If you have Saniderm: leave the bandage your artist placed on for 24 hours. In a warm shower, remove first bandage. After the tattoo area is DRY place the second bandage to the piece. Leave on for 3-4 days, then remove.
If you have traditional care:
Leave the wrap on for more than 1 hour, no more than 24. After removing the wrap, wash the piece with non scented antibacterial soap. Rinse. Let it air dry. Apply a THIN layer of aquaphor two times a day for 1-2 weeks.
DO NOT expose a fresh tattoo to sunlight for at least 2 weeks.
DO NOT go swimming if you are using the traditional method for at least 2 weeks.