Tattoo Aftercare

TATTOO AFTERCARE 

Day 1-2

If the second skin (AKA Saniderm, Tegaderm, Dermshield, etc.) (wrap) is still on, leave it alone! No need to wash, you can wear your clothes over this wrap and shower as you usually do. 

****If NO SECOND SKIN USED**** or comes off wash your tattoo 3 times a day with an antibacterial, unscented soap. Additional washes should be at your discretion (Example: The tattoo comes into contact with dirt or another unsanitary substance.)  After washing, pat your tattoo dry with a CLEAN paper towel.After drying, apply a very small amount of A&D ointment- skin should be able to breathe..… too much A&D will slow down healing and cause problems… just a little dab will do. (See day 6 and after for continued aftercare.)

Day 3-4

If the second skin is still on, we strongly advise you to not remove it.

Day 5 

If the second skin is still on, you can take it off. Take the second skin off in the shower, and allow the warm water to help remove the adhesive. 

Day 6 and After 

Continue to keep your new tattoo clean, and apply a very thin layer of unscented lotion if itchy (Lubriderm, Aveeno, etc.) as needed. Do not over apply. 

***NO SWIMMING OR SUBMERGING THE TATTOO IN WATER FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS