How do I care for my new tattoo from Red Wing Tattoo?First, let us say this...If you got your Tattoo elsewhere other then Red Wing Tattoo in Winona, Please contact the place you got your tattoo done for aftercare instruction. Their method MIGHT vary from ours..and they might not help you out if you start taking care of your tattoo other then the way they suggest. If they refuse to be of help to you regarding your aftercare of difficulty in healing, Your welcome to stop in to the shop during business hours and let us try and help you.
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Understand...the outcome of YOUR tattoo VERY MUCH depends on how well YOU take care of it. If you neglect your tattoo, it's going to heal poorly, and more then likely, look bad...and we can tell if you don't do what your told. This MIGHT affect if you get your touchy up for free or not. So, PLEASE...take care of your tattoo properly! It's on you FOR LIFE!!
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1. Leave bandage on for at least 2 hours
2. After removing bandage wash with soap and water. DO NOT use a wash cloth!
3. Gently pat dry.
4. Apply a VERY small amount of LOTION, rub lotion into the tattoo until you can not see the lotion on the skin
5. Re-apply lotion to tattoo every 2-4 hours as in step 4.
Don'ts:
-DO NOT use anything besides lotion on your tattoo no matter what anyone tells you!!
-DO NOT soak in water as in bath's, hot tubs, jacuzzi, swimming pools, lakes, or rivers for at least 2 weeks.
-DO NOT pick at or scratch your tattoo, if it itches, apply more lotion to it, this should ease the itch.
-DO NOT re-bandage your tattoo.
-DO NOT expose your tattoo to direct sunlight for as long as possible. After a month use sunblock and re-applying it every couple hours.
If you have any further questions please call us!
(507) 454-3452
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