TATTOO CARE
Keep bandage on for one to two hours, but no longer. Soak bandage with cool water, then wash with soap and water, rinse, then pat dry. Do not rub with the towel. Let air dry for five minutes, then apply Aquaphor (lightly) two to three times a day. Do this for about a week and a half to two weeks. Do not oversoak the tattoo in water (normal baths and showers are fine) no swimming pools or tanning until at least two weeks after tattoo application. Remember to use a sunblock of SPF45 or better on your new tattoo. After the two weeks, we recommend using a lotion such as Eucerin or Aquaphor.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call your artist. We are available anytime, day or night.
PIERCING CARE
New piercings should be cleaned THOROUGHLY twice a day. This is very important!! A surgical scrub such as Wound Wash is preferred. Soaps that contain deodorants, cold creams, strong perfumes or other additives should be avoided.
HEALING
During the healing process, matter secreted from the piercing will dry on the jewelry and around the openings of the piercing (crusties).
Cleaning
Ears, Eyebrows, Nose, Navels, and Nipples:
Use only warm water and a Q-tip to remove the secretion off the jewelry. Clean with provided instructions and rinse thoroughly moving the jewelry back and forth gently a few times. We recommend doing this twice a day while showering.
Oral Contact/ Handling: Oral contact with or handling of new piercings can cause infection and should be avoided.
Lip, Tongue, and Cheek Care:
For these piercings, rinse with diluted Listerine (original) antiseptic after eating, drinking (anything other than water) or smoking. The surgical scrub should be used on the outside of lip and cheek piercings two to three times a day. Some people are sensitive to Listerine. If you experience burning or abnormal swelling, cut down you Listerine usage.
Rinsing: You will be rinsing after you smoke, eat, or drink anything but water. You will be rinsing with a solution of Listerine and water- one part Listerine mixed with three parts sterile or spring water. YOU MUST CONTINUE RINSING FOR THE DURATION OF ONE WEEK!!