Tattoo Aftercare

a. First, wash your hands thoroughly with mild soap and water and dry your hands with clean paper towels. No cloth towels!

b. The dressing may be removed after approximately 4 hours. If you are using Saniderm, you may leave the dressing on for up to 5 days. Remove carefully with warm water and antibacterial soap, the Saniderm will not stick to the tattoo, only the skin around the tattoo. 

c. Using warm water, a mild soap (fragrance-free, antibacterial) and gentle technique carefully cleanse the tattoo area, do not scrub. Continue to cleanse the tattoo 2-3 times a day for two weeks.

d. Using a sterile gauze or dressing, gently pat the area dry. Do not rub. Do not use a cloth towel. Apply a small amount of fragrance-free and alcohol-free moisturizer/aftercare ointment after cleaning; we recommend using Aquaphor. After two days, you can switch to a gentle fragrance-free body lotion.

e. After a few days, gently and lightly apply a sanitary, gentle, mild skin lotion to the tattoo, do not leave excess lotion on the skin. Do not use any lotions or oily applications or petroleum jelly on the tattoo.

f. Do not scratch or pick at the tattoo during the healing period, allow scab material to fall off naturally (usually in 4-7 days).

g. If there is any reason to suspect an infection of the tattoo or its surrounding area, immediately seek medical attention!

h. Avoid soaking the tattoo in pools, spas, jacuzzis, hot tubs, beach water, baths, etc.

i. Avoid direct sunlight. After healing, use sunscreen on the tattoo if sun exposure is expected.