How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo
Once you ve gotten a permanent tattoo, the hardest part is over-- but your
work isn t done.
Pay careful attention to these instructions for the proper
aftercare for your new tattoo and you ll help protect the newly...
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How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo
Once you ve gotten a permanent tattoo, the hardest part is over-- but your
work isn t done.
Pay careful attention to these instructions for the proper
aftercare for your new tattoo and you ll help protect the newly acquired
tattoo s color and shape.
Take care of your new tattoo the same way you
would care for any other skin wound.
• Keep the bandage on the tattoo for at least two hours after the work is complete (or longer,
depending on the tattoo artist s instructions).
• Remove the bandage very carefully and throw it away.
This allows your skin to breathe and
begin the healing process.
Do not rebandage the tattoo.
• Put a drop of mild antibiotic soap on your hand and lightly wash the tattoo.
Gently pat it dry
with a washcloth (not a paper towel) taking care not to rub it.
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