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      • OLIVIA
      • DREA
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      • ISABELA
    • AFTERCARE
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    • TIPS
    • PRICING AND DEPOSITS
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  • COVID-19 RULES
  • WAIVERS
  • ARTISTS
  • AFTERCARE
  • TOUCH UPS
  • TIPS
  • PRICING AND DEPOSITS
  • CONTACT US

TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

SECOND SKIN (TAGADERM/SANIDERM)

  • Leave clear second skin bandage on for 4-6 days
  • you will notice ink/blood/plasma pooling under bandage, do not freak out.  That is normal and part of the healing process
  • Do not soak your bandage (no baths, or swimming, hot tubs or saunas)
  • When showering, do not let the water hit the bandage directly
  • Avoid getting soap under bandage edges.  If you do, make sure you rise soap out
  • Do not expose to direct sunlight
  • Do not work out or do any activities that involve excessive sweating
  • When removing bandage, peel off slowly under warm water when showering


AFTER REMOVAL


  • Wash gently with non scented soap
  • Pat dry with paper towel
  • Apply a tiny amount of non scented lotion (Lubriderm) once or twice per day only when tattoo is feeling dry and tight



  • If any adhesive is left behind after removal, do not force it off, it will come off on its own after a few washes
  • If your blood/plasma leak out of bandage during healing process, contact your artist to clean and reapply a new bandage
  • If you have a buildup of sweat, remove bandage and follow Traditional Aftercare Instructions below
  • If you notice irritation on the skin around the bandage, peel bandage off and follow Traditional After care instructions below

traditional bandage

  • Remove your bandage after 4 hours (DO NOT exceed 8 hours)
  • Wash your hands before touching your fresh tattoo
  • Wash tattoo well with your clean hands and mild unscented soap (Dove/Ivory)·
  • Pat dry with clean paper towel
  • Wash everyday when you take a shower or when you think the tattoo got dirt in it.  We recommend washing 2 times per day.  When you wake up and just before bed (try to avoid getting it near any dirt and pets)
  • Let your tattoo dry out for at least 3 days after application of tattoo (No cream)
  • After 3 days apply lotion that your aftercare specialist has suggested or you may use unscented hand lotion (Lubriderm)
  • Apply a small amount of lotion and rub in very well,  do not apply lotion more than once a day unless your tattoo is very dry

your do not's

YOUR TATTOO WILL TAKE ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS TO HEAL! WHILE ITS HEALING...

 

  • DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH YOUR TATTOO (DRY, FLAKY, ITCHY IS NORMAL)
  • DO NOT SOAK YOUR TATTOO IN BATH/LAKE/POOL/HOT TUB/SIT IN SAUNA UNTIL TATTOO IS FULLY HEALED
  • DO NOT EXPOSE TATTOO DURING HEALING TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR TANNING BEDS
  • DO NOT OVER MOISTURIZE YOUR TATTOO, ONCE THE CREAM IS ON, YOU SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE CREAM OR FEEL IT ON YOUR SKIN (ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE APPLYING LOTION, LOTION SHOULD BE RUBBED IN WELL)
  • DO NOT USE ANY SCENTED LOTIONS OR SOAPS
  • DO NOT WEAR TIGHT CLOTHING OVER THE AREA OF YOUR FRESH TATTOO
  • DO NOT LET YOUR FRESH TATTOO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY ANIMALS OR PET HAIR
  • DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR TATTOO
  • DO NOT TOUCH YOUR TATTOO WITH UNWASHED HANDS (ONLY TIME YOU TOUCH IS WHEN YOU ARE WASHING IT OR APPLYING LOTION) AND KEEP YOUR TATTOO OFF ALL DIRTY SURFACES
  • DO NOT WORK OUT OR SWEAT PROFUSELY FOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS AFTER THE APPLICATION OF YOUR TATTOO 

important

 ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT US OR YOUR TATTOO ARTIST BEFORE ANYONE ELSE.

IF INFECTION OCCURS, CONTACT YOUR PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY 

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