Nipple Tattoo Instructions

1. Remove the dressing (the next morning) and apply ointment generously to pigmented area 2-3 times a day for 7 days. It is important to keep the area well lubricated.
2. Allow the area to heal openly without cover. (If needed, apply dry gauze over ointment to prevent staining of clothing.)
3. Do not attempt to scratch or pick away any crust/scab along pigmented area. A scab that comes off early will take the color with it.
4. Keep site completely dry for at least 2 days - minimize exposure to all forms of water including swimming, sauna, etc. Bathe in tub - wipe around area. You can shower after 48 hours.
5. You may resume normal activities. However, avoid activities that may cause rubbing or friction to the treated area.
6. Call our office (713-441-6102) if you have:
   • Redness or warmth around surgical site
   • A temperature above 101?Ǭ? F
   • Increased drainage that contains pus
   • Increased pain at the surgical site
   • Bad odor from the site
7. Apply petroleum base antibiotic ointment, such as Bacitracin.
8. Dress site with gauze and tape.

Things to remember:

1. Some blood spotting is normal for the first day after procedure.
2. Some bruising may occur at surgical site.
3. Avoid all sun exposure at pigmented area.
4. Color may become lighter or faded completely with time - you will be scheduled for touch-up micro-pigmentation as needed.
5. No medications containing aspirin/anti-inflammatory ingredients for 7-10 days after procedure.