» Remove bandage after 1-2 hours.
» Wash with soapy water to remove any ointment left from bandage.
» Apply a thin layer of A&D ointment.
» Apply ointment as needed for 5-7 days, remembering to wash off old
   ointment before you apply the new.
» If a pimply rash should appear, discontinue use of ointment and use
   hand moisturizer
   (Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, or a non-perfumed moisturizer).
» Keep your tattoo clean and moisturized to prevent scabbing.
» If it does scab - DO NOT PICK!
» Itching may occur - DO NOT SCRATCH!
» Keep out of direct sun, chlorinated water, tanning beds and salt water.
» Air it out as much as possible. If you need to cover it, use breathable 
   gauze pads or Paper towels.
» Remember to change the dressing every 3-4 hours.
» NEVER USE PLASTIC WRAP!

Apply ice as soon as possible and continue to use ice for the first two days to control swelling. Use Listerine (dilute with water) rinse after you eat, drink, or smoke. Do not use more than 6 times a day. Be sure to check your balls before bed (ha ha) make sure they're tight. Glyoxide may be used in addition to Listerine if desired. Follow instructions on package.

Use Listerine to rinse and clean the inside of your mouth. Use Ear Care solution to clean the outside of your piercing. Neosporin or Neosporin plus should be applied to the outside twice a day, after cleaning. Do not use Neosporin for more than 5 days.

Clean jewelry and piercing with Dial Antibacterial soap twice daily. Wet area using warm water, turn the ring to one side, soap up with dial and rinse well. When rinsing turn the ring all the way to the bead one way, and all the way to the bead again on the other side. Repeat turning the ring through back and forth a few times while rinsing to be sure all soap is removed. Use Neosporin on cleaned piercing for 5 days only.

Twice daily, use Ear Care solution to clean piercing. Apply solution to a q-tip, wipe and turn jewelry cleaning well. No need to rinse the solution. Apply Neosporin after cleaning. Do not use Neosporin for more than 5 days.

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» Prolonged use of Neosporin or other ointment may prohibit the piercing from drying and healing. Do not use ointments longer than 5 days at a time.

» Do not touch a new piercing other than cleaning it. Infection may occur as a result of handling with dirty hands.

» Do not hesitate to consult a physician if you feel that infection may be present. Minor soreness may be experienced when piercing is new or healing. If soreness is accompanied by excessive redness and discharge occurs, you may have an infection. Do not panic and remove jewelry before consulting a physician as removal alone may not clear the problem. Physician may see fit to prescribe an antibiotic.

» Body jewelry may be removed and changed after piercing is healed

» Jewelry should be soaked in Isopropyl alcohol 70% before inserting
   into piercing.