Aftercare

Aftercare is like a relationship-if you ignore it, things will get ugly. Follow our instructions to keep your tattoo looking fresh and fabulous!

Aftercare Do's and Don'ts

Do

Apply a thin coat of your tattoo aftercare 3-4 times a day during the healing process.

Do

After 7-10 days of using your tattoo aftercare you may switch to unscented lotion. Apply a thin layer to your tattoo 2-4 times a day as necessary.

Do

Use an antiseptic or antibacterial non scented soap to wash your fresh tattoo twice a day. After washing allow your tattoo to fully dry, about 10 minutes, and apply a thin layer of your tattoo aftercare. Do not over saturate the tattoo.

Do

On Day 4 you can begin washing your tattoo once a day.

Do

Once your tattoo has fully healed continue to protect your tattoo by using sunscreen and keeping it away from direct sunlight.

Don't

Avoid submerging your fresh tattoo in swimming pools, hot tubs or water of any kind for 2 weeks.

Don't

Avoid shaving over the fresh tattoo. This can remove the scabs that are important for healing.

Don't

Avoid touching your new tattoo. It is an open wound and you should not touch it.

Don't

Avoid Lanolin or Petroleum based products (i.e : A&D, Neosporin, Bacitracin).

Don't

Avoid strenuous activity and exercise for 48 hours. Sweat can introduce bacteria to your fresh tattoo.

Avoid tight clothing over your new tattoo. Can can irritate the area and not allow it to breath.

Aftercare- Recovery

Keep the 1st bandage on for 24 hours. Do not worry if there is plasma/blood/ lymph fluid under the bandage.
To remove the Derm Sheild, find an edge of the bandage and pull it down over itself. Do not peel upward. This is done easiest in the shower with warm running water. This will assist in loosening the adhesive.
Wash your tattoo with antibacterial/ antimicrobial soap and warm water.
Pat your tattoo dry and allow it to air dry completely, for about 10 minutes.
Peel the white paper wrapping form the sticky side of the Dermsheild. Place over the tattoo
Next, remove the see-through second layer form the top side and smooth the bandage over the tattoo. Smoothing from the center out to avoid air bubbles.
Keep this bandage on for the next 5-7 days. If your skin appears to be irritated please remove the covering.