BROOKLYN, NY
AFTERCARE
Tips on safetly handling your new tattoo
- Do not drink alcohol the night before.
- Exfoliate and moisturize the area you want tattooed a week before your appointment.
- Avoid drinking coffee on the day of the appointment.
- Don’t forget to eat and drink water before coming in for your appointment!
- Wear loose clothing with easy access to the area you’d like tattooed.
- If you’d like a silent appointment, feel free to bring a book or headphones!
- Keep saniderm on for up to 2 days. It should at least be left on overnight.
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If you are using cling wrap, it can be removed after 2-3 hours
- The tattoo will have some redness, soreness, and slight heat for up to one week.
- When removing
your bandage, first
wash your hands
with unscented
soap, then rinse
tattoo with warm
water and pat dry
with a clean paper
towel.
- Wash twice
a day (no soap).
- Apply a very thin layer of ointment (Aquaphor). Avoid using too much ointment.
- Depending on size, you can reapply with a second piece of saniderm for 2-5 days for further protection.
- Switch to your choice of mild unscented lotion (Lubriderm or coconut oil) instead of ointment.
- Do not workout
- Do not soak in water
- Do not itch
- Do not sunbathe
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