Aftercare

Remove your sterile bandage in 3-5 hours and wash the area with cool, soapy water. Gently pat the area dry with a clean towel. Do not rub the skin.
Apply a very thin layer of "bacitracin" or other antibacterial cream/lotion (i.e. Aquafor / A&D Lotion) as often as needed to keep the tattoo moist at all times. Do this for the first four days.
After four days, switch to unscented skin cream or lotion. NEVER use "petroleum jelly".
Do not cover with a bandage. Your tattoo needs to breathe. Showers are fine…but not baths. No pools … no jacuzzis … no ocean bathing for two weeks.
Your tattoo may peel for a while. This is just the old skin and some bits of excess ink. It is normal.
Your tattoo will be fine once healed.
Protect your tattoo from direct sunlight and it will be bright and fresh for many years. Use a sun block with a rating of "40" or stronger.
Do not drink alcohol for twenty-four hours following the tattoo.
If you notice signs of infection (pus, redness, and swelling) or increased bleeding at the site of the tattoo, you should contact your doctor immediately.