After Care

Saniderm instructions

Tattoo Aftercare is important in preventing infection and scarring!

(Saniderm is the “Second Skin” clear bandage Adhesive)

Leave the Saniderm on for 3-5 days. If the Saniderm falls off early, don’t worry! Start your washing regimen once it falls off. The Saniderm needs to stay on for at least 2 hours post-procedure. It is normal for plasma and blood to build up under the bandage. The plasma may look black, because it is mixed with excess ink.
Take the bandage off slowly under warm running water.
Gently wash off the excess plasma using unscented antibacterial soap, then pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel. We recommend Dr. Bronnor's Baby Castile Soap. After washing, apply a thin layer of ointment. We recommend vitamin A&D ointment or Aquaphor. Do not use thick ointments such as vaseline. Repeat this step 2 times a day
Once your tattoo dries and moves into the peeling stage (day 2 or 3), continue to wash your tattoo, but switch from ointment, to an unscented lotion. Repeat twice a day till your tattoo is fully healed. We recommend Lubriderm Lotion or Cetaphil.
Keep your tattoo out of salt water, rivers, lakes, hot tubs, bathes or other pools and chlorine for no less than 2 weeks post procedure.
DO NOT scratch, pick or peel your tattoo.
Do Not get sunburned over the tattooed area while it is healing.
Once healed, continual sunscreen use keeps your tattoo looking fresh over the years.
The healing process is tough on new tattoos! Touch-ups are not uncommon. Touch-ups must be done once the tattoo is fully healed. We ask you wait 3-weeks post-tattoo. Touch ups are free up to 2-years.

Tattoo Aftercare is important in preventing infection and scarring!

(Non- Adhesive bandage)

If using a standard, non-adhesive bandage, remove bandage within 2-3 hours post-procedure.
Take the bandage off slowly under warm running water.
Gently wash off the excess plasma using unscented antibacterial soap, then pat your tattoo dry with a paper towel. We recommend Dr. Bronnor's Baby Castile Soap. After washing, apply a thin layer of ointment. We recommend vitamin A&D ointment or Aquaphor. Do not use thick ointments such as vaseline. Repeat this step 2 times a day
Once your tattoo dries and moves into the peeling stage (day 2 or 3), continue to wash your tattoo, but switch from ointment, to an unscented lotion. Repeat twice a day till your tattoo is fully healed. We recommend Lubriderm Lotion or Cetaphil.
Keep your tattoo out of salt water, rivers, lakes, hot tubs, bathes or other pools and chlorine for no less than 2 weeks post procedure.
DO NOT scratch, pick or peel your tattoo.
Do Not get sunburned over the tattooed area while it is healing.
Once healed, continual sunscreen use keeps your tattoo looking fresh over the years.
The healing process is tough on new tattoos! Touch-ups are not uncommon. Touch-ups must be done once the tattoo is fully healed. We ask you wait 3-weeks post-tattoo. Touch ups are free up to 2-years.