The client shall consult a health care practitioner at the first sign of infection, or allergic reaction, and report any diagnosed infection, allergic reaction, or adverse reaction resulting from the application of the tattoo to the artist and to the Texas Health Department, Drugs and Medical Devices Division at 1-888-839-6676.

TATTOO AFTERCARE Wait one hour to remove bandage, then wash thoroughly with mild soap. Do not re-bandage, if absolutely necessary use a sterile bandage or gauze. For at least two weeks minimize exposure to the sun, and do not swim in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Properly cleanse tattoo with mild soap three times per day. After cleansing your tattoo rub fragrance-free lotion (Lubriderm, Aveno, Nivea, Jergens) onto tattoo until absorbed. If tattoo looks dry, apply lotion as needed, at least five times per day. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS No grease like vaseline or baby oil. Apply antibiotic cream or A&D ointment as advised by your artist. No unsanitary conditions. If scabbing occurs do not pick. Do not shave your tattoo until completely healed. Do not exercise body part tattooed until healed. If after healing tattoo looks dull, moisturize to brighten If you have pets do not allow pet hair or dander to get into your new tattoo in can inhibit proper healing.

EAR EYEBROW NOSTRIL PIERCING Please cleanse the pierced area by using antibacterial or antimicrobial soap for the external skin and/or antiseptic or carbamide peroxide mouthwash for the oral cavity. For at least the first two to six weeks minimize exposure to the sun, and discourage swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressing when necessary. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS Clean with anti-bacterial soap in the shower, rinse thoroughly by moving jewelry back and forth. Cleaning with Sterile saline wash three to four times daily is recommended. No swimming in fresh or salt water until completely healed. (6-8 weeks). Do not cover, use a sterile bandage if absolutely necessary. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean piercing. Do not change jewelry until completely healed. (6-8 weeks) Minimize exposure to filth.

NIPPLE PIERCING Please cleanse the pierced area by using antibacterial or antimicrobial soap for the external skin and/or antiseptic or carbamide peroxide mouthwash for the oral cavity. For at least the first two to six weeks minimize exposure to the sun, and discourage swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressing when necessary. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS NIPPLE | GENITAL Clean with anti-bacterial soap in the shower, rinse thoroughly by moving jewelry back and forth. Cleaning with Sterile saline wash three to four times daily is recommended. Dissolve one teaspoon of sea salt in two ounces of warm water, let soak for at least five minutes, twice per day, this will aid healing. No swimming in fresh or salt water until completely healed. (8-12 weeks) Do not cover, use a sterile bandage if absolutely necessary. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean piercing. Do not change jewelry until completely healed. (8-12 weeks) Limit oral contact while healing, use a condom during sex. (for genital only) Minimize exposure to filth.

NAVEL PIERCING Please cleanse the pierced area by using antibacterial or antimicrobial soap for the external skin and/or antiseptic or carbamide peroxide mouthwash for the navel cavity. For at least the first two to six weeks minimize exposure to the sun, and discourage swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressing when necessary. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS NAVEL Clean with anti-bacterial soap in the shower, rinse thoroughly by moving jewelry back and forth. Cleaning with Sterile saline wash three to four times daily is recommended. Dissolve one teaspoon of sea salt in two ounces of warm water, let soak for at least five minutes, twice per day, this will aid healing. No swimming in fresh or salt water until completely healed. (2-9 months) Do not cover, use a sterile bandage if absolutely necessary. Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean piercing. Do not change jewelry until completely healed. (2-9 months) Minimize exposure to filth.

TONGUE PIERCING Please cleanse the pierced area by using antibacterial or antimicrobial soap for the external skin and/or antiseptic or carbamide peroxide mouthwash for the oral cavity. For at least the first two to six weeks minimize exposure to the sun, and discourage swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressing when necessary. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS TONGUE Rinse with Listerine each time after eating, drinking, or smoking until healed. (2-4 weeks) Rinsing with one teaspoon of sea salt in two ounces of warm water at least twice per day will aid healing. Eating ice for the first two days will aid in pain and swelling. Do not drink beer for at least the first week, as this will cause excessive swelling. Keep oral contact to a minimum for at least one week. Minimize exposure to filth.

LIP / CHEEK PIERCING Please cleanse the pierced area by using antibacterial or antimicrobial soap for the external skin and/or antiseptic or carbamide peroxide mouthwash for the oral cavity. For at least the first two to six weeks minimize exposure to the sun, and discourage swimming in fresh, salt, or chlorinated water. Use sterile bandages or other sterile dressing when necessary. PRINT INSTRUCTIONS Outer Care Clean with anti-bacterial soap in the shower, rinse thoroughly by moving jewelry back and forth. Cleaning with Sterile saline wash three to four times daily is recommended. No swimming in fresh or salt water until completely healed. (6-8 weeks) Do not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean piercing. Do not change jewelry until completely healed. (6-8 weeks) Inner Care Rinse with Listerine each time after eating, drinking, or smoking until healed. (6-8 weeks) Rinsing with one teaspoon of sea salt in two ounces of warm water at least twice per day will aid healing. Keep oral contact to a minimum until completely healed. Minimize exposure to filth.