Tattoo Care Instructions

The information on this site based on personal experience and should not be interpreted as a recommendation or prescribed treatment for piercings. We are not physicians.

Take bandage off in 2 hours

Wash tattoo carefully with warm soapy water
DO NOT SCRUB

Lightly pat the tattoo until dry… DO NOT RUB

Apply a very thin coat of triple antibiotic ointment 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days

Although re-bandaging a tattoo is not recommended, if covering the tattoo is necessary a sterile bandage or dressing should be used.

Be sure and wash the tattoo every night and morning… DO NOT SOAK

Avoid tattoo exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from swimming in fresh, salt or chlorinated water for at least 2 weeks.

AFTER EXTERNAL HEALING

Tattoos heal quickly BUT fading can still be a problem

Apply hand lotion once a day until dryness stops
(Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, Nivea, etc)

Tanning fades tattoos
Always cover fully healed tattoo with sun block
DO NOT RUIN YOUR INVESTMENT

Remember if you run into ANY problems with your tattoo please contact us immediately. Treat your tattoo with care… Improper care and bad advice can destroy your art!

Contact Information
Obscurities / Trilogy
4000-B Cedar Springs
Dallas Texas 75219
214.559.3706
http://www.obscurities.com/
dallas@obscurities.com

Also, contact a health care practitioner at the first sign of infection or allergic reaction, and report any diagnosed infection, allergic reaction or adverse reaction to your tattoo artist and to the Texas Department of Health - Drugs and Medical Devices Division
(1-888-839-6676)