After Care

The life of your new tattoo is dependent upon the care it receives during the first two weeks of healing. If you follow these instructions, you shouldn't have any problems. If you need to contact one of us, click here to reach us. 1. Always wash your hands before touching your new tattoo!   2. Leave the bandage on the tattoo for one or two hours.   3. After removing the bandage, gently wash your tattoo with anti-bacterial soap and water( Preferably a shower ). Pat dry with a clean dry towel. Do not reapply a bandage!   4. Take normal showers ( No bathtubs! )for the first two weeks and continue to use a clean towel to pat dry.   5. After the 3rd day you may use small amounts of dye free, perfume free hand lotion( A drop or two )     Lubriderm, Eucerin, Suave brand etc. etc. Always wash your hands before applying lotion!     6. Wear loose fitting cotton clothes over your new tattoo. Absolutely no tight or constricting clothing!   7. For the first two weeks, take normal showers (No baths!) and gently pat dry with a clean towel.   8. No direct sunlight for 4 weeks! No pools, saunas, hot tubs for at least 3 weeks! Do not use alcohol, peroxide, or ointments on your tattoo ever!   DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO!!   9. After your tattoo is completely healed you may use a high spf sunblock to protect your tattoo.   If you follow our instructions, you will have no problems. If you have any questions you may feel free to call us at (404) 781-8000  for Piercing Aftercare