TATTOO AFTERCARE
Remove bandage after 2-4 hours. Gently wash tattoo with mild soap and warm water. Pat dry. Apply thin layer of Eucerine Aquaphor or A&D ointment. Keep washing and applying for 5-7 days.
Reapply ointment 2-3 times daily whenever tattoo appears to be dry or flaking. This will prevent a thick scab from forming. Apply a small amount of ointment; too much may cause a rash or slow down the healing process.
After 5-7 days, switch to Lubriderm or any mild fragrance-free skin cream . Continue to keep moist until dry wrinkly look goes away. Gently wash the tattoo daily and reapply moisturizer when needed.
Follow directions until tattoo is healed (10-14 days). Failure to do so can jeopardize the healing process and cause loss of clarity and brightness in your tattoo. If a rash forms around the tattoo area, discontinue using ointments and call us (this is nothing to worry about).
DO NOT use excess ointment
DO NOT pick scabs
DO NOT let tattoo dry out
DO NOT re-bandage the tattoo unless instructed
DO NOT let shower spray directly on tattoo
DO NOT go swimming
DO NOT soak in hot tubs, Jacuzzis, or steam rooms
DO NOT go tanning or keep tattoo in direct sunlight
DO NOT take any advice from anyone but your artist
For any issues or questions , stop by the shop, call 914-644-8222, or email bigjoeswp@gmail.com
PIERCING AFTERCARE
Spray 2x a day with Neilmed Piercing Aftercare Spray
- or -
For oral piercings, swish 2x a day with
alcohol free mouthwash such as Therabreath
⊗ Don’t twist, turn, rotate or play with your new piercing
⊗ Don’t pick off crust as it may be attached to healing tissue
⊗ Don’t remove jewelry to sleep or to clean your piercing
⊗ Don’t sleep on healing piercings
⊗ Don’t use any products or ointments other than what is suggested by your piercer
⊗ Don’t use Q-tips or cotton balls to clean your piercing
⊗ Don’t follow your friends’ advice; instead, visit/call/dm us with questions or concerns
✓ Do follow all verbal & written instructions from your piercer
✓ Do use a clean pillowcase or t-shirt to sleep
✓ Do keep your new piercing dry
✓ Do let the water run on your piercing in the shower to remove any soap residue
✓ Do wash hands thoroughly before handling your new piercing
✓ Do downsize your jewelry as your piercing heals
✓ Do use a travel neck pillow if sleeping becomes an issue
Piercing Healing Times
Bridge — 3-4 months or longer
Cheek — 6-9 months or longer
Conch — 6-9 months or longer
Daith — 6-9 months or longer
Ear Cartilage/Helix — 6-9 months or longer
Earlobes — 6-8 weeks or longer
Eyebrow — 3-4 months or longer
Lip — 2-3 months or longer
Navel — 6-9 months or longer
Nipples (female) — 6-9 months or longer
Nipples (male) — 3-4 months or longer
Nostril — 3-4 months or longer
Rook — 6-9 months or longer
Septum — 6-8 weeks or longer
Smiley — 6-8 weeks or longer
Tongue — 6-8 weeks or longer
Tragus — 6-9 months or longer
Genitals — inquire
All bodies are different!
Healing times will vary and there is
no guarantee you will follow this timeline.
Healing depends solely on your aftercare.
Always wait the minimum at the very least,
but longer is always better.
For any issues or questions, stop by the shop, call 914-644-8222, or email bigjoeswp@gmail.com.