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Tattoo Aftercare
Keep bandage on for one to two hours. WASH YOUR HANDS, and carefully
remove bandage. Use lukewarm soapy water to clean your tattoo. (just
use your hands to wash and rinse the tattoo) pat dry.
First two days of new tattoo keep the tattoo dry. After two days
pass, use an ointment such as Tat Wax on your tattoo every three or
four hours for the next four to five days, and only pat dry. Apply
only a thin layer so that the tattoo stay as looking shiny and never
dry. DO NOT apply thickly or you will clog your pores and cause
color to pull out. NEVER EVER use petroleum based ointments such as
neosporin, Polysporin, Vaseline. These are too strong and will cause
your tattoo to fade
After four days, or when the tattoo starts to peel, DO NOT PICK OR
SCRATCH!!! This is a huge deal, scratching will cause scaring.
During the healing process, do not swim in chlorinated pools, lake
water or hot tubs, or expose your tattoo to the sun. Afterwards,
always make sure you apply sunscreen to your tattoo when outdoors to
prevent fading
After about two weeks of this treatment your tattoo should be
healed.
Please feel free to stop by or call the shop if you have any
questions of concerns about your new tattoo. And DO NOT ask your
friends for advice, they are NOT in the industry or considered
professionals therefore should not be giving advice. If there is a
problem or question we are here for you.
Piercing Aftercare
Piercing Cleaning Solution
Antibacterial Soap - Dial
Lever 2000
or other with no perfume or dye
Piercing Soak Solution
¼ tsp Sea Salt to 1 Cup Warm Water
Suggestions on how to care for your piercing
WASH hands thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap. CLEAN your piercing
at least twice a day with Piercing Cleaning Solution. Your body
secretes plasma while
healing - the plasma dries and becomes crusty.
If your jewelry seems stuck and will not move, DO NOT FORCE IT.
Pulling dried discharge into a piercing is quite painful and
lengthens the healing process. Remove dried discharge by taking a
shower or by using a cotton swab in warm salt water (¼ tsp. sea salt
to 1 cup warm water).
APPLY a liberal amount of Piercing Cleaning Solution to the piercing
and its surrounding area with a cotton swab. Rotate the jewelry 5-7
times to remove the solution from the inside of the piercing.
Carefully RINSE the piercing under running water (a shower). Rotate
the jewelry 5-7 times to remove the solution from the inside of the
piercing. Solution left inside the piercing can cause irritation.
Pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Use a mild salt water solution (¼ tsp. sea salt to 1 cup warm water)
once a day in addition to regular cleanings to help with healing.
Soak the piercing for 10-15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with a
paper towel. Do not rotate the jewelry with salt-water solution -
only rotate when you are cleaning.
ENJOY your piercing! If you have any questions of problems feel free
to contact us. THANK YOU!!
*NOTE - AVOID using rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean
your piercing - in many cases, they are detrimental to the healing
process! Also, AVOID using any sort of ointment or oil on the
piercing. They will prevent air from flowing through the piercing
which can promote infection.
**FOLLOWING THE SUGGESTIONS MAY NOT NECESSARILY ENSURE THAT YOUR
PIERCING WILL HEAL CORRECTLY. THE BODY IS A COMPLEX ORGANISM - EACH
PERSON REACTS DIFFERENTLY. IF YOU ARE AT ALL CONCERED ABOUT YOUR
PIERCING, CALL US OR STOP BY. MEDICAL ATTENTION MAY BE NECESSARY IN
SOME CASES.
DO NOT remove the jewelry during the ENTIRE healing
period.*
Cartilage ~ 3-6 Months
Navel ~ 4-6 Months
Ear ~ 2-3 Months
Nipple ~ 6-12 Months
Eyebrow ~ 2-3 Months
Nose ~ 2-3 Months
Lip ~ 2-3 Months
Septum ~ 3 Months
Labret ~ 2-3 Months
Tongue ~ 2-3 Months
*These Healing periods are approximate. Also, it generally takes
about a year to completely toughen up and heal.
Avoid ALL CONTACT of your piercing with saliva, blood, semen, and
other bodily fluid for AT LEAST the first eight weeks. Your new
piercing is extremely susceptible to infection, especially when
exposed to these items. Caution and common sense are extremely
beneficial.
Clean bedding as necessary, change sheets and pillowcases (if
applicable) often.
After washing hands with antibacterial soap, apply Bactene, and
rotate jewlery, then pat dry. Also check threaded jewelry twice a
day to make sure it is secure after washing hands with antibacterial
soap.
Some people have found that the healing process was accelerated by
taking a multi vitamin or mineral supplement containing zinc and
vitamin C (50mg with food once a day).
For navel piercings, tight fitting cloths are strongly discouraged.
Everyday bending, lifting sitting, et irritate the piercing - this
irritation is compounded when tight jeans and belts are worn.
Irritation can lead to migration or rejection. Also, if you are
physically active (exercising etc.) place a cotton ball (as much s
will fit) inside jewelry at those times.
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