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Tattoo After Care

Step 1 - Leave bandage on for 1-2 hours.
Step 2 - Remove bandage and rinse your tattoo with cool, soapy water. Be sure to remove all dried blood and gunk; then blot dry with a paper towel
Step 3 - Apply a then layer of Vitamin A&D ointment to the tattoo. Rub the ointment into your tattoo and blot off all excess ointment with a paper towel.
Step 4 - Repeat Step 3, 3-4 times a day for the 1st two days
Step 5 - Beginning on the 3rd day, Stop using A&D Ointment and begin using an unscented hand lotion (Lubriderm or Aveeno)
Step 6 - Rub lotion into the tattoo and blot off any excess lotion.
Step 7 - Repeat Step 6, 3-5 times a day (whenever the tattoo geels dry or tight). Continue to use lotion until your tattoo is fully healed.

For the 1st few days you need to watch for redness around your tattoo. If you see redness around your tattoo, you are most likely reacting to whatever ointment or lotion you are using. If this happens, rinse the tattoo thoroughly and try using something else.

DO NOT - Pick or scratch the tattoo while it is healing
DO NOT - Tan or sunburn the tattoo while it is healing
DO NOT - Submerge the tattoo under water for any period of time while it is healing.

Body Piercing Aftercare

Rule #1: Do not touch your piercing
Every time you touch your piercing you are transferring bacteria from your hands to your piercing causing irritation and or infection.

What's Normal?

For the first 3-5 days: Swelling, Bruising, Bleeding and Tenderness after that some Swelling and Oozing (which causes crusties).

Rule #2: Do Not Pick at the crusties.

Cleaning your piercing

Use an unscented antibacterial soap (Dial). Lather onto a Q-tip or paper towel. Clean thoroughly removing all dried blood and "crusties". Rinse your piercing with cool water. Repeat 2-3 times daily. Do Not use rubbing alcohol, peroxide, or any kind of healing ointment. Other then cleaning your piercing, with Dial Soap. Leave it alone.

Stay out of swimming pools for at least a month; pits, lakes, rivers, and ponds for at least two months.

Do Not change your jewelry for at least six to eight weeks. Your piercing can take 8 weeks to a years to fully heal. So be patient.

Oral Piercing Aftercare

Rule #1 Don't touch your piercing, unless cleaning it, and remember to always wash your hands with antibacterial soap first.

What's Normal?

For the first 3-5 days: Swelling, Bruising, Bleeding and Tenderness after that some Swelling and Oozing (which causes crusties).

Rule #2: Do Not Pick at the crusties. Healing can take anywhere from 8 weeks to a year, depending on the piercing. Healing occurs from the inside out. Your piercing may seem healed when it actually is not. So be Patient.

Cleaning Your Piercing

Rinse for 30 seconds with non alcoholic mouthwash, 4 to 5 times daily (after eating, smoking and before bed), for the entire healing process. For lips, labrets and Monroe's use anti-bacterial hand soap (Dial) on the outside of the piercing, rinse and pat dry, as well as using mouthwash. In event of swelling, use ice, and aleve, or Ibuprofen. Take care when eating over the first few weeks; take small bites and chew slowly to avoid biting down on your jewelry.

What to Avoid

Do Not change the piercing for 4 to 6 weeks. Avoid oral contact for the entire healing period. Don't over rinse (Using mouthwash too often can cause irritation and or buring).