Bandage with a sterile non-stick pad when the tattoo will touch clothes, sleep, etc. No skin to skin contact with people or pets. At night wipe the area down with alcohol to help control microorganisms on the surface of the skin. Keep out of the sun. After 4 days discontinue the ointment and use vaseline or moisturizing skin cream for 4 or 5 more days.
Infection is rare.
It begins in a small area looking puffy and greyish. If you see anything like this please visit us right away or see your doctor. A reaction to antibiotic ointment looks like a small pimples. If this happens wash with alcohol ans use Vaseline or a skin moisturizer only.