Tattoo After Care
Second Skin type Bandages
A clear bandage that adheres directly to the skin on and around your fresh tattoo.
This bandage is a Wet Heal. The tattoo stays wet under the bandage with your bodies fluids that typically heal a wound and create scabs remaining under the bandage. The fluids can be minimal, or create a bubble of ink-coloured fluids.
The bandage stays on 2-5 days and can be removed when the edges begin rolling up.
Removing in the shower is often easiest, pulling from the edge to stretch the bandage, as opposed to pulling directly off dry skin.
Once the bandage is removed, wash the tattooed area with unscented soap and pat dry with a clean towel. Keep the area clean and dry until the skin feels like your skin again!
Use sunscreen and moisturizer as you would elsewhere to keep your skin healthy, resulting in better looking tattoos as they age.
Short Term type Bandages
A black or blue opaque padded bandage.
This bandage is a Dry Heal. Your tattoo will scab and can be left to heal like any other cut or scrape you’ve had. Your eyes see a tattoo, but your body just knows its a wound needing to heal and will take care of itself!
The bandage stays on until you’re home and ready to clean the tattoo, and/or the following morning.
Once the bandage is removed, wash the tattooed area with unscented soap and pat dry with a clean towel. Keep the area clean and dry until the skin feels like your skin again!
A small amount of unscented moisturizer can be used for your comfort if your tattoo is feeling tight/overly dry. This won’t help or hinder your healing process.
Use sunscreen and moisturizer as you would elsewhere to keep your skin healthy, resulting in better looking tattoos as they age.
Questions
Send us an email with any questions or concerns you may have with your healing tattoo!