After Care 

Tattoo Aftercare is important in preventing infection and scarring! We will provide Saniderm and/or a non-adhesive bandage. We do not provide or sell soaps, ointments or lotions, however, all recommended products can be found at grocery stores in the area.

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(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.