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What Is My Aftercare (Cling Wrap)?

6/4/26, 8:00 AM

Aftercare for the cling wrap (old school way).

1. Leave your bandage on for a minimum of 2 hours. DO NOT re-bandage after discarding the wrap.
2. After removal of bandage, wash thoroughly with warm-hot water and a non-scented antibacterial soap (i.e. Dial Gold Antibacterial Soap). Remove any blood or ointment residue.
3. Pat dry with a clean paper towel. Let it dry completely.
4. For the first week, 2x a day; apply a small amount of Aquaphor (ointment) over the tattoo. If the area is appears shiny or wet-looking; its TOO MUCH. Lightly dab with a clean paper towel to remove extra ointment. Make sure you always wash the tattoo before reapplying the Aquaphor (THIN layer).
5. After the 5 days, you can switch to Fragrance Free lotion. Fragrance can irritate the new tattoo.
6. Keep your tattoo clean with soap & water (especially after working out).

Repeat this process for 2-4 weeks.

7. After a few days, it is normal for the tattoo to peel and shed skin. DO NOT SCRATCH. It'll be super itchy. If any scabs form, DO NOT pick at them. Let them fall off naturally. Picking will only ruin the tattoo causing ink to fall out. DO NOT over-saturate in the shower. Avoid baths. This will cause the tattoo to soften, resulting a blank spot, requiring a Touch Up.
8. You can apply sunscreen until after the tattoo is completely healed.

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