TATTOO AFTERCARE

If you receive Saniderm, you will want to leave the bandage on for 3-5 days. The bandages are waterproof so you can shower with them. Please keep in mind the edges can be prone to lifting when exposed to sweat so please avoid intense workouts for the first 3 days.

If your bandage does begin to lift and your tattoo has become exposed please remove it.

If you have excessive plasma build-up and your bandage begins to leak please remove it.

If there is any water in your bandage, please remove it

If you begin to develop a rash, or small bumps, around the perimeter of the bandage this could mean you have an allergy to the adhesive, please remove it.

When you remove your Saniderm, do so in the shower. The warm water/steam will help to separate the bandage from your skin. Do not rip your bandage off like a bandaid, start at one corner and pull it back slowly, run it under warm water if you need extra help. Once you get the bandage off please gently wash your tattoo with an unscented liquid soap, and dab it dry with clean paper towel.

If you have pets I recommend washing your sheets once your tattoo is no longer covered. Please also be mindful of the type of clothing you are wearing over your tattoo, avoiding clothing that is tight or could cause excessive friction.

Once it begins to scab/dry up you may start applying unscented lotion 2-3x a day.

Be sure only to apply a thin layer of lotion, spread any excess off the tattoo. Continue to do this everyday until all dryness/flaking stops. This could take approx. 1-2 weeks.

Please do not submerge your tattoo in water for the first 4 weeks. You can get the tattoo wet in the shower however don't let it soak for longer than 15min- such as a bath or pool. Please keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight for the first 4 weeks. After this period apply spf 50 to prevent UVB damage.

If you have a saniderm allergy or do not want to use it when healing your tattoo please let me know. Instead I will provide you a more temporary bandage that you can keep on for 2-12hrs.

If your bandage begins to peel off, please remove it.

If your bandage begins to leak please remove it.

After your bandage has been removed please gently wash your tattoo with an unscented liquid soap, and gently pat dry with clean paper towel.

Wash your tattoo twice a day - once in the morning and once at night, until your tattoo begins to dry up and scab.

Once it begins to scab/dry up you may start applying unscented lotion 2-3x a day.

Be sure only to apply a thin layer of lotion, spread any excess off the tattoo. Continue to do this everyday until all dryness/flaking stops. This could take approx. 1-2 weeks.