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How to care for a new tattoo

remove bandage after 1 hour and DO NOT rebandage

clean new tattoo 3 times a day for the next 7 days with antibacterial soap

for the first three days do not use a wash cloth to clean tattoo

pat dry do not rub for the first week

apply thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment

no vaseline, alcohol, peroxide or tanning beds

first 2 nights cover tattoo with ceran wrap

do not pick scabs