yes!!! you just got a new tattoo!! & you probably had the after-tattoo brain fog and forgot what I said for aftercare or forgot you had a question! Here’s some advice for the next 3 weeks-

Do not soak in any still water aka bathtub or hot tub or a lake or a pool or the ocean for the next three weeks!

Do not put your tattoo in direct sunlight! Please avoid using sunscreen and have it covered or avoid sun all together for the next three weeks

Do not itch your tattoo

Do not touch your tattoo with dirty hands- always make sure to wash your hands when handling it!

Always use clean paper towels when drying your tattoo after washing!

if I used 2nd skin on you: Keep on your tattoo for a min. of 3 hours up till 3-4 whole days. I know that seems like a long time, but if its not bugging you and no liquid has escaped the seal then I think it’ll keep it nice and safe. If liquid escapes the seal, please remove right away with clean hands and wash your piece with anti-bacterial non scented soap. If the bandage has been removed before 3 days has passed, follow up your washing with aquaphor. After 3 days has gone by since your procedure, switch from aquaphor to a non-scented lotion to apply after you wash. Wash 2-3 times a day after the bandage is off- to avoid irritation do not wash more then three. I recommend to wash and apply lotion for about 2-3 weeks.

if I used a gauze wrap on you: Please remove after 3 hours. Do not keep on longer. For the first 3 days wash with an anti-bacterial non-scented soap 2-3 times a day. Follow with aquaphor ointment. After 3 days, continue to wash with the same soap for another 2-3 weeks, but follow with a non-scented lotion.

remember scabbing is normal and does not indicate a troubled tattoo. Please do not pick at scab!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!