Aftercare
If you have any questions while healing, do not hesitate to contact us. Call the studio for an immediate reply (508) 657-0141. While we deal with the healing of tattoos often, we are not doctors, and can only give guidance on tattoo care, NOT medical advice. If your tattoo develops anything unusual (ie: rash, discharge, unpleasant smell) please do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
These instructions should help guide you through the healing of your tattoo.
You Should:
Recovery Derm Direction for use
Gently clean and pat dry the tattoo and surrounding area, ensuring there is no soap or any residue on the skin. With clean gloves, remove Derm Shield from the sterile pouch. Cut the Derm Shield to cover the tattooed area plus a 1 to 2 inch margin from the edge of the tattoo. Peel off backing to expose the adhesive side and position the Derm Shield over the tattoo with the adhesive side facing the skin. Gently apply using light pressure, starting from the center to the edges to eliminate air bubbles. Do not stretch the Derm Shield during application.
The first Derm Shield application should stay in place for 24 hours, depending on level of fluid build up. It is normal for blood and fluids to collect under the bandage.
Gently peel the Derm Shield by pulling it slowly from the edge back over itself. Do not pull the bandage upwards.
A second application can be used for several days, and a third application may be used if necessary. Gently clean and dry the area between applications. Do not wear any piece longer than one week.
What NOT to do during healing :
DO NOT soak tattoo in water. Examples include but are not limited to: swimming, saunas, bathtubs.
DO NOT touch the tattoo with dirty hands.
DO NOT pick and scratch your tattoo. Picking any of the scabs off will result in faded missing color and/or damage to the skin.
DO NOT apply Vaseline, Neosporin, Bacitracin or any other product to your tattoo that you have not discussed with the artist.
DO NOT allow direct sun on a fresh tattoo.