During the healing process, getting good rest and nutrition can assist the body and its immune system to heal best. Be sure to rest well, eat nutritiously and drink plenty of water to help the immune system heal the tattoo optimally.

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For Tegaderm / Sticker / Second Skin Style Bandages

- in a clean bathroom, gently remove this bandage 2-3 DAYS/48-72 HOURS after application and immediately wash the tattoo

* take the bandage off as soon as possible if it begins coming off on its own, curls up at the edges, leaks, excessive fluid builds up or if there is any irritation

 

For Plastic Wrap

- in a clean bathroom, remove within 1-3 HOURS after application

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Washing a New Tattoo

- wash the tattoo with fragrance-free anti-bacterial soap in hot water

- do not scrub the tattoo with anything abrasive until it is healed

- pat dry with clean paper towel, avoid using hand/bath towels because they can collect germs

- massage mild fragrance-free lotion or a quality botanical salve into the tattooed area

- wipe off excess lotion with a clean and damp paper towel

- do not apply another bandage to the tattoo unless guided in doing so

 

Until the Tattoo is Completely Healed

- wash the tattoo every morning & every night

- bathe quickly and do not soak the healing tattoo longer than a few moments

- do not soak the fresh tattoo

- do not go swimming with a tattoo that is healing

- avoid direct sunlight on the healing tattooed area

- make sure clothing and bedding is clean during the entire healing process

- completely avoid exercise for the first 3 days and avoid sweaty exercise for the first 2 weeks

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Contact me if you have any questions

email tattoo@fioroso.com

telephone / text 1-860-785-3495