aftercare

 

“TATTOO DERM” :

 

1. 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. 

2. 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).

3. wash well for 30-60 seconds with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free liquid soap, such as Dial or Dove.

4. final rinse cold. pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT use a regular cloth towel; they harbor more bacteria.

5. allow your tattoo to breathe for 30-60 minutes. DO NOT re-bandage it.

6. apply a THIN (less is more) layer of aquaphor or suggested aftercare 2 times per day for 3 days.

7. 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:

 

1. 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. 

2. with clean hands, remove slowly in the shower; slowly peel the bandage off the skin.

3. wash well for 30-60 seconds with warm water and a mild, fragrance-free liquid soap, such as Dial or Dove.

4. final rinse cold. pat dry with a paper towel. DO NOT use a regular cloth towel; they harbor more bacteria.

5. allow your tattoo to breathe for 30-60 minutes. DO NOT re-bandage it.

6. apply a THIN (less is more) layer of aquaphor or suggested aftercare 2 times per day for 3 days.

7. 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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