Cleaning Procedure

1. Remove bandage 6 hours after having it applied.

2. Immediately after removing bandage, with clean hands, wash tattoo gently with soap. Rinse well with warm water.

3. Pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel. If some ink transfers do not panic. This is normal.

4. Apply a very thin layer of A+D original ointment. Do not re-bandage.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 every six hours while awake for the first three days. The tattoo will feel sore this is normal.

6. Starting on the fourth day repeat steps 2 to 4 but this time with fragrance-free moisturizing lotion (Curel or Lubriderm). Continue doing this for the next ten days. The tattoo will start to peel and scab, this is normal.

7. Afterwards the tattoo may look shiny or white, Do not panic because this is normal. Continue applying the lotion.

General Principles

DO NOT: Scratch, pick, peel, expose to sunlight, Submerge in water or allow pets to lick or scratch it.

In case of an allergic reaction or signs of infection, please consult your doctor immediately or any

emergency room.

Cleaning Procedure

1. Wash your hands

2. Carefully use a Q-Tip to clean area of your piercing and jewelry.

3. Mix antibacterial soap (if liquid on a 50/50 mix or foam,) with water and clean jewelry and skin, manipulate jewelry to penetrate open wound.

4. Rinse and make sure all the soap is gone.

5. Use Q-Tip to apply liquid antiseptic and manipulate jewelry to penetrate open wound.

Approximate Healing Times

Lobes (Lower): 2 – 4 Months

Lobes (Upper): 2 – 4 Months

Cartilage Area: 6 – 12 Months

Nostril: 6 -12 Months

Septum: 4 – 6 Months

Nipples: 8 – 12 Months

Navel: 9 – 12 Months

Dermal: 4- 6 Months

General Principles

This must be done at least 3 times a day when itchy or when your piecing is dirty. No alcohol, triple antibiotic or hydrogen peroxide should be use for your piercing.

For oral piercings, rinse with mouthwash (No alcohol, triple antibiotics, salt water or hydrogen peroxide should be use for your piercing.) You may use a Q-Tip for closer clean. At least 3 times a day if mouthwash has alcohol dilute with water.

DO NOT: Scratch, pick, peel, expose to sunlight or allow pets to lick or scratch it.

In case of an allergic reaction or signs of infection, please consult your doctor immediately or any emergency room.

Remember 6-8 weeks after piercing a downsize May be required to avoid any accidents with the process of healing.

Aftercare

Follow these simple steps to keep your new tattoo and/or piercing clean, comfortable, and looking its best from day one.

Cleaning Procedure

1. Remove bandage 6 hours after having it applied.

2. Immediately after removing bandage, with clean hands, wash tattoo gently with soap. Rinse well with warm water.

3. Pat the tattoo dry with a clean paper towel. If some ink transfers do not panic. This is normal.

4. Apply a very thin layer of A+D original ointment. Do not re-bandage.

5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 every six hours while awake for the first three days. The tattoo will feel sore this is normal.

7. Afterwards the tattoo may look shiny or white, Do not panic because this is normal. Continue applying the lotion.

General Principles

DO NOT: Scratch, pick, peel, expose to sunlight, Submerge in water or allow pets to lick or scratch it.

In case of an allergic reaction or signs of infection, please consult your doctor immediately or any

emergency room.

Cleaning Procedure

1. Wash your hands

2. Carefully use a Q-Tip to clean area of your piercing and jewelry.

3. Mix antibacterial soap (if liquid on a 50/50 mix or foam,) with water and clean jewelry and skin, manipulate jewelry to penetrate open wound.

4. Rinse and make sure all the soap is gone.

5. Use Q-Tip to apply liquid antiseptic and manipulate jewelry to penetrate open wound.

Approximate Healing Times

Lobes (Lower): 2 – 4 Months

Lobes (Upper): 2 – 4 Months

Cartilage Area: 6 – 12 Months

Nostril: 6 -12 Months

Septum: 4 – 6 Months

Nipples: 8 – 12 Months

Navel: 9 – 12 Months

Dermal: 4- 6 Months

General Principles

This must be done at least 3 times a day when itchy or when your piecing is dirty. No alcohol, triple antibiotic or hydrogen peroxide should be use for your piercing.

DO NOT: Scratch, pick, peel, expose to sunlight or allow pets to lick or scratch it.

In case of an allergic reaction or signs of infection, please consult your doctor immediately or any emergency room.

Remember 6-8 weeks after piercing a downsize May be required to avoid any accidents with the process of healing.