Leave tattoo bandage on for 3 days Remove tattoo bandage, wash thoroughly with warm water and soap. Make sure to clean the tattoo area of all blood and plasma. Pat dry tattoo with a clean towel. Apply a thin layer of scent/dye free lotion. Wash and moisturize tattoo 2-3 times a day until healed. No swimming, tanning, or hot tubs for 2 weeks.
(The tattoo is going to itch, this is your skin healing, do not scratch; You will damage the tattoo.)
Your tattoo will go through different stages of healing (e.g Scabbing, flaking, peeling) it is all normal, let it come off on its own; don’t panic or pick at it.
Expect your tattoo to go through a phase called “The Uglies” where it will look old and faded–this is a normal part of the healing process. If you have any concerns or questions about your tattoo please don’t hesitate to call, our goal is for you to have a great healing tattoo.