Aftercare for Cling Wrap Method

Congratulations on your new tattoo! Here at Nirvanic Tattoo we want you to be completely

happy with your fresh ink. If you read and follow these instructions very carefully

you can be assured that your ink will look its’ best for years to come.

1.                         The most important part is not to pick, scratch, or scrape the fresh tattooed areas. For the first couple of days the area will be vulnerable to infections and physical damage. Treat it with care!

2.                         After 2 hours take the bandage off and wash the area with soap and warm water. Don’t use anything but your fingertips to wash your new tattoo. Pat it dry with a clean towel.  Never scrub your tattoo while it is healing.

3.                         Apply a NON-SCENTED or FRAGRANCE FREE hand lotion such as Lubriderm or Jergens to the tattoo.  Make sure you use just enough to cover the tattoo and rub in. Don’t leave it shiny.  You may want to try letting the lotion sit on top of scabs in order to ‘soak in’ a little. Be VERY careful though, because getting too much moisture may suck some of the colors out. Make sure you rub the lotion in after a few minutes.

4.                         Keep the tattoo clean and keep your hands off it!  Do not use anything with petroleum in it EXCEPT if you think you may be vulnerable to infection you may try Neosporin, Bacitracin, or Triple-Antibiotic Ointment. Only use these products for the first three days and no more! Use these products sparingly!

5.                         It is very important to keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight for the first month. If you are going to tan in a tanning bed, cover your new tattoo with a bandage of some kind. It is best to use a strong (spf 30 or higher) sunblock on the tattoo whenever it will be in the sun, FOREVER! UV rays are what make a tattoo look old and faded.

6.                         Don’t soak your tattoo in a swimming pool, hot tub, or water for two weeks! This is very important because soaking will also make your tattoo look dull. If you accidentally get your tattoo too wet, simply pat it dry and let it dry out some. Remember, the better you take care of your new tattoo the better it will look!

7.                          With our hospital quality sterilization here at Nirvanic Tatoo, getting and infection is rare but it is always possible. To ensure your safety and our own we utilize up-to-date sterility procedures and practice universal precautions when it comes to bloodbourne pathogens, If you think you may have an infection and your tattoo is red and swollen, sore, and has green puss coming out of it then you are most likely right. It is important that you consult a physician if these symptoms occur. We also urge you to call us so we can help you out.

8.                          Touchups are another possibility. Touchups are free within the first year. Please call us if you see some spots on your tattoo where it looks like the ink didn’t absorb properly. We will set you up an appointment and you will get the tattoo touched up by the artist who did it. A touchup does not cover fading from the sun so you might want to come in and have us look at your tattoo if you ever expose it to excessive sun or tanning.

9.                           If you have any questions please feel free to call us or come in. We want you to be happy with your tattoo because we take great pride in our work and we believe that the art of tattooing is the most noble form of art since the beginning of mankind. Thank You.