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Tattoo Aftercare
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Unwrap your tattoo when you get to a clean environment, preferably no longer than 5 hours after getting the tattoo.
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Wash the fresh tattoo with fragrance-free antibacterial soap (Dial Gold pump works great as well.)
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Pat it dry with a paper towel, as regular towels may be harboring bacteria.
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Put just enough aftercare (Aquaphor is the recommended ointment) on the tattoo to cover it in a thin layer, no gooping.
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Repeat this ritual 2-3 times per day for two weeks.
This is an open wound, so appropriate care includes not soaking the tattoo in water (showering is fine), or picking/scratching at the area. Shaving is allowed after the tattoo has healed flat, while swimming and baths may resume after the two week period.
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