AFTERCARE
After 3 hours, you're able to gently wash your face with warm water and mild soap avoiding the treated area.
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Apply ointment, such as pawpaw, 3 times a day for the next 5 days.
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Stay out of sunlight and tanning booths until healed at least 7-10 days.
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DO NOT soak tattoo in tub, sauna, Jacuzzi or swimming while your new tattoo is healing. Showers are fine.
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DO NOT rub or pick treated area while it is healing.
Loss of colour and/ or infection could occur.
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Extreme sun and exposure over the years can and will fade your tattoo.
this can be minimised by using a strong sunscreen, at least SPF25
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Your tattoo should completely heal in 2 weeks.
Consult a physician if any signs or symptoms develop such as the following :
redness at site, green / yellow discharge (foul smelling) and/ or fever.
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GENERAL ADVICE
Always wash hands thoroughly before cleaning or touching the tattooed area.
Keep area clean and dry.
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Wash the tattoo with clean running water and mild liquid soap.
Rinse and pat dry preferably with paper towel.
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DO NOT rub, pick or scratch your new tattoo as this can lead to infection and may cause a delay in healing.