Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

A fresh tattoo needs time and proper care to heal. Follow these tattoo aftercare instructions carefully, and if you have questions or concerns, call the shop first.

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1. REMOVE THE BANDAGE

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Remove your bandage in the shower within 12–24 hours of getting your tattoo.

Wash the tattoo thoroughly using your normal everyday soap and your clean hands. Do not use a washcloth, loofah, or anything abrasive.

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2. PAT DRY

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When you’re finished showering, gently pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel. Do not rub.

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3. APPLY TAT STICK OR AQUAPHOR

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Once the tattoo is dry, apply a very thin layer of Tat Stick or Aquaphor over the entire surface of the tattoo.

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Apply Tat Stick or Aquaphor 2–3 times a day to a clean tattoo.

A thin layer is all you need.

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4. LEAVE IT OPEN

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Do not re-bandage your tattoo.

Allow your tattoo to breathe while it heals.

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5. HANDS OFF

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Do not scratch, pick, or peel your healing tattoo.

Some itching, peeling, or flaking can happen as your tattoo heals. Let your tattoo heal naturally.

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6. KEEP IT OUT OF THE WATER & SUN

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For the first 2 weeks, avoid:

• Direct sun

• Salt water

• Soaking your tattoo

Your tattoo needs time to heal, so avoid activities that leave your new tattoo submerged or exposed to excessive sun.

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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO HEAL?

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Your new tattoo should take approximately 10–14 days to heal.

Everyone heals differently, so give your tattoo the time it needs.

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

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Call Ron & Dave’s Tattooing first.

Your friends may mean well, but they probably have a different tattoo and a different healing experience.

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When in doubt, ask your artist.

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718.982.0100

Ron & Dave’s Tattooing
603 Manor Rd
Staten Island, NY 10314