Aftercare Instructions
Banner and Bone Tattoo Company
984 Kempton St.
New Bedford MA 02740
508-951-2443
AFTERCARE OF YOUR TATTOO
1. After 1 hour, remove the bandage gently and wash with warm water and mild soap. DO NOT REBANDANGE.
2. Apply a thin film of A&D Ointment, Bacitracin, or the like 3 times a day for the next 3 days. After 3 days, use a hand lotion until skin returns to its pre-tattoo condition.
3. Stay out of sunlight and tanning booths until tattoo is healed, at least 7-10 days.
4. Do not soak tattoo in tub, sauna, Jacuzzi or go swimming while your new tattoo is healing. Showers are fine.
5. Do not rub or pick the treated area while it is healing. Loss of color and/or infection could occur.
6. Extreme sun and exposure over the years can and will fade your tattoo. This can be minimized by using a strong sunscreen, at least SPF25.
7. Your tattoo should heal in 2 weeks.
8. Consult a health care provider for:
Unexpected redness, tenderness or swelling at the site of Body Art Procedure
Any rash
Unexpected drainage at or from the site of the Body Art Procedure; or
A fever within 24 hours of the Body Art Procedure