Tattoo Work & Aftercare

Tattoo Work

Saniderm helps protect the tattoo from bacteria and other elements for the best possible healing.
Keep the saniderm on for 3-5 days. You can shower with it, but try not to soak the area too much, it will weaken the adhesive.
DO NOT submerge the area in water. NO BATHS, POOLS, HOT TUBS, or SAUNAS.
You will see a buildup of blood and plasma mixed with ink under the saniderm, this is perfectly normal. If there is an excessive amount of buildup, or leaking of build up you may remove the saniderm after 24-48 hours.
Once you remove the saniderm from your tattoo, make sure to gently wash it with unscented Dial non-scented antibacterial soap and pat or air dry.
Apply a very thin layer of Aquaphor ointment 2-3 times a day for 1-2 weeks, until the tattoo is fully healed (no more peeling, dry, or cracked skin).
DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH at the tattoo at all as this can damage it during healing.
Keep out of saltwater, prolonged sun exposure, and chlorine for at least 4 weeks.
DO NOT re-bandage the tattoo after initial bandage is removed.
Suggested Aftercare post healing: Lubriderm

Remove bandage in 3-4 hours
Wash new tattoo in lukewarm water with Dial non-scented antibacterial soap until surface ink and ointment is washed away.
Continue to wash your tattoo 3 times a day (more often after excessive activity such as exercising or if the area becomes dirty) for 2 weeks or until fully healed.
Dry your tattoo by patting dry with a paper towel, DO NOT rub the paper towel down the tattoo and do not use a bath towel -as they may harvest bad bacteria.
Apply thin layer of Auquaphor 2-3 times throughout the day for 5-7 days.
After 7 days use Lubriderm moisturizer daily until tattoo is fully healed (no more peeling or dry, cracked looking skin).
DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH at the tattoo at all as this can damage it during healing.
Keep out of salt water, prolonged sun exposure, and chlorine for at least 4 weeks.
DO NOT re-bandage the tattoo after initial bandage is removed.