Inklebell tattoo

Aftercare

Aftercare Instructions: Keep the saniderm on your new tattoo for as long as possible, 3-10 days. the longer it stays on the better it will heal and the easier it will be to take off. The bandage will fill with ink and fluid, and this is normal, your body will reabsorb this in a couple days, do not remove. If you notice the fluid creeping towards the edge of the bandage, patch with another piece of saniderm. If the bandage starts to leak, remove, wash with antibacterial soap, wipe with alcohol and let dry, then if it is in the first 3 days apply another saniderm bandage. If it has been longer than 3 days or you don’t have more saniderm, wash with antibacterial soap, and apply a gentle unscented lotion like cerave once or twice a day, or if the tattoo seems dry. When the bandage is ready to be removed after several days carefully remove bandage, pulling it from the edge like a command strip, it makes it easier if you do it while in the shower. Wash entire area with mild soap and cool water. Dry the area, and re-apply a mild skin lotion. Use only a very thin coating and continue to re-apply it two-four (2-4) times daily for at least three (3) days. Do not re- bandage the tattoo, as it could stick to the bandage and damage can occur.

Additional Considerations: Avoid sunburn, salt or chlorine water, or hot tubs until your tattoo is completely healed. In the event mild scabbing occurs, do not pick at or attempt to “wash off” the scab. Allow it to do so by itself. You may apply a mild skin lotion to keep “flaking” to a minimum.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the body art facility where your tattoo was performed. In addition, you should seek medical attention if the tattoo site becomes infected or painful, or if you develop a fever shortly after being tattooed.

If your artist uses saniderm to bandage your new tattoo, we suggest you leave the bandage on for at minimum 48 hours.