aftercare
“TATTOO DERM” :
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leave the Tattoo Derm on your tattoo for 3-5 days. itchy feeling and fluid build-up under Tattoo Derm is normal. DO NOT poke a hole to “drain” this fluid. NOTE: if bandage slips and exposes tattoo or outside edges of Tattoo Derm appear severely inflamed, REMOVE BANDAGE and skip to step 2.
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with clean hands, remove slowly in the shower; slowly peel the bandage off the skin, starting at the easiest corner. peel the bandage parallel to the skin (as opposed to tugging it away from the body).
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wash well for 30-60 seconds with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free liquid soap, such as Dial or Dove.
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final rinse cold. pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT use a regular cloth towel; they harbor more bacteria.
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allow your tattoo to breathe for 30-60 minutes. DO NOT re-bandage it.
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apply a THIN (less is more) layer of aquaphor or suggested aftercare 2 times per day for 3 days.
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then apply a fragrance-free lotion to lightly moisturize. Aveeno, Curel, Lubriderm, or Eucerin 2-4 times per day for 1-2 weeks.
AVOID hot tubs, pools, rivers, oceans, lakes, soaking of any kind, sun exposure, sunblock, picking, scratching, dirty environments until tattoo is healed.wear loose, breathable clothing.use SPF 30+ sunblock liberally after tattoo has completely finished healing (four weeks post-procedure).signs of infection include excessive redness/swelling/tenderness, pus, fever. if you notice anything, contact me; i will advise if you need a medical professional.
PLASTIC WRAP:
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leave the plastic wrap on your tattoo for 2-3 hours. fluid build-up under plastic is normal. DO NOT poke a hole to “drain” this fluid. NOTE: if bandage slips and exposes tattoo, REMOVE BANDAGE and skip to step 2.
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with clean hands, remove slowly in the shower; slowly peel the bandage off the skin.
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wash well for 30-60 seconds with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free liquid soap, such as Dial or Dove.
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final rinse cold. pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT use a regular cloth towel; they harbor more bacteria.
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allow your tattoo to breathe for 30-60 minutes. DO NOT re-bandage it.
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apply a THIN (less is more) layer of aquaphor or suggested aftercare 2 times per day for 3 days.
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then apply a fragrance-free lotion to lightly moisturize. Aveeno, Curel, Lubriderm, or Eucerin 2-4 times per day for 1-2 weeks.
AVOID hot tubs, pools, rivers, oceans, lakes, soaking of any kind, sun exposure, sunblock, picking, scratching, dirty environments until tattoo is healed.wear loose, breathable clothing.use SPF 30+ sunblock liberally after tattoo has completely finished healing (four weeks post-procedure).signs of infection include excessive redness/swelling/tenderness, pus, fever. if you notice anything, contact me; i will advise if you need a medical professional.
SECRET aftercare instructions
- want your tattoos to look as vibrant as possible?
- moisturize regularly, and
- consume large amounts of water daily. the healthier your skin looks, the healthier your tattoos will look, too.
- here's our favourite tattoo aftercare lotion on the market right now.
- and here's our favourite tattoo aftercare bandage on the market right now.
- watch your sun exposure, even long after your tattoos have gone through the initial healing process:
- opt for sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
- the more your tattoos are exposed to sunlight (especially sunburn), the faster they will fade.
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