Tattoo Aftercare Instructions:

1. Take your bandage off in one to two hours after you receive your new tattoo.
2. Begin by washing your new tattoo with warm, soapy water three to four times daily.
3. You will need to put a small amount of Vitamins A & D Ointment on your tattoo after washing for the first five days.
4. You will continue this process for five days. After the fifth day, you can reduce your washing to two or three times a day.
5. It is very important that you keep your new tattoo out of the sunlight for at least ten days. After that time, you may resume tanning. If you want to keep your colors the brightest for the longest time you will need to use a sun block of SPF 30 or greater when tanning.
6. No swimming in a pool or lake for at least five days after your new tattoo has been applied so that you avoid any diseases that may be in the water.

Piercing Aftercare Instructions:

1. Don't touch the body piercing. Also, don't let anyone touch, kiss, or lick the body piercing.
2. Don't take it out. Body piercings may take many months to years to completely heal. Changing or removing jewelry should be avoided during that time.
3. Don't let the piercing come into contact with another person's bodily fluids.
4. Never use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or hand soap because they may damage healthy cells and cause scar tissue. Petroleum jelly is not recommended for aftercare, as it can collect and promote the growth of bacteria.
5. Avoid hot tubs and public pools during the healing process. If you must swim cover with a waterproof bandage.
6. Taking vitamin C, a multivitamin, and a zinc supplement thoughout the healing process will accelerate healing and tissue regeneration.
7. Avoid tanning oils, lotion, and sand.
8. Avoid tight fitting clothes which can irritate and harm your new piercing.
9. Change your bed sheets at least once a week to ensure cleanliness.

If you have any questions about aftercare for your new tattoo or piercing, please feel free to contact us as (423) 553 - 8889 or at info@freedomtattooinc.com