Dark Bloom Tattoo Aftercare

Saniderm Aftercare

  • ●  Leave the Saniderm bandage on for 3-5 days, after this period of time, take the bandage off and wash the tattoo immediately with mild unscented soap.

  • ●  Removing the bandage may be uncomfortable, as the adhesive is strong. Sometimes it helps to remove the bandage in the shower.

  • ●  If anything leaks out of the Hypafix or there is an opening allowing air in, remove the bandage.

  • ●  Leakage can happen, excess ink and plasma will likely puddle up beneath the bandage (which is a very normal thing) and it could leak out of the bandage. IF it leaks outside the bandage, take the bandage off immediately and wash the tattoo with a mild unscented soap.

  • ●  If there is any excessive itchiness, redness or heat in and around the area of the bandage, take bandage off immediately and wash the tattoo with mild unscented soap. Very occasionally, some people’s bodies would rather heal without the Saniderm bandage.

  • ●  After removing the bandage, follow the steps of “normal aftercare” listed below.

    Saniderm REMOVAL HELP

    Always peel top down or with the grain of your hair. If you are left with any residue from the bandage, using your fingertips, apply some antibacterial soap to the affected area. Work the area to a lather. Rinse and repeat until adhesive is removed. Alternatively, we have found that using warm water & coconut oil helps, too!

    Normal Aftercare

  • ●  Wash thoroughly with a mild antibacterial soap. Avoid scents, exfoliating beads, loofahs, washcloths; really anything abrasive.

  • ●  Rinse, wash, repeat until it’s clean. The first wash is sometimes painful, but it’s important.

  • ●  Pat dry with a clean towel or let your tattoo air dry.

  • ●  Once dry, apply a very SMALL amount of moisturizing ointment. We recommend

    Redemption, Aquaphor, or basic white hand lotion.

  • ●  Wash again 1-3 times a day. After each wash, apply a small amount of ointment.

  • ●  After 3-5 days the tattoo will be flakey and may have scabbing.

  • ●  At the 3-5 day mark, wash your tattoo once a day, and apply lotion 2-3 times a day – not

    ointment.

  • ●  If it scabs, let the scabs do their thing – don’t pick, scratch, or bump any scabs.

  • ●  After 2-3 weeks, the tattoo should be healed.

AVOID for 2-3 Weeks Post Tattoo

  • ●  Do not submerge in water. No swimming, no baths, no hot-tubs – showering is okay (please shower).

  • ●  Do not scratch that itchy tattoo. Seriously. Instead try patting it or washing it and reapplying lotion.

  • ●  Do not workout if the workout feels like it is pulling on or squeezing the tattoo.

  • ●  Do not tan or spray tan.

  • ●  Do not touch the tattoo (or let others touch the tattoo) with unwashed hands.

    Things To Know

  • ●  Although performed in a clean environment with single use and/or sterile equipment, tattoos begin as open wounds and it is possible to get them infected. Touching your tattoo with unwashed hands increases your risk for infection. Avoid germy people/places/things.

  • ●  In general bacteria enjoys a dark, warm, wet environment. Try not to provide that. Let your tattoo breathe, and don’t smother it in moisturizers.

  • ●  If you see redness all around the tattoo and it is painful, please stop using any moisturizers, and call us so we can see the tattoo in person.

  • ●  If you see just redness and tightness around a scabby area and no red around the rest of the tattoo, that is normal. Scabs shrink once formed/dry and can pull on surrounding skin.

  • ●  If black or colored ink is flaking off and the color under the flake is different, that is normal. Expect more.

  • ●  If you miss a few chances to wash it or moisturize it, don’t worry. Your body is completely capable of healing it without any help.