1.) LEAVE THE BANDAGE ON FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS.

 

2.) WASH & TREAT:
After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial (Don’t use Dial Soap) to gently wash away any ointment, blood and/or plasma and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case. (If your tattoo feels slimy and slippery, you have probably been oozing plasma. Try to gently remove as much of this as possible – when the plasma dries on the skin surface, it creates scabs.)Pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. A&D vitamin enriched ointment would be my first choice, but if you don’t have any, Bacitracin or a similar antibacterial ointment is acceptable.**DO NOT USE NEOSPORIN** This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos.

3.) LOTIONS
You can also use a specialty product such as Tattoo Goo, H2Ocean or many over the counter products work just fine as well. Use the products as directed as continue for 3-5 days. After that, continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment, to keep the skin soft. Whatever lotion you use, it should be dye and fragrance free. A lot of artists recommend Lubriderm

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4.) BATHING, SHOWERING, SWIMMING AND HOT TUBS
Yes, you can shower with a new tattoo. It’s OK to get your tattoo wet – just don’t soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you’ll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine as long as you don’t saturate your tattoo. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo, just remove it quickly with water. Swimming – whether it be a pool, fresh water or salt water – should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.

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5.) SCABBING AND PEALING
After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. (Do not apply ointment or lotion to a softened scab – wait for it to dry) You will also start to itch, just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. The advice here is, don’t pick, and don’t scratch! If the skin itches, slap it. If it is peeling, put lotion on it. And if it is scabbing, just leave it alone. Your tattoo is almost healed, and now is not the time to ruin it

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6.) PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time in excessive heat, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30SPF sunblock. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.

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INNER LIP TATTOO

 

AFTERCARE:

In the first few hours after getting a lip tattoo, you can expect your lips to feel swollen, tender, red, and potentially bruised; it's important to avoid hot liquids, spicy foods, and direct contact with your lips to minimize discomfort and promote proper healing. Drink with a straw for at least three days. 

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Rinse your mouth with non-alcoholic mouthwash to reduce bacteria at least twice a day.

Rinse after every meal, drink or smoke. 

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After getting an inner lip tattoo, you can use an ointment or balm to keep your lips moisturized and promote healing. Average heal time is 2-4 weeks.