AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
The day of your appointment-
*Your fresh tattoo will be wrapped with a protective, breathable adhesive film that is specifically created to heal tattoos. I use DERMALIZE PRO
*your body leaks a fluid called plasma when healing it’s wounds. Plasma makes up the majority of your blood. This normally, when hitting the air, would result in scabbing. Since the adhesive film keeps all this plasma (liquid gold) in, its does its job healing the skin(fresh tattoo) without scabbing over
*you will notice over the next 24 hours a buildup of blood, ink and plasma, mixing underneath the adhesive. This is great for the tattoo and part of the healing process so don’t panic when you can’t see your tattoo because it’s a cloudy dark mess
*Leave this wrap on for 5 days unless otherwise instructed
*Those of you who are familiar with the tattoo healing process-you understand it normally takes around 2 weeks for your tattoo to heal, this process is much quicker due to using your body(plasma) to heal itself. So yes, around 5 days with the wrap and you should skip all the peeling process!
*this wrap is waterproof so please continue to shower regularly, just be mindful of the wrap and not to scrub around it
*I would advise to skip the gym for at least 3 days, sweating tends to loosen the adhesive. And being in a gym with a fresh and exposed tattoo is a quick way to get an infection if it were to fall off.
*leave the wrap be! Do not pick or peel at the edges. This wrap will give your tattoo its best chance at healing and without having to get future touch ups
*On day 5, you’re ready to remove the film! If you can get in a hot shower or bath I would recommend doing so. Soaking the wrap with hot water should loosen the adhesive and result in an easier removal. You may also soak your adhesive with a hot towel compress.
*start from a top outer edge and peel SLOWLY downward. Do NOT rip off like a bandaid.
*once wrap is fully removed, dispose of it and wash your tattoo with a mild soap(i.e. dove, caress, bar of soap w/o exfoliant) removing all dried plasma and ink buildup
*pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel, and you may apply lotion for the next few days if it’s dry(lubriderm, aveeno, eucerin)
*NOTE*please do NOT use A&D, Aquaphor, or any antibacterial ointment at this time, and no petroleum based products ever.
MY WRAP CAME OFF BEFORE DAY 5, NOW WHAT?
Fell off overnight - email me. If you are local I may advise you come back in to get a replacement wrap.
Came off day 2-3 - email me. Wash your tattoo 3-5 times a day for the next 5 days with a mild soap(dove, caress, dial-NEW bar of soap/fragrance free/alcohol free)
Apply lotion (lubriderm, aveeno, eucerin) working it into the tattoo and washing in between applications
Came off day 4- your tattoo should be mostly healed at this point, feel free to wash for the next couple days and apply lotion
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS PLEASE EMAIL ME
if you notice a reaction to the adhesive email me immediately and with photos. If it’s red or inflamed around the edge of the wrap (not your tattoo) take it off immediately and follow proper aftercare instructions above
If you notice pimple like bumps around your tattoo it’s more than likely heat rash and I would advise you remove the wrap immediately and email me with photos