TATTOO DERM

Leave the tattoo derm on for 2-3 days. It will fill up with fluid and look nasty. This is normal. You can shower like normal just try to avoid too much water hitting your tattoo. On the 3rd day, remove the tattoo derm in the shower (allow tattoo derm to fill with water &/or use baby oil to help remove), clean with a fragrance-free soap and Pat dry with a paper towel. Allow the tattoo to breathe for 30-60mins.Once the derm is off, DO NOT cover it again. Apply a super thin layer of Aquaphor or suggested aftercare ointment (Redemption sold in shop) (rub in like lotion- less is more) 2-3x per day for 2-3 days. Clean your tattoo with warm water and fragrance-free soap morning and night for 4-5 days. After that use a fragrance-free lotion 2-3x per day for 1.5-2 weeks. If you are using Redemption aftercare you can continue to use it for the remainder of your healing process. Avoid swimming, hot tubs, tanning beds, beaches and prolonged sun exposure for about a month until your tattoo is fully healed and no longer shiny. Tattoos generally heal in 2 weeks. Once healed, use at least SPF 30 when you’re out in the sun. It will get itchy during the healing process. DO NOT pick or itch your tattoo, it can lift the ink out.​

 

WRAPPED BANDAGE

Leave bandage on for 3-4 hours. Clean your tattoo with warm water and a mild fragrance-free soap, such as Dial or Dove. Final rinse cold. Pat dry with a paper towel. Apply a THIN (less is more) layer of Aquaphor or suggested aftercare 2-3 times per day for 3 days. Then apply a fragrance-free lotion to lightly moisturize. Aveeno, Curel, Lubriderm or Eucerin 2-4 times per day for about 1-2 weeks. ​​IMPORTANT: Keep your tattoo clean and wear loose clothing for the next two weeks. As it heals it will peel and flake like sunburn. If scabs develop, DO NOT pick your tattoo. Allow it to heal naturally. Picking can pull the color out of your tattoo.

 

NO SAUNAS, BATHS, SWIMMING OR SUNBATHING FOR 3 WEEKS​***

Remember to protect your tattoo after it is done healing (3 weeks) by using at least SPF 30 while out in the sun.

 

If at any time you are unsure if you're healing normal feel free to contact me and I will advise you if it is necessary to seek a medical professional. If you have any other questions about your tattoo's healing process, please contact me.