Aftercare instructions

FOR RECOVERY BANDAGES

AND SANIDERM BANDAGES:

  • Unscented, antibacterial soap (Softsoap/Dial Gold)
  • Unscented lotion (Aveeno/Lubriderm)
  • Medical gauze (for harsh work environments)


*Leave Recovery or Saniderm Bandage on for 3-5 days (This bandage is waterproof so you can still shower as normal.) Take bandage off under warm water; pulling gently. Wash your tattoo BY HAND with an unscented antibacterial soap. Pat dry with clean paper towel or let air dry. Apply a thin layer of unscented lotion. Do this 3x per day for the next 2-3 weeks or until your tattoo is healed.


*If using an alternative wrap, take it off the evening of getting the tattoo and immediately start the washing and moisturizing procedure as stated above.

*You may start to see blood and plasma build up underneath your bandage. This is fine and normal. If any of the build up starts to leak outside of the bandage, if the bandage starts to come off on its own, or irritates your skin, remove the bandage. Same goes if water or sweat gets in or builds up beneath the bandage.


*DO NOT SOAK your healing tattoo under water, and AVOID direct sunlight. (No baths, pools, beaches, tanning beds, etc. until the tattoo is completely healed)


*DO NOT WRAP your tattoo with Saran Wrap. This promotes bacterial growth. For harsh work environments, wrap your tattoo with medical gauze, after you wash and moisturize the tattoo. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE LOTION OR OINTMENT


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your artist.


for Inkeeze Spray Bandage:

*Wash gently with your hand and an antibacterial soap, NO wash cloth over your tattoo while healing.


*On day 3 begin adding unscented lotion (or ointment provided) to your tattoo after washing and when the tattoo feels dry or itchy.


*NO direct sunlight, NO picking at the tattoo, NO soaking it in water until the tattoo is completely healed.


*The Inkeeze Spray Bandage will peel along with the tattoo, both are normal, you may also see flaking of color coming off the tattoo, this is normal as well.


*Continue this regiment for 2-3 weeks from the date of your tattoo.


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your artist.

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