Do:

• Leave the tattoo bandage for a minimum of three hours and no longer than twelve hours.
• Remove bandage under warm running water. If bandage is stuck to the tattoo, gently remove it while under running water to prevent damage to the tattoo.
• Once bandage is removed, using an unscented soap, carefully wash the tattoo off with your hand and warm soapy water.
• When done washing the tattoo off, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel and allow the tattoo air dry for about five to ten minutes.
• Apply Ink Fixx salve to the tattoo 4 to 6 times a day.
• The lotion can be applied to the tattoo about three to four times daily for about ten to fourteen days or until the tattoo is completely done peeling.
• Somewhere between three and six days, the tattoo will start to flake off like tissue paper. Do not pick or scratch the tattoo, let the skin peel naturally. You will notice small pieces of dry skin containing color coming off while using the lotion or washing the tattoo. This is normal - it is just the top layer of dead skin coming off. Your tattoo is not disappearing.

Do Not:

• Re-bandage the tattoo once the bandage is completely removed.
• Allow direct sunlight on tattoo for first 2 to 3 weeks.
• Pick at or scratch tattoo while peeling.
• Soak the tattoo, swim, take a bath (showers are okay), enter a hot tub, or sauna for two weeks or until the tattoo is completely peeled.
• Shave or wax the area until tattoo is completely healed.
• Apply alcohol, Vaseline (any type petroleum jelly) or sun block to a fresh tattoo.

If you have any questions about your tattoo contact Bryan or Frank 717-635-8819 or visit the studio.

Some Extra Stuff:

• Once you leave the studio, proper care of your tattoo is your responsibility.
• Small amounts of color may on clothing or sheets for the first few days. When tattoo is peeling, color will appear in pieces of dry skin.
• If the tattoo is in an area where it can be exposed to the air, allow it to breathe. Allowing the tattoo to breathe will help the healing. Your body and oxygen are going to heal the tattoo.
• If possible wear loose fitting clothing over the tattoo and be careful not to suffocate tattoo with socks and pantyhose.