After 5 or 6 days, you can stop using the A&D ointment on the new tattoo. The ointment will help keep your tattoo healthy and after you stop using it you should use something like an unscented body lotion. You can stop using the lotion too after a few days. Your tattoo may leave a scab in some areas - the best thing you can do is to leave the scab alone.

Any tattoo can be a great thing as long as you take care of it properly. Remember, a tattoo will stay with your for the rest of your life unless you get it surgically removed so taking the best care of your tattoo now will keep it healthy and infection free down the road. And the money you invest in it now will be money invested in your future.