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Daily activity
  • You should be able to continue your normal way of living as long as you are not engaging in activities that will prevent or disrupt the healing process.
  • Same as piercing.
Exercise
  • You must be aware of your piercing, and avoid getting it caught or bumping it into things during the day.
  • This could be very painful in some cases and may disrupt the healing process.
  • Do not begin or continue any activity that will irritate the piercing
  • A plastic eye patch in combination with medial tape or an Ace bandage will provide added protection.
  • If your tattoo is small and in a location that is well protected, you may continue your exercise schedule without any issues.
  • If you have a large tattoo, consult your artist for guidance before resuming your exercise routine.
  • Do not begin or continue any activity that will irritate the tattooed area.
  • After any exercise you must be sure to clean the tattoo appropriately.
Physical and Sexual contact
  • See our "After Care" section for more details on physical / sexual contact.
  • NA
Swimming, hot tubs, and baths
  • You must avoid submerging the piercing in any body of water until it is fully healed.
  • The only exception to this would be if you were to use a water proof bandage (such as Tegaderm or Clean Seals) to protect the piercing site.
  • You must avoid submerging the tattoo in any body of water until it is fully healed.