Before your appointment

• Moisturize the area you want tattooed daily for two weeks prior to your appointment.

• Get plenty of sleep the night before your tattoo.

• Eat a meal before coming to get tattooed.

• Do not drink alcohol or caffiene before getting tattooed.

• Avoid getting sunburned. If you have a sunburn, I cannot tattoo you.

After your appointment

• If using Dermshield: leave bandage on for 2-3 days max. If the bandage starts to come off and exposes your tattoo, remove it and clean your tattoo. If sweat appears under the bandage, remove it and clean your tattoo.

• Removing the Dermshield: Under warm, running water, remove your bandage by pulling downward, starting at the bottom corner, until it comes off completely.

• If using regualar bandage and tape/saran wrap: Remove your bandage 2 hours after your tattoo.

• Wash your tattoo thoroghly using unscented antibacterial soap.

• Dry your tattoo with a clean towel or paper towel.

• Moisturize your tattoo daily or when dry using unscented lotion or tattoo ointment. Avoid using petroleum based ointment like vaseline or aquaphor.