Tattoo Aftercare

First 3 days:

Method 1: Derm Bandage
When the tattoo is finished, I will apply a clear waterproof bandage to cover the tattoo.

You’ll wear that bandage for the first 3 days. It will likely fill with blood, ink, and plasma. Don’t worry, the ink sack is normal! If the bandage leaks, or if you have an adverse reaction to the adhesive, take off the bandage immediately.

I recommend removing the bandage in the shower by finding a bottom corner and pulling down with the skin, not away from. Think of how you remove a command strip.

Method 2: For larger, full color pieces, or if you have issues with adhesives, I will clean, moisturize and apply an absorbent pad to the tattoo. Every 8 hours, remove the pad. Was the tattoo with a fragrance free antibacterial soap. Pat dry with a clean paper towel and then moisturize the tattoo with Repair Gel or a fragrance-free lotion. Cover the tattoo with a new absorbent pad, and repeat every 8 hours for the first 3 days.

Day 4 and on:

Keep the tattoo clean by washing it with a fragrance free antibacterial soap, 2-3 times a day. I recommend Mad Rabbit Repair Tattoo Wash.

For the first 2 weeks, I recommend moisturizing with Mad Rabbit Repair Gel. Use it the same as you would lotion - Enough to moisturize without leaving excess on the skin. Do this as needed throughout the day.

For the rest of the healing time, keep your tattoo moisturized with a fragrance free, non-petroleum lotion. Use small amounts, just enough to hydrate the skin. Do this as needed throughout the day.

Keep up with that routine for 4-6 weeks and your tattoo should be happy, healthy, and healed!
If you have any questions or issues with your tattoo, please reach out and I’ll do my best to help!

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