Recovery Dermal Bandages
After your artist applies your dermal bandage, leave on for a maximum of 5 days. If edges start to peel up prior to the 5 days, breaking the seal closer than an inch to the tattoo, remove the bandage. If you experience redness, itching or swelling around the dermal bandage remove the bandage. If possible, leaving the bandage on for the full 5 days will result in a better heal.
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Follow the steps below after removing the dermal bandage until your tattoo is fully healed and no longer peeling.
01
Wash the tattoo.
Wash your hands thoroughly and vigorously (you will kill more bacteria using friction than anything else). Rinse your hands thoroughly. Re-lather your hands. Apply soap and water to the tattoo and spread gently on and around your tattoo.
02
Pat dry with white paper towel.
Using paper towels ensures each one is fresh and clean, reducing the risk of exposure to bacteria. We recommend using plain white paper towels to avoid potential reactions to dyes and inks.
03
Allow to air dry.
Allowing your tattoo to air dry helps prevent excessive moisture retention when applying lotion.
04
Apply moisturizer.
We recommend using plain Lubriderm, Aveeno Baby Care, or Cetaphil moisturizers. Apply a small amount several times a day, ensuring thorough rubbing to eliminate any white residue on the skin.
Showering with your new tattoo
Be quick in the shower. Ignore your tattoo, (do not attempt to wash or soak your tattoo under the water) Have your hand soap, white paper towels, moisturizer ready for when you’re finished and follow your 4 steps listed above.