Your tattoo is healing skin. Keep it clean, protected, and let your body recover.
Here’s a simple reminder of the aftercare we talked about at your appointment.

1. SANIDERM / INITIAL BANDAGE

• If we used Saniderm, leave it on for 4–5 days.

• Don’t peel it up, mess with it, or try to clean underneath.

• It acts like a breathable bandage, and you can wear clothes over it.

• Let it adhere for about 8 hours before getting it wet.

• After that, showers are fine, but it is water-resistant, not waterproof.

• Do not soak or submerge it. No swimming, baths, hot tubs, or saunas.

2. WHILE IT’S ON

• Some plasma, ink, or blood under the bandage can be normal.

• Problems can happen when hair, lint, sweat, or bacteria get trapped underneath it.

• Keep exercise to a minimum. Heavy sweating can collect under the bandage and irritate the tattoo.

• Your body heals best when it can rest, so take it easy.

3. REMOVING THE BANDAGE

• Remove it gently, preferably in the shower.

• Peel it back slowly over itself instead of pulling straight up.

• Wash the tattoo with the antibacterial soap I gave you.

• Use your hands only—no washcloths, loofahs, or scrubbing.

• Let the tattoo air dry completely.

4. AFTER REMOVAL

• Apply a light layer of moisturizer twice a day.

• I recommend unscented Lubriderm.

• Keep the skin from drying out, but don’t overdo it.

• Too much lotion can clog pores—you want the tattoo to breathe.

5. GENERAL HEALING

• Expect some peeling, flaking, and mild itching.

• Do not pick, scratch, or peel the tattoo.

• Avoid soaking the tattoo until it is healed.

• If anything feels off, reach out.

6. SUN PROTECTION

• Sun protection is extremely important in the first couple of months.

• Fine-line tattoos are especially prone to sun damage while healing.

• Keep the tattoo out of direct sun while it is fresh.

• Once healed, use SPF 30+ to protect your art.

Questions? Reach out anytime.720-772-6964