Once you've gotten a permanent tattoo, the hardest part is over, but your work isn't done. Pay careful attention to help the healing process and protect the newly acquired tattoo's color and shape. It's just as important to take good care of the tattooed area as it is to treat any other skin wound.

1. Keep the bandage on the tattoo for at least 15 mins after the work is complete (possibly longer, depending on the tattoo artist's instructions).
   
   
2. Remove the bandage very carefully and leave it off. This allows your skin to breathe and begin the healing process.
   
   
3. Wash tattoo with your hand (make sure hand is clean) using warm, soapy water. Rinse with cold water. Don't over soak your tattoo. Keep out of the direct spray of the shower. Pat dry, DO NOT rub with towel.
   
   
4. Use mild soap (Dettol/Savlon) to lightly rinse the tattoo. Lightly pat it dry with a washcloth, taking care not to rub it.
   
   
5. Dab an over-the-counter antibiotic cream on the cleaned area.
   
   
6. Continue to lightly apply antibiotic cream to your tattooed skin for about a week, then switch to plain skin lotion to keep it moist throughout the day.
   
   
7. Expose your healing skin to air as much as possible without soaking in the sun.
   
   
8. Tattoo will flake. DO NOT pick at the flakes or you may pull the color out. Try not to let clothing rub on your tattoo while it is healing.
   
   
9. Avoid getting a lot of water on your new tattoo - showers are OK, but no swimming for a few weeks.

Tips: Resist scratching the skin or picking at scabs, no matter how much it itches. Wear clean, loose and comfortable clothing over the tattooed area. Your skin should heal in about two weeks. Apply sunblock to your tattoo after it has healed, to help prevent burns and fading.

Warnings: If you experience extreme swelling, unbearable itching, excruciating pain, fever, a rash or any other unusual symptoms that may indicate infection, allergic reaction or other serious complication, contact a doctor immediately. Talking to the tattoo artist can give you an idea of the artist's knowledge of safety, infectious disease transmission and prevention.

So, Before Getting Tattooed, (if you are of age of course)...

PLEASE:

• Do not get a tattoo if you are sick or not feeling well. Wait until you're feeling better before getting that tattoo.
  
  
• Make sure you've had food and rest. Getting tattooed on an empty stomach or drunk may cause you to feel faint, nauseated, or dizzy.
  
  
• Don't take pain killers like aspirin, ibuprofen, and anesthetics, which may possibly cause cause problems, such as increased bleeding.
  
  
• Do not get tattooed if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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