Tattoo aftercare instructions

• Keep the bandage on for 2–3 days.
• Do not swim, get sunburned, or sweat.
• After 3 days, take off the bandage in the shower.
• Pat dry with a clean paper towel (do not rub).
• Let it air out for about 10 minutes, then apply a thin layer of Aquaphor or a recommended tattoo ointment.
• Continue applying a thin layer of Aquaphor or tattoo healing ointment 2 times a day (thin layer only).
• Do not over-moisturize—your skin needs to breathe.

Days 5–14

• Tattoo may start to peel or flake—this is normal. Do not pick or scratch.
• Switch to a fragrance-free lotion like Aveeno or Lubriderm instead of Aquaphor.
• Keep moisturizing to prevent excessive itching or scabbing.