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Aftercare
Instructions
YOUR TATTOO WILL START TO FLAKE, PEEL, AND/OR SCAB AFTER A FEW DAYS. THIS IS NORMAL. DO NOT PICK, PEEL, OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO DURING THIS PROCESS. APPLY UNSCENTED LOTION AS NEEDED.
If you notice your tattoo isn't healing correctly or are experiencing unusual discomfort, swelling, or pain, please contact us immediately. 856.285.4147
In the event of extreme symptoms, please seek medical attention at your nearest urgent care or PCP.
Formal complaints can be filed with the Camden County Health Department or the New Jersey Dept. of Health.
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IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROCEDURE
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Keep SecondSkin bandage wrapped up for 2-3 days.
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If you notice any redness, swelling or discomfort with the wrap please remove it immediately and wash the area with unscented soap.
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(If you have questions or concerns about the SecondSkin bandages, contact us directly).
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If you are NOT using SecondSkin, keep tattoo dry for 48 hours. Wash area 3 times daily with gentle, non-scented soap and clean hands.
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Avoid the gym or excessive sweating for 2-3 days.
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48 HOURS AFTER THE PROCEDURE
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On the third day, remove the SecondSkin wrap in the morning and wash tattoo thoroughly with unscented soap.
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Wipe off with a clean paper towel (use only water or water with non-scented soap).
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You may shower normally, DO NOT use any scented soaps, acne washes, or exfoliants.
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Use a non-scented moisturizer or Vitalitree and apply a thin layer 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks.
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DO NOT apply any makeup on the tattooed area for 2 weeks while healing.
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AVOID excessive sun or tanning for AT LEAST 14 days.
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2 WEEKS - 1 MONTH AFTER PROCEDURE
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Moisturize as needed.
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Use sunscreen to avoid tattoo fading over time.
Tattoos
Piercings
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HEALING TIMES
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Ear lobes, eyebrows, and septum: 4 to 6 months
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Cartilage: 6 months to 1 year
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Nostrils: 6 to 8 months
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Tongue: 2 months
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Lip/labret: 4 to 6 months
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Male or female nipples: 4 to 6 months
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Navels: 6 months to 1 year
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Surface piercings: 6 months to 1 year
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DO NOT
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DO NOT remove your jewelry in your new piercing for six weeks or more, even at night. Removing your starter jewelry too early may cause the piercings to close.
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DO NOT use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibacterial ointments, lotions, creams, or Neosporin.
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AVOID
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Touching your new piercing as much as possible.
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Contaminants like makeup and hair products away.
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Wearing dirty clothing and constrictive clothing.
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Oral contact and other people's bodily fluids.
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Pet fur and paws near the area.
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KEEP CLEAN
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Clean twice a day.
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Always wash your hands before touching newly pierced areas.
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Gently wash your piercings with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser and water.
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ONLY remove scabbing, crusting, or discharge when cleaning.
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Thoroughly rinse your piercing after washing it. You want to thoroughly rinse away the soap.
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Using petroleum jelly that comes in a squeeze tube, gently apply a thin coat around each opening.
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Use a squeeze tube to prevent contamination.
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LIP & TONGUE PIERCINGS
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Sucking on ice and taking Ibuprofen (such as Advil) will help keep the swelling to a minimum. Always use Listerine after eating, drinking, or smoking anything. Clean the lip piercing twice daily for two weeks in addition to after smoking, eating, or drinking. For the first two weeks, reduce your intake of hot beverages, spicy foods, and smoking. Avoid kissing or oral sex for about 4 weeks. Remember, you have an open wound in your mouth!
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Gargling with warm salt water can help soothe your mouth and speed healing. It can also help minimize the with discharge that normally accumulates around the hole. Smokers should gargle several times a day.
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VISIT A DOCTOR
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Keep an eye on your piercing. If the skin around your piercing gets sore, red, or puffy, or a hole oozes yellowish liquid, you may have an infection. If any of these don’t go away quickly, see your doctor. If the skin around your piercing becomes raised, you may be developing a type of scar called a keloid.