TATTOO AFTERCARE

TATTOO

-Remove covering

-Keep your tattoo clean!

-Using warm water and antibacterial soap wash away remaining ink/plasma

-Let air dry then apply just enough ointment to cover tattoo. Gently massage into skin.

-VERY LITTLE OINTMENT IS NEEDED. When in doubt, let it dry out

-Repeat 1-3 times a day for 1-3 days

-Discontinue ointment and apply lotion every other day or as needed until fully healed

-No suntanning or soaking for 2 weeks. (Swimming, hot tubs, etc)

DONT's

-Over moisturize your tattoo.

-Soak your fresh tattoo. Avoid hot tubs, swimming, prolong soaks while bathing

-Expose your tattoo to direct sunlight while healing. (Sunburns can be extremely harmful to a fresh tattoo)

DO's

-Keep your tattoo clean

-Moisturize as needed with recommended aftercare

(Consult your artist if you are unsure of aftercare products)

All Tattoo needles used at Surreal Ink are 316L (medical grade) Sterilized steel.