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TATTOO & PIERCING AFTERCARE
Your new butterfly tattoos need to be taken cared of to prevent a possible infection. Read more about our tattoo artists' articles on the best way to care for your new tattoo.
TATTOO AFTERCARE1. Leave the bandage on your tattoo for 2-12 hours. 2. Wash your hands prior to removing bandage. Immediately wash tattoo with warm water and soap. Repeat until tattoo is no longer slimy or glazed. (Do not use washcloth on tattoo until completely healed.) 3. Pat or dab (do not rub) until tattoo is dry. 4. Allow tattoo to air for at least 10 minutes. 5. Apply a very light film of bacitracin, neosporin, or triple antibiotic ointment. 6. DO NOT RE-BANDAGE THE TATTOO. 7. Repeat the cleaning procedure 5-7 times per day. Remember to use freshly washed hands to clean the tattoo and re-apply ointment. 8. After the first three days, stop using the ointment. Choose a fragrance-free lotion or cream. Apply to tattoo at least 3 times per day, or more often if needed. Remember to rub the lotion or cream in thoroughly, and always use freshly washed hands. 9. Repeat this procedure until the tattoo is no longer dry or shiny. ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR A BETTER HEALED TATTOO: Do not expose tattoo to sunlight for at least 2 weeks or until tattoo is healed. To preserve your tattoo, once it is healed, apply sun block to tattoo if it will be exposed to the sun. Do not soak tattoo in water (bathing or swimming) for at least 2 weeks or until healed. If you work out (esp. cardiovascular or aerobic) take some time off. Profuse sweating has the same effect on new tattoos as soaking in water. Wear loose clothing that can allow your healing tattoo to breathe. Do not pick at or scratch new tattoos. This will cause damage to the design. If it itches, apply more lotion or cream. Average healing time is 7-14 days.
PIERCING AFTERCARE
Septum, Bridge, Ears, Nostril, Eyebrow Healing time:6-8 weeks Using Bactine on a cotton swab, gently remove all discharge from the piercing and jewelry. Get the Bactine into the piercing by slowly rotating the jewelry back and forth. Do this 2-3 times a day or whenever necessary. Be sure to clean the piercing in the shower last. If cleaned after washing your hair, all the gel, hair spray, dandruff, oils, etc. run off onto the piercing. Avoid: Touching piercing/jewelry with unwashed hands, contact with hair, saliva, make-up, and immersing your piercing (swimming pools, baths, etc.) Oral – Tongue Healing time:4-6 weeks Use Yellow Listerine, diluted 1:1 with water, any time you eat, drink, or smoke. Full strength Listerine can kill off weak cells trying to form, slowing down the healing process. Take your time eating. Stick with foods that are softer and you know you can handle. Sucking on ice or drinking Slurpees can help with the swelling. Chew off to the side to avoid tearing your new piercing. If you smoke, you might experience a longer healing period. You may also use Glyoxide (available in the oral hygiene section of your pharmacy) to aid the healing process. Oral – Labret, Cheek, Monroe Healing time:6-8 weeks Treat these the same as the tongue, but with an additional step of cleaning the outside of the piercing. Using Bactine on a cotton swab, gently remove all discharge from the piercing and jewelry. Get the Bactine into the piercing by slowly rotating the jewelry back and forth. Do this 2-3 times a day or whenever necessary. Avoid: Exchange of saliva or any other bodily fluid, playing with your jewelry, touching your piercing with unwashed hands, and yogurt (which contains bacteria enzymes) and spicy foods.
Nipples, Navel, Madison Healing time:6 months – 2 full years Using Bactine on a cotton swab, gently remove all discharge from the piercing and jewelry. Get the Bactine into the piercing by slowly rotating the jewelry back and forth. Do this 2-3 times a day or whenever necessary. Using Liquid Anti-Bacterial Soap, clean the piercing in the shower. Let the hot water soak the piercing to soften any solid discharge. Gently remove the discharge with the soap. Again, rotate the jewelry back and forth to get the soap into the piercing, and be sure to get it all out. Make sure that the piercing is the last thing you wash during your shower. If cleaned before washing your hair, all the gel, hair spray, dandruff, oils, etc. run off onto the piercing. Every other day, you should soak the piercing in Sea Salt (available at health food stores). Get a shot glass and mix the sea salt with hot water. Suction it onto your piercing for 5-10 minutes. This loosens up the tissue and pulls out any discharge that might be trapped inside your piercing. Avoid: Contact with saliva or any other bodily fluids, touching your piercing/jewelry with unwashed hands, immersing your piercing (swimming pools, baths, etc.), tight clothing pulling on the piercing, and sleeping on your piercing.
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