Tattoo Aftercare

The healing process of your fresh tattoo should be taken seriously. Please properly care for your fresh tattoo. At Ratchet & Rose Tattoos we use a transparent, waterproof, breathable, skin-friendly adhesive forming a barrier around your fresh tattoo, protecting it from: bacteria, dirt, & other external irritants. To avoid issues follow the instructions below.

Thank you!

Always wash your hands first!

1) Leave the bandage on for 3 – 5 days

2) Remove the bandage, wash your tattoo with warm water & unscented soap approximately 2 times per day

3) After each wash, dab dry your tattoo with paper towel

4) After washing & dab drying your tattoo, wait 10-15min before applying a thin layer of lotion

5) 2-3 days after removing the bandage, apply a thin layer of unscented lotion 2-3 times per day

6) Repeat these steps for 3-4 weeks until your tattoo is healed

Instructions you must also follow:

- NO picking or scratching your tattoo. When itchy, lightly tap around the tattooed area

- Remove the bandage early only if blood or plasma leak outside of the bandage, the bandage rolls up and your tattoo is exposed or if the skin is irritated

- Do not poke a hole in the bandage!

- Do not soak your tattoo in any type of water for 3-4 weeks

- Make sure the tattoo is the last thing you wash in the shower to remove any soap residue

-If you have any signs/concerns of infection please contact a doctor