● Leave your Saniderm wrap on for at least 4 days, no more than 6 days. During this time your tattoo is going to weep and the bandage is going to fill up with body fluid called plasma. This plasma will also mix with excess pigment and create a murky colored fluid and will most likely cover your tattoo. This is completely normal so don’t freak out. Your bandage is also breathable and waterproof (so there is no need to worry about getting it wet during showers).

● Rule number one! When touching your healing tattoo ALWAYS make sure your hands are clean. Germs and bacteria are just nasty!

● On the day when you’re ready to take off the Saniderm, try to do so while in the shower. Place your tattoo under luke-warm water and slowly remove the bandage. (Some dead skin may or may not come off on the back of the bandage so don’t be alarmed if you see this). In my experience this helps a lot in the comfort level of removing the bandage. Try to avoid taking your bandage off dry. Immediately wash your tattoo with liquid anti-bacterial soap. Dial Gold is what I personally use and recommend. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER WASHES OR SOAPS. Gently massage the tattoo using only your fingertips to get it nice and sudsy! NEVER EVER use a rag or a loofa to exfoliate your tattoo while it’s healing.

● Rinse off your tattoo, pat dry with a clean paper towel. Do not wipe!

● Apply a small amount of lotion to your tattoo (brand does not really matter) as long as it is unscented such as Jergens or Aveno. NEVER use any oils, anti-itch creams, healing creams or ointments such as aquaphor, neosporin, A/D, etc. The Saniderm removes the need to use any ointments

● Repeat the washing and lotion steps twice a day until your tattoo is healed. In between washes if your tattoo appears to be dry or peeling you can apply lotion as needed in between washes.

● You do not need to re-bandage or wrap your tattoo once the Saniderm is removed!

● The only time you will take the Saniderm off before the 3-6 days is up is if you either have a negative reaction to the bandage or if it partially comes off and exposes the tattoo. (If you think you’re having a reaction please reach out to us). If either of these happen continue onto the next step.

● Your tattoo may still peel/flake (much like a sunburn) and also itch. Be sure to not pick at your tattoo, or scratch at it. Oh and please don’t apply any anti-itch creams, Did we mention that?

● For the next two weeks you’re going to want to avoid submerging it in water as well as no sun or tanning! Showers only.

● You will also want to avoid working out or going to the gym for a few days. Sweat and bacteria will not be beneficial to your healing process!

It is normal for small mistakes to occur during healing; especially on high movement areas. We do a free touch up for up to 90 days after the tattoo appointment.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY A FREE TOUCH UP IF THERE IS OBVIOUS NEGLECT TO A TATTOO