Derm Style Bandage Healing

After your tattoo:    Leave derm bandage in place for 8-24 hours,  depending on how much the tattoo weeps.  It is normal for blood and fluid to collect under the bandage, change the bandage earlier if there is a large amount of fluid build up.                

Day 1: Carefully remove derm  bandage, pulling slowly (doing this  under running water helps).  Wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap, water and your bare hands (do not use a wash cloth).  Pat dry with a clean towel.  Apply a second derm bandage, making sure to cover the entire tattoo.  Leave this on for 4-6 days.  (If there is excessive fluid build up during the first day or two, you can replace the bandage again, but only if  necessary).

Day 6: Remove derm bandage and wash your tattoo.  Apply unscented hand lotion to your tattoo 4-5 times a day until it is done peeling.  Your tattoo will flake and peel like a sunburn, and the flakes will be in color, so don’t be surprised!

Notes: -Do not scratch or pick at your tattoo.  

-You can go swimming and/or soak your tattoo in a tub, as long as you have a derm bandage over the tattoo, once two weeks has passed you can swim and soak without derm.

-Keep your tattoo out of the sun for 2 weeks, after that use sunblock to protect your tattoo from fading.

-If you have any problems, or questions, or excessive redness or swelling, please call the shop or stop in and speak to an artist.

-If your tattoo appears infected, please come in right away so one of us can look at it.  Please contact  a healthcare professional at the first sign of infection.