Aftercare Instructions
Your Tattoo and/or Piercing was done in a sterile facility and used by new sterile equipment or Equipment that was sterilized in a Class B medical grade Autoclave. All sterilized equipment is documented and presterilized after the expirations date.
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Your post hygiene is just as important to maintain a healthy Tattoo or Piercing. Please carefully follow the instructions below and if you have any concerns, please get a hold of me!
Aftercare Tattoos
Second Skin
What is second skin?
Derm Shield Or Second Skin, et al. It is a breathable, flexible bandage for your tattoo that’s intended to lock in your body’s natural healing fluids while protecting it
from all outside contact.
Because it’s permeable by air, it allows your skin to “breathe” and, therefore, is safe to leave on for up to a few days following the tattoo procedure. Once
removed, your tattoo has gone through a lot of the healing process and should only have minimal peeling and flaking from there on out.
When you leave the shop, with your bandage on, your job is done for the next few days. Keep an eye on it to ensure the seal around the edges has not broken,
allowing outside contact with your tattoo.
What to expect:
• It is entirely normal for fluid to build up inside the bandage. This is your body naturally working on healing your tattoo.
• While it may look a little slimy, it’s all as it should be! The only time you should remove your bandage is if the seal around the edges is broken or the
bandage is punctured and exposes the tattoo.
• Second skin/Tegaderm is technically a waterproof bandage; however, we still do not recommend prolonged exposure to water during this time
because it can weaken the adhesive.
• Showering with the bandage on is usually fine, especially if you try to pay special attention to keeping the bandage from being wiped or accidentally
getting peeled away.
1. After 3 -4 days, gently remove your bandage. Do this by starting at one corner and slowly pulling down in the direction of hair growth. We
recommend removing it in the shower; the warm water will loosen the adhesive and help it peel off easily.
2. Once it’s removed, immediately wash your tattoo using a mild soap, such as Dial, Dove, Soft Soap, etc. Only use your clean bare hands when
washing your tattoo; a washcloth or anything similar can be too abrasive.
3. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
4. Now that it’s all clean! Pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel and let it air dry for a few minutes.
• Once fully dry, apply a fragrance-free lotion, such as Aveeno Baby, Lubriderm, or Curel. Apply a thin layer all over your tattoo and massage it in.
• Wash your tattoo twice daily for the first few days, and apply a thin layer of unscented lotion 2-4 times daily with clean hands.
• After the first few days, continue to apply lotion, with clean hands, lotion your tattoo 2-3 times a day for the next few weeks, to keep your tattoo from
drying out.
• You should avoid sunburn, salt or chlorine water, and hot tubs until your tattoo is completely healed.
• If your tattoo should scab, avoid picking and let your scab naturally exfoliate. Picking could pull ink out and leave a scare.
Aftercare Tattoos
Classic Plastic Wrap
What to expect:
Your tattoo will take about two weeks to heal. It will be tender for the first few days; it may develop light scabs or peel and appear dry.
This is OK! The scabs or dry skin will eventually flake off. Don’t soak them in ointment or lotion; it’s essential to let the tattoo be
somewhat dry and breathe during this period. The tattoo may look light or discolored; this is normal and part of the healing process.
In the last stage of healing, your tattoo may look shiny or waxy, which means it is healing; great job!
Directions:
• Leave the bandage on for anywhere between 2-6 hours.
• Wash your hands first, remove the bandage, and do not re-bandage it. If the bandage feels stuck while removing it, soak it in warm water, which will
help it slide off.
• Wash the tattoo thoroughly with mild soap and water. It will probably feel a little slimy, so do your best to rinse away some or most of the sliminess;
this is blood plasma. Lessening the amount on the surface of your skin should reduce the chance of scabbing. Using mild soap and warm water,
rinse the tattoo off and pat dry. No scrubbing with a washcloth!
• Keep the area clean and apply your favorite unscented, mild lotion or whatever your artist suggests. Don’t over-lotion your tattoo, just a couple times
a day should be sufficient. Avoid a sticky layer of lotion on your skin. Enough to absorb into your tattoo should be sufficient. Ensure your hands are
clean each time you touch your tattoo.
You should seek medical attention if the Tattoo site becomes infected or painful, or if you develop a fever shortly after being Tattooed