AfterCare
Removing Bandage
Always use clean hands when handling your tattoo! Keep your bandage on for a minimum of 3-5 hours after your appointment but no longer than 12 hours. When you remove the bandage, do so in a clean place and immediately wash your tattoo using an unscented soap.
Use your open hand to wash your tattoo firmly, do not scrub it. Once the slime is removed you will gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean disposable paper towel. Allow it to air dry.
When to moisturize (day 3 on).
When your tattoo begins to feel dry and tight, you may apply a thin coat of scent free, unmedicated, mild lotion with CLEAN hands. Apply throughout the day when your tattoo feels overly itchy or tight being sure to rub all the lotion in so it is fully absorbed. You do not want to smother your tattoo with lotion as this may prolong healing and lead to complications.
First 48.
You should wash your tattoo 2-3 times daily or as needed for the first 24-48 hours. This will keep it free of discharge and dirt. Follow the same washing technique you used when removing the bandage. At this time, moisturizer is unnecessary.
Do’s and Don’ts.
Do not pick at any scabs or scratch, let the skin shed naturally! Your tattoo should shed very similar to a sunburn and the skin will be the same color as the ink when it sheds. Avoid gyms, swimming, soaking under water, saunas and sun exposure for 2-4 weeks after your appointment. If your tattoo is in a location covered with clothing ensure you are wearing clean and nonabrasive clothes. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me immediately.
Please send me a healed photo of your work!
Sandierm after care
First 3-5 days.
You may keep your saniderm bandage on for 3- 4 days as long as the seal is intact. If you notice excessive fluid build up, irritation or the bandage is coming loose it may come off sooner.
You may shower normally with this bandage.
After bandage removal.
After your bandage is off you will continue to care for your tattoo by washing it with unscented soap and patting it dry, allowing it to air dry after. You may apply moisturizer if it is dry and itchy, making sure to use little and
and rub it in until fully absorbed.
If there is any residue left from the bandage, coconut oil can be helpful in removing it.
Removing Bandage.
Be sure that your hands are clean!
It is best to remove saniderm in the shower as running water helps loosen the adhesive. you will need to find an edge of the bandage and then slowly pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth.
Removing saniderm dry will not only feel bad but could harm your skin and tattoo!
Do’s and Don’ts.
Do not break any bubbles in your bandage. If your break your bandage, remove it to avoid bacteria being trapped on your tattoo. Do not scratch your tattoo. Avoid gyms, swimming, soaking under water, saunas and sun exposure for 2-4 weeks after your appointment. If your tattoo is in a location covered with clothing ensure you are wearing clean and nonabrasive clothes. If you have any questions or concerns pleas contact me immediately
Please send me a healed photo of your work!
