WEEK 1 ;
Keep the Saniderm on for 4-7 days after your initial tattoo.
The plasma inside the bandage is normal , leave it alone , or squeegee it out of a corner during the first 1-2 days ; if possible without damaging the derm.
Clean any corner where plasma leaks from the derm with light Rubbing Alcohol.
The plasma should dry up in 1-2 days.
When removing Saniderm :
Wash your hands w/ warm water & unscented Anti-Bacterial soap & remove the derm in the shower w/ warm water running , allowing the derm to peel away gently from the tattoo . Peel up a corner of the derm , and allow the derm to lightly peel from you.
The derm can be removed earlier than this , if it becomes unstuck , & is peeling away on its own exposing the tattoo. Feel free to remove the derm if this happens and adjust your routine below.
Week 2 :
NO Wrapping necessary
Wash tattoo 3 times per day .
Pat dry w/ a clean paper towel , applying a light amount of ointment after each wash. Pat dry any excess ointment left on the skin w/ a clean paper towel .
Be gentle around any flakes and scabs that appear .
This is normal , and the tattoo will appear dryer than normal.
Do not pick or scratch the tattoo. Allow any flakes to exfoliate naturally from the tattoo.
Repeat these steps for 2+ weeks until the tattoo is fully healed.
Week 1 :
Keep the bandage on for 1-2 hours until you arrive in a sterile environment to wash the tattoo.
Wash your tattoo 3-4 times daily for 1 week.
Wash your hands & then the tattoo w/ warm water & unscented Anti-Bacterial soap.
Pat dry w/ a clean paper towel .
Have to go to work? Going out? Going to sleep?
Any chance your tattoo may get dirty? - Wrap it!
Wrap the tattoo w/ a clear bandage , after washing it clean , w/ NO ointment , for the first 4-5 days.
After this time period, continue below:
If you’re not wrapping your tattoo :
Apply a light amount of ointment to the tattoo , following each wash , w/ clean hands. Pat dry any excess ointment on the skin w/ a clean paper towel.
Repeat this method for the 1st week.
Week 2 :
NO Wrapping necessary
Wash tattoo 3 times per day .
Pat dry w/ a clean paper towel , applying a light amount of ointment after each wash. Pat dry any excess ointment left on the skin w/ a clean paper towel .
Be gentle around any flakes and scabs that appear .
This is normal , and the tattoo will appear dryer than normal.
Do not pick or scratch the tattoo. Allow any flakes to exfoliate naturally from the tattoo.
Repeat these steps for 2+ weeks until the tattoo is fully healed.
HEALING DO’s & DON’Ts
NO SWIMMING
NO TANNING
NO GYMS / WORKOUTS
A minimum of 2 weeks is recommended for time off from these activities while healing a tattoo properly.
For best results : Sun block is your friend, use it generously ; after your tattoo is healed of course!
Tanning is 100% not recommended , this will affect your tattoo’s appearance& vibrancy.
No picking or scratching your tattoo when it itches. A light pat is recommended for the itchier times.
Beware : Pet dander will irritate your tattoo.
Less is more when it comes to washing your tattoo & applying ointment. Don’t over think it, ya can over do it.
Stick to one brand of ointment & soap while healing. Switching between various products while healing has been known to clog pores , break out skin , and cause redness. You can avoid this by using 1 kind of soap & 1 kind of ointment during the entire healing process.
If you have any further questions about the healing process that are not touched on here, please email : evanqtattoo@gmail.com - for more information.