Aftercare

• Listen to your body and what it needs :)

• You may see blood & clear liquid in your bandage. This is normal.

• Take your Dermshield/second skin bandage off in 3-4 days.

  • Wash your hands with unscented antibacterial soap.

  • Slowly peel bandage from top to bottom in direction of hair growth.

  • Once bandage is removed, gently wash the area with antibacterial soap. I recommend unscented Dr. Bronner’s or unscented Dial soap. A gentle lather does the trick, no scrubbing.

  • Pat dry with clean paper towel, or let air dry.

  • Put on a thin layer of unscented lotion.

• Gently wash & moisturize your tattoo 2-3 times/day for 2-3 weeks, until healed.

• Continue to moisturize your tattoo for 6 months-1 year for optimum healing.

Important Reminders:

• No soaking for a minimum of 2 weeks, 3 to be safe. (No bathing or swimming)

• No sun for 2 weeks. Sunscreen can be applied after 2 weeks.

• No working out/sweating when Dermshield/bandage is on.

• The Dermshield bandage is water resistant, but I recommend taking quick showers for the days you have the bandage on.

• Healing can take 2-6 weeks. Scabbing and/or peeling can occur. Do not pick at scabs or peeling skin.

• Consult a physician at the first sign of an adverse reaction. (i.e. swelling, infections, illness, allergic reaction, extreme pain, or disease); tattoos should be considered permanent, and can only be removed with a surgical or laser procedure and that any effective removal may leave scarring.