How long do I need to wait before taking a shower, after getting a tattoo?
April 28th, 2010 by tattoo
I just got one yesterday & the tattoo artist never mentioned how long I needed to wait. He just told me to keep applying the ointment for three days.
These are the exact directions that my husband got after he got his tattoo..
Remove the bandage in 2-3 hours
Wash with warm water and soap, then dry thoroughly.
When dry, apply a fresh layer or vaseline.
Cover with saran wrap and wear it through the night.
Remove the wrap in the morning and wash again with soap and water.
Continue washing throughout the day if oozing or plasma leakage occurs.
Keep your tattoo dry after the first 24 hours and until it has completely healed-approx 7-14 days
After the first 24 hours begin applying a light unperformed lotion. Apply a very small amount of lotion 1 or 2 times a day until fully absorbed.
Tattoo will being to peel and flake after about day 5. Do not pick at the scabs.
Do not exercise or sweat until tattoo is fully healed: sweat will cause infection and damage the tattoo.
Keep our of sun and tanning beds for 4 weeks, both will damage the tattoo.
After tattoo is fully healed apply sunblock every time you go outside in the sun.
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