Tattoo Aftercare

We provide comprehensive instructions for tattoo aftercare to ensure your new ink heals. It’s crucial to follow these guidelines carefully for the best results. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the healing process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your satisfaction and well-being are our top priorities!

Aftercare with saniderm

❖Leave your saniderm on for 1-7 days. During this time your tattoo is going to weep & the bandage is going to fill up with body fluids called plasma. This plasma will also mix with excess pigment & create a murky colored fluid that will most likely cover your tattoo. This is completely normal so don't panic! Your bandage is also breathable & water proof so there is no need to worry about it getting wet during showers.

❖NEVER touch your tattoo unless you have clean hands. Germs & bacteria are everywhere & a healing tattoo needs to be properly cared for.

❖When you are ready to remove the saniderm it is best to do this in the shower. Place your tattoo under lukewarm water & slowly remove the bandage carefully. (dead skin may or may not come off with the saniderm so don't be alarmed if this happens. ) Avoid taking off the bandage DRY. Immediately wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap. Do not use any scented washes or soaps. Gently massage the tattoo & build up a good

sud & make sure it's not slimy. NEVER USE A RAG OR LOOFA or anything but your hand to wash the tattoo!!

❖ Rinse the tattoo well & pat dry with a clean paper towel.

❖ Apply a small amount of unscented lotion or a thin layer of aquaphor to the tattoo

❖ Repeat the washing & lotion steps twice a day until your tattoo is healed. If your tattoo appears dry in between washes apply lotion as needed.

❖ DO NOT wrap or re-bandage the tattoo once the saniderm is removed!

❖ If you have a reaction to the saniderm please reach out to your artist. If it comes off before 7 days & exposes the tattoo please refer to “Traditional Healing Aftercare”.

❖ Your tattoo may still peel, flake, or itch. Be sure NOT to pick or scratch the tattoo as that may damage the new skin, & NO anti-itch creams.

❖ NO submerging in water (no bath, pools, hot tubs OR ANY BODIES OF WATER! Showers only!) as well as no sun exposure or tanning beds.

❖ Avoid working out, gyms, or excessive sweating while the tattoo heals.

❖ Try to wear loose breathable clothing during healing & avoid clothing/bedding sticking to it if possible. Extra care & precautions needs to be considered for high movement areas.

❖ If you have any other questions or concerns please contact your artist

Traditional Healing Aftercare

❖Leave the bandage that you received after the tattoo on for one hour. This bandage is there to help keep the air-borne bacteria & other contaminants in the environment from invading your wound.

❖ Before cleaning or touching the tattooed area, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap & warm water. Treat your new tattoo as an open wound.

❖ Carefully remove the bandage. If it sticks, gently wet any applied bandage & gently pull it off so not to damage any scabs or dried matter. Don't force its removal!

❖ After removing the bandage, cleanse the area with mild unscented antibacterial soap & water, then rinse.

DO NOT scrub the tattoo or rub with a washcloth or towel. Wash with your hand & then pat dry with a clean dry towel & let the tattoo dry completely.

❖ Lightly apply a thin layer of a mild medicated ointment such as Aquaphor or ask your artist about a specialty tattoo ointment.

❖ DO NOT re-bandage!!

❖ Make sure the tattoo is kept very clean & apply ointment 3-4 times a day by washing off any old ointment & applying a thin layer of fresh ointment (use only enough to make the skin shiny. Blot once with a paper towel to remove access.) Do not allow your tattoo to become

dry. If a scab does form, do not pick at it, but allow it to heal on its own.

❖ Healing generally takes 14+ days in normal healthy adults. As it heals, expect peeling similar to sunburned skin.

❖ Itching is expected. DO NOT scratch the tattoo!!

❖ DO NOT use sun block (until healed), vaseline or other petroleum jellies.

❖ DO NOT use heavily medicated antibiotic ointment such as neosporin.

❖ DO NOT use iodine, peroxide, or alcohol based products.