Aftercare

As an industry standard, I use second skin bandages at all appointments. If you are allergic to medical adhesive or would like an alternative bandaging solution please contact me directly or discuss it at the time of your appointment.

Keep the bandage on for the full duration of healing, which is recommended to be 3-5 days. When you're ready to remove it, begin by running warm water over the bandage. Gently pull at the corners as the water helps to loosen the adhesive. Once a section of the bandage is lifted, continue to slowly peel it off in a downward direction. Remember, this is not a wax strip, Do not rip it off!

Ensure you are pulling the bandage down, away from you. A good example is to follow the direction of your hair growth.

Once the adhesive bandage is removed, wash your new tattoo. Yes, keeping a clean tattoo is essential to a speedy and easy healing. Clean the tattoo with clean hands, using unscented antibacterial soap and wash away with warm water. Warm not Hot.

Finally, pat the area dry using a paper towel (preferred) or a clean cloth towel, and apply an unscented moisturizer. Continue this wash and moisturize routine 1-2 times daily for the next seven days after removing your bandage.

Do not use scented body wash or any wash containing gel beads on the tattoo until it is fully healed (2-3 weeks). Use only unscented soap until your tattoo has completely healed.

How long until I can go swimming?

No submerging your tattoo underwater for 2-3 weeks. This includes pools, baths, lakes, ocean and hot tubs.

Can I Shower with the bandage?

Yes! The bandage is waterproof so you can shower as normal with it on. Just be cautious of it under the water and pat the area dry when complete.

What do I do if I take my bandage off early?

Start the aftercare wash and moisturize routine right away.