Aftercare

Before leaving your appointment, your tattoo is wrapped in a second skin (a transparent bandage) or saran wrap. Please follow instructions below for the wrap you were given. 

 

Second Skin

Leave on for the next 3-5 days or at minimum 24 hours after the appointment. You may replace second skin with a new one after 24 hours and leave new skin on for 7 days. However do NOT exceed 7 days wearing the original bandage as this could lead to complications.  

You may shower with bandage on but do NOT submerge in water or place directly in path of running water. Be sure to avoid excessive sweating underneath bandage and direct sun exposure.

To remove bandage, place under warm running water to loosen edges and then gently peel off the bandage starting from a top corner downwards.

If the bandage happens to leak, peel back, or expose the tattoo then remove the bandage immediately, then wash tattoo using ONLY antibacterial soap and water. 

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Saran Wrap

Leave saran wrap on for the next 1-2 hours after appointment then remove it. Using clean hands, give the tattoo a gentle wash using ONLY bacterial soap and water. Pat dry with a clean single use paper towel and then apply a thin layer of ointment. 

​You may re-wrap your tattoo with new saran wrap to prevent leakage overnight. Be sure to clean the tattoo first and apply a thin layer of ointment if needed. If your tattoo is heavily saturated or open, do not apply any ointment prior to wrapping as this could water log the skin and cause other complications. 

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BOTH

Wash tattoo 2xs a day, using ONLY antibacterial soap and water. Allow tattoo to air dry or pat dry with a single use paper towel. Apply a thin layer of ointment over the tattoo in between washes for the first 5-7 days the skin is open. Once skin has closed, switch to a light non-scented daily lotion. 

Do NOT use Vaseline, A&D, Neosporin, or other medicated ointments. Avoid lotions with any harsh scents and chemicals.