AFTERCARE  INSTRUCTIONS

Leave the second skin on for a duration of 5-7 days, to remove skin soak under lukewarm water for a duration of 5-10 minutes  and peel skin off under the water, once removed gently clean your tattoo using a clean cloth and a non scented soap like Dove, Ivory or Spectro Gel. Be sure to remove all blood, ink and ointment leftover from the tattoo process. Pat your tattoo dry using a clean towel or lint free paper towel. For the first three to four days keep your tattoo clean and dry, this means short showers, no soaking. Gently wash your tattoo daily using your hand and a non scented soap, pat dry as soon as you're finished. After three to four days you can begin to apply a small amount of water based scent free lotion, pref1erably Lubriderm or tattoo aftercare products. Making sure your hands are clean apply once or twice daily until your tattoo is healed. Do not rub or pick your scabs, keep your tattoo out of the sun, tanning beds and soaking water especially hot tubs, swimming pools ect Remember, your body will heal itself. Generally, the less you do to a new tattoo the better it will heal.

Please be advised there is a possibility of infections but following your aftercare correctly will reduce the chances of infections.

If you have any questions or concerns about the healing of your tattoo, please don't hesitate to consult Golden Koi Tattoos or your physician.