After Care
Saniderm After Care Instructions
If your artist has applied an adhesive healing bandage, (Saniderm) please follow the following care instructions:
-Leave the bandage on for 24 hours.
-It is normal to expect the bandage to fill up with plasma, blood and ink which sometimes creates a bubble of fluid under the bandage. There is no need to remove the bandage as this is all sterile fluid and will dry under the bandage as the healing process continues.
-It is also normal to develop a mild irritation (Contact Dermatitis) around the edges of the bandage, especially if you are sensitive to medical adhesives. If this occurs and is bothersome enough to cause concern remove the bandage while in the shower after running it under warm water for a few minutes to help loosen the adhesive.
-To remove the bandage, peel up a corner while in the shower under warm water to help loosen the adhesive. Peel in a downward motion slowly until the bandage is completely removed. The skin will feel tender while removing the bandage,
-It is normal for skin to look red, wrinkled, tight dry, or shiny after removing the bandage. This will dissipate in time.
-After removal, wash with mild unscented soap (Dial Gold Soap) in warm water, pat or air dry and apply a small amount of unscented lotion (Lubriderm) whenever it feels tight, dry or itchy.
-Do not scratch or pick your new tattoo.
-Do not soak or submerge your new tattoo for at least 2 weeks after application.
-Keep your new tattoo out of direct sunlight for at least tow weeks after application and refrain from applying sunblock for at least 3 week as this can cause irritation.
For any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at your convince.
After Care Instructions (Non-Saniderm)
If your artist has applied a healing bandage, please follow the following care instructions:
-Do not remove your bandage until you are home for the day and done with any strenuous activity.
-Wait at least one hour before before removing your bandage. Once you have removed the bandage wash with unscented soap (Dial Gold Soap) under warm water.
-Let your tattoo dry completely (for roughly 12 hours) then apply a small amount of unscented lotion. (Lubriderm)
-Apply lotion as needed whenever your tattoo feels tight, dry or itchy.
-Do not scratch or pick your new tattoo.
-Do not soak or submerge your new tattoo for at least 2 weeks after application.
-Keep your new tattoo out of direct sunlight for at least tow weeks after application and refrain from applying sunblock for at least 3 week as this can cause irritation.
For any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at your convince.
Important Signs & Symptoms
Please be aware of the following signs and symptoms that may require medical attention:
-Unusual and persistent redness
-Unusual or excessive swelling. (Most tattoos show mild to moderate swelling)
-Unusual or excessive tenderness. (Most tattoos show mild to moderate tenderness)
-Red streaks running towards the heart from the tattoo.
-Fever
-Unusual or excessive drainage from the tattoo.
If you think you are having difficulties from your new tattoo, please feel free to contact us at your convenience so that we may advise you on the correct course of action.