Aftercare: Golden Horseshoe Tattoo
TATTOO AFTERCARE:
The information given here is a basic aftercare for your tattoo. You should realize that every person is different and will heal at different rates. Therefore if you have any further questions call or email us for more info.
- REMOVE YOUR BANDAGE BETWEEN 2 AND 4 HOURS AFTER GETTING YOUR TATTOO DONE. MAKE SURE IF IT STICKS AT ALL TO NOT JUST PEEL IT OFF, BUT SOAK IT UNDER SOME WARM WATER FIRST THEN GENTLY REMOVE.
- WHEN WASHING YOUR TATTOO YOU SHOULD USE A MILD SKIN SOAP AND WARM WATER. CAREFULLY WASH THE TATTOO OFF WITHOUT SCRUBBING IT. AND DO NOT GET DIRECT SHOWER PRESSURE ON THE TATTOO FOR THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS.
- AFTER YOUR SHOWER YOU SHOULD LET YOUR TATTOO AIR DRY BEFORE APPLYING YOUR AFTERCARE PRODUCT.
WE RECOMMEND A WATER BASED PRODUCT. WE DO SELL H2OCEAN TATTOO CREAM, BUT YOU MIGHT CHOOSE A DIFFERENT AFTERCARE PRODUCT. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR TATTOO ARTIST FIRST. APPLY YOUR AFTERCARE THREE TIMES A DAY.
Your tattoo may take between a few weeks and a month before it is healed. Be patient with it and come see us if you have questions about the healing.
As well here are a list of things you want to avoid while your tattoo is healing.
DO NOT PICK AT YOUR TATTOO.
DO NOT GO SUN TANNING.
DO NOT GO SWIMMING.
DO NOT USE POLYSPORIN.
DO NOT SOAK YOUR TATTOO AT ALL.
DO NOT KEEP IT CONSTANTLY COVERED.
Once again, if you have any questions please speak to your tattoo artist first.
ORAL PIERCING AFTERCARE:
The aftercare that we recommend might not work for every person. If you are having problems with your piercing and need a different aftercare please do come in and speak to your piercer. Also be aware that redness, crust, whitish secretion and swelling are all normal signs of a healing piercing.
- FIRST BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR HANDS WITH AN ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP.
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- NOW THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO CLEANING AN ORAL PIERCING.
- FOR THE OUTSIDE OF THE PIERCING YOU SHOULD USE A Q-TIP WITH WARM WATER TO CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY CRUST.
- THEN USE THE H2OCEAN SPRAY ON THE PIERCING. USE THE SPRAY 3 TIMES A DAY.
- FOR THE INSIDE OF THE PIERCING WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE H2OCEAN ORAL RINSE.
- FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS USE IT AFTER EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO EAT OR DRINK.
- AFTER THE FIRST TWO WEEKS SLOW DOWN THE USE TO 4 TIMES A DAY. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER AND BEFORE BED.
- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SAME AFTERCARE FOR A TONGUE PIERCING AS WELL. IN REGARDS TO THE H2OCEAN ORAL RINSE
It is important to note that all oral piercings swell a fair amount. Therefore you should use ice and an anti-inflammatory to help your body reduce the swelling.
Finally you should avoid the following while your piercing is healing..
- DO NOT EAT SPICY FOODS.
- DO NOT SMOKE.
- DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL.
- DO NOT PLAY WITH THE PIERCING.
BODY PIERCING AFTERCARE:
The aftercare that we recommend might not work for every person. If you are having problems with your piercing and need a different aftercare please do come in and speak to your piercer. Also be aware that redness, crust, and a whitish secretion are all normal signs of a healing piercing, don’t be alarmed by them.
- FIRST BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR HANDS WITH AN ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP.
- NEXT USING A Q-TIP AND WARM WATER CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY CRUST FROM AROUND YOUR PIERCING.
- NEXT APPLY THE H2OCEAN SPRAY TO THE PIERCING. DO NOT WIPE OFF.
- REPEAT THESE STEPS 3 TIMES A DAY.
- ALSO IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET THE SWELLING DOWN. ICE YOUR PIERCING OR TAKE AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SUCH AS ADVIL (IF YOU’RE NOT ALLERGIC TO THEM).
If you have any questions about the aftercare feel free to call or email us to ask any further instructions.
It is also advised that you avoid the following while your piercing is healing.
- DO NOT REMOVE THE JEWLERY
- DO NOT USE ALCOHOL, PEROXIDE OR POLYSPORIN
- DO NOT GO SWIMMING
- DO NOT GO TANNING
- DO NOT PICK AT YOUR PIERCING
- DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR FRIENDS ADVICE
Finally it is important to take care of your body while your piercing is healing. Get plenty of sleep. Take vitamin C if you can to help your body.