TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
After the tattoo session is finished your tattoo will be covered by either a second-skin bandage or a black or blue dri-lock bandage.
Second-skin Bandage Instructions:
Adhesive bandages (Recovery Tattoo-Derm) are designed to protect your tattoo from dirt, germs, friction and moisture. They are breathable yet waterproof, so you can shower with them on. They also allow you to show off your new tattoo without danger of contamination.
LEAVE the adhesive bandage on overnight. It can stay in place for 12-48 hours as long as the adhesive seal remains intact and there is no excessive fluid build-up (pooling) under the surface. Small-medium pools of fluid are fine, large amounts that put pressure on the bandage or cause leaking are not. If you experience any adverse reaction, or if you find the adhesive bandage irritating, hot, or bothersome, remove it immediately, WASH your tattoo and proceed with general aftercare.
Usually one application of the bandage is sufficient to seal in your body's own skin rebuilding mechanisms and reduce environmental irritation to expedite the healing process. If further protection is required for special circumstances (such as regular exposure to infectious, abrasive, or caustic substances), please ask about options for additional coverage.
To REMOVE your adhesive bandage place it under warm running water, peel it back slowly from an edge or corner, peeling it parallel with your skin, and not away from your body. Avoid stretching your skin as you do this. Follow up with General Aftercare routine
Dri-lock Bandage
When you get home, remove dri-lock bandage, and wash your tattoo. Start with General Aftercare Routine
General aftercare Instructions:
For the first day your tattoo may ooze bit (usually a mix of plasma and ink) and may stain anything it comes in contact with like clothing and bed linens.
Wash tattoo gently with clean hands and a mild soap (Dial, Dove, aftercare specific soap, etc). Soaps with a strong fragrance may irritate a new tattoo. Pat tattoo dry with a paper towel. On the first day, after washing you can apply a layer of tattoo aftercare or a thin layer of aquaphore. Overuse of petroleum products can suffocate the tattoo or clog pores.
Repeat washing and moisturizing about three times a day or if the tattoo was exposed to something dirty.
After 24-48hrs continue washing twice a day or after exposure, and start using a tattoo specific aftercare or an un-scented, dye free, water based lotion (Aveeno, Eucerin, Lubriderm, etc) about 3-5 times a day, or whenever the tattoo feels dry or tight.
A tattoo takes about 2 weeks for initial healing and heals very similar to a sunburn, flaking and peeling is normal. It is important that you not scratch, scrub, or pick at your tattoo-It can lead to ink being pulled from the skin.
You will also need to avoid soaking your tattoo in a bath tub, hot tub, pool or ocean water etc, for two weeks. Showering/washing is absolutely fine, but over-washing should be avoided. For those same two weeks also avoid tanning and direct sun exposure. Wear loose fitting clothes over the tattoo.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
Happy Healing!
Second-skin Bandage Instructions:
Adhesive bandages (Recovery Tattoo-Derm) are designed to protect your tattoo from dirt, germs, friction and moisture. They are breathable yet waterproof, so you can shower with them on. They also allow you to show off your new tattoo without danger of contamination.
LEAVE the adhesive bandage on overnight. It can stay in place for 12-48 hours as long as the adhesive seal remains intact and there is no excessive fluid build-up (pooling) under the surface. Small-medium pools of fluid are fine, large amounts that put pressure on the bandage or cause leaking are not. If you experience any adverse reaction, or if you find the adhesive bandage irritating, hot, or bothersome, remove it immediately, WASH your tattoo and proceed with general aftercare.
Usually one application of the bandage is sufficient to seal in your body's own skin rebuilding mechanisms and reduce environmental irritation to expedite the healing process. If further protection is required for special circumstances (such as regular exposure to infectious, abrasive, or caustic substances), please ask about options for additional coverage.
To REMOVE your adhesive bandage place it under warm running water, peel it back slowly from an edge or corner, peeling it parallel with your skin, and not away from your body. Avoid stretching your skin as you do this. Follow up with General Aftercare routine
Dri-lock Bandage
When you get home, remove dri-lock bandage, and wash your tattoo. Start with General Aftercare Routine
General aftercare Instructions:
For the first day your tattoo may ooze bit (usually a mix of plasma and ink) and may stain anything it comes in contact with like clothing and bed linens.
Wash tattoo gently with clean hands and a mild soap (Dial, Dove, aftercare specific soap, etc). Soaps with a strong fragrance may irritate a new tattoo. Pat tattoo dry with a paper towel. On the first day, after washing you can apply a layer of tattoo aftercare or a thin layer of aquaphore. Overuse of petroleum products can suffocate the tattoo or clog pores.
Repeat washing and moisturizing about three times a day or if the tattoo was exposed to something dirty.
After 24-48hrs continue washing twice a day or after exposure, and start using a tattoo specific aftercare or an un-scented, dye free, water based lotion (Aveeno, Eucerin, Lubriderm, etc) about 3-5 times a day, or whenever the tattoo feels dry or tight.
A tattoo takes about 2 weeks for initial healing and heals very similar to a sunburn, flaking and peeling is normal. It is important that you not scratch, scrub, or pick at your tattoo-It can lead to ink being pulled from the skin.
You will also need to avoid soaking your tattoo in a bath tub, hot tub, pool or ocean water etc, for two weeks. Showering/washing is absolutely fine, but over-washing should be avoided. For those same two weeks also avoid tanning and direct sun exposure. Wear loose fitting clothes over the tattoo.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
Happy Healing!
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