Aftercare

If you are wearing a derm shield:

  • Leave bandage on for 3-4 days. If liquid is leaking out of the bottom or if you develop a rash, wash your hands and remove the bandage.

  • You can shower normally, but don’t submerge it.

  • There will be black/brown liquid under your bandage, which is completely normal.

  • When you’re ready to take off the bandage, gently remove it in the shower with warm water. Clean with liquid antibacterial soap and apply fragrance-free lotion (like Lubriderm or Aveeno) 2-3 times a day until the tattoo is healed.

  • Keep away from pets and children until the tattoo is fully healed

  • No swimming for at least two weeks.

  • Do not expose to direct sunlight while healing.

  • Don’t pick at your tattoo!

  • Once fully healed use sunscreen when outside to avoid fading.

If you are not wearing a derm shield:

  • Leave bandage on for 2 hours

  • When you remove the bandage, wash your hands and then wash the tattoo gently with antibacterial soap

    • Pat dry with a clean paper towel, do not wipe

  • Apply a thin layer of unscented lotion and rub in until absorbed. Do this 2-3 times a day for the first 3-4 days. Do not oversaturate

  • Keep away from pets and children until healed

  • No swimming or soaking the tattoo for at least two weeks. You can shower, just don’t submerge your tattoo in a bath

  • Do not expose to direct sunlight while healing

  • Do not re-bandage your tattoo

  • Do not pick at your tattoo

  • Once fully healed use sunscreen when outside to avoid fading