Aftercare
Derm Shield
* Leave the bandage on up to 3 days, you can shower with it on but avoid soaking or swimming in any bodies of water as well as direct sunlight. You may form a plasma/ink filled sack under the bandage, it will temporarily be a dark patch over the tattoo. It will look gross but is completely normal. The sack will flatten, dry, and crackle, this is also normal. If your ink sack begins to leak or the bandage peels open leaving the tattoo exposed then completely remove it and do not re-bandage your tattoo.
* Remove the bandage. It is best to remove in the shower and in the same way you would remove a command strip, pull your skin tight and pull the bandage slowly parallel to your skin. When you remove the bandage you may see an imprint of your tattoo come off onto the bandage, this is just loose ink from the ink sack and no ink or scabbing will be pulled from your actual tattoo due to the bandage. Wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap and allow the tattoo to completely air dry. Once dried apply a thin layer of unscented water based lotion as needed. Continue to wash and moisturize your tattoo twice a day until the tattoo finishes peeling.
* A minimal amount of itchiness and some redness around the edge of the bandage is normal due to the adhesive. If the bandage is causing any blistering or hives remove it, clean and dry your tattoo thoroughly, and follow the traditional healing instructions below instead.
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* Your tattoo will have a scab that will itch and peel the following days after taking off your bandage. Do not scratch, pick at, or peel any scabbing as this can remove ink, reopen the wound, and damage your tattoo.
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* Once freshly peeled you can discontinue the use of the antibacterial soap but continue the moisturizer. The tattooed skin will appear shiny, scaly/wrinkly, and feel dry for a few weeks before completely healing. Once it's healed completely it will look and feel like normal skin. Continuing to moisturize your tattoo after it peels will help this process along more smoothly.
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* Some fallout can occur during the healing process, if you suspect this is the case please give your tattoo the entire 4 week healing process and then reach out to schedule a touch up.
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Traditional Healing
* Take off wrapping after 1-2 hours after being tattooed and thoroughly clean the tattoo with unscented antibacterial soap, allow the tattoo to completely dry off.
* Do not re-wrap or re-bandage the tattoo.
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* Avoid wearing tight fitting clothing that may irritate your tattoo as well as going anywhere your tattoo is at risk of coming into contact with any bacteria such as the gym. Avoid direct sunlight and swimming or soaking in any body of water, showering is okay.
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* Clean your tattoo with antibacterial soap twice a day or throughout the day as needed and apply a thin layer of unscented water based lotion after washing or when the tattoo feels dry.
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* Your tattoo will have a scab that will itch and peel the following days after taking off your bandage. Do not scratch, pick at, or peel any scabbing as this can remove ink, reopen the wound, and damage your tattoo.
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* Once freshly peeled you can discontinue the use of the antibacterial soap but continue the moisturizer. The tattooed skin will appear shiny, scaly/wrinkly, and feel dry for a few weeks before completely healing. Once it's healed completely it will look and feel like normal skin. Continuing to moisturize your tattoo after it peels will help this process along more smoothly.
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* Some fallout can occur during the healing process, if you suspect this is the case please give your tattoo the entire 4 week healing process and then reach out to schedule a touch up.
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Long Term Aftercare
* Always wear sunscreen or clothing to cover the area when going out in the sun to minimize fading.
* Always moisturize your tattoo and exfoliate the skin on a regular basis.
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* If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me via my contact page or direct email! *