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1) Leave bandage on for
1 1/2 hours. |
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2) Take bandage off but
dampen slightly, so it does not stick to the tattoo. |
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3) Wash the new tattoo
in cool water and get old ointment off of tattoo. Use a mild
fragrance-free antibacterial soap. |
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4) Pat dry. DO NOT RUB ! |
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5) Apply a light coat of
A&D ointment to tattoo. |
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6) Wash again before
going to bed, repeating steps 3-5. |
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7) For the next 3 to 4
days, wash tattoo at least 4-5 times a day, applying ointment after
each washing. |
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8) When tattoo starts to
peel, stop using A&D ointment. Switch to moisturizer, applying as
often as needed until peeling is done. |
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9) Do not scratch or
pick tattoo. |
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10) Do not expose tattoo
to direct sunlight for 2 weeks. |
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11) Avoid soaking tattoo
for 2 weeks. |
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12) Do not swim in salt
or chlorinated water for 2 weeks. |
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13) After tattoo is
healed, use sunblock on the tattoo whenever it is exposed to direct
sun. |
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