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Tattoo Aftercare
Saniderm Bandage (second skin)
★ Leave your saniderm bandage on for 2-3 days.
★ Your bandage is water resistant, not waterproof.
You can shower with it on, but do NOT soak or submerge it in water.
★ While your bandage is on avoid baths, heavy sweating, and swimming.
​You don’t want any sweat or water trapped underneath the bandage that can cause infection.
★ Don’t expose your bandage to a lengthy time in direct sunlight, the adhesive can melt.
It will make the bandage much more difficult to remove.
★ Inside your bandage you may have some buildup of fluids, this is completely normal.
★ If your bandage gets punctured, remove it immediately.
★ If you notice redness, itching, or bumps around the borders of your bandage remove it.
This can happen if your skin is sensitive to the adhesive.
★ You don’t have to do anything to your tattoo while the bandage is on, it’s doing all the work for you.
Removing Saniderm Bandage
★ Work warm water and unscented antibacterial soap around the bandage
(I like to do this in the shower, the steam helps the removal process.)
★ For soap I like Dial Gold, but any unscented antibacterial soap will do.
★ Peel off the bandage slowly, do not rip it off.
★ Once it’s removed, gently wash and rinse your tattoo with the soap.
★ Avoid direct spray from the shower, as your new tattoo could be sensitive.
★ Let your new tattoo air dry, or pat dry with a paper towel.
★ For single needle tattoos use only unscented lotion for moisturizer.
Lubriderm is my favorite brand for this.
For tattoos with shading and solid areas use a small amount of Aquaphor for the first few days.
Post Bandage Removal
★ For about a week after you remove your bandage, wash your tattoo when you wake up
in the morning.
★ Make sure to keep your tattoo moisturized, but not overly moisturized.
★ Make sure to rub all moisturizer all the way in, you don’t want a layer sitting on top.
★ There/s no need to rewrap/cover your tattoo.
★ It’s normal for your tattoo to be flakey and dry, do not pick at the flakes.
★ Apply sunscreen when in direct sunlight.
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