Aftercare
Leave bandage on for 3-7 days. Take off immediately if You get red bumps or pimples,Sweat under the bandage, or Peeling of the bandage that exposes the tattoo. It’s normal to see blood, plasma and ink under the bandage but
Any other drainage like pus should be seen by a medical professional.
Avoid direct sunlight, sweaty activities, and submerging the bandage underwater like in a lake, river, ocean, pool, bath. Showering is fine.
Removing the bandage:
Run warm water over the bandage.
Pull and stretch bandage down with the skin like a command strip.
Move slowly and take your time, do not rip it off fast, or peel outward like a banana.
Once removed, wash the area with antibacterial soap and moisturize with unscented lotion.
If there is leftover adhesive that's bothering you, small amounts of coconut oil should help remove it.
Do not exfoliate your tattoo.
Follow bandage free healing instructions until fully healed.
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with bandage
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If wrapped with plastic wrap, remove within an hour and wash the area with antibacterial soap. Let dry until morning.
For the next two weeks, wash with antibacterial and moisturize with unscented lotion (not aquaphor or any other petroleum based ointment, it can clog your pores) morning and night until fully healed.
If bacteria gets on the tattoo site, for example, your dog licks it, wash and moisturize asap.
The scabs are the ink! Scratching, picking, or over moisturizing the scabs can not only cause poor healing of your tattoo, but can also put you at risk for infection. I know it’s itchy, be strong lol
Avoid sweating, direct sunlight, and submerging underwater. Showering is ok, but do not exfoliate or oversaturate the area.
No Lakes, rivers, oceans, baths, saunas or working out. Sweat has bacteria that can cause infection.
Any signs of an infection is cause to seek immediate medical care.