo will be exposed

The tattoo will flake or scab. DO NOT pick at the tattoo no matter how itchy it may be. DO NOT over apply lotion or coconut oil. The skin also needs to breath.
Touchups are offered at no cost for 60 days from original date of tattoo being given