Typical Post-Tattoo Removal Instructions

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1. You may be instructed to cleanse your face after a few days with a gentle-formulated cleanser.
2. You may be instructed to use a special moisturizing cream or lotion.
3. Do not apply any type if glycolic acid or ex foliation products as this can severely damage or irritate the skin during the entire time of healing or the skin will become irritated.
4. Avoid sun exposure if you can. Use a high SPF sunblock to help block the harmful UV rays.
5. Do NOT peel, rub or scratch your skin at anytime, whatsoever. This can cause damage and compromise proper healing as well as possibly severely scar you.
6. Let your surgeon or skin care specialist know immediately if you have an infection. This can also result in severe and permanent scarring.

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Why do you have to cleanse your face? Is that true even if the tattoo wasn't on your face?