Tattoo Aftercare
It is very important to take proper care of a new tattoo!
ALWAYS wash your hands before and after touching your tattoo
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Plastic Wrap Aftercare Instructions
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Wait one hour to remove the bandage.
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After the hour is up, wet bandage if needed to prevent sticking to the skin.
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Gently clean your tattoo using your fingers with a mild, no dye, non-scented, liquid hand soap(Ivory works as well)
Pat dry with a paper towel
Apply a thin layer of Griffin Salve or Aquaphor (or A&D Ointment)
Repeat these steps twice a day for 3 days
Wrap your tattoo in plastic wrap and secure with tape (after washing) overnight for the first 3 nights to prevent from rubbing ink out in your sleep and getting it on sheets and pajamas.
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After the 3rd day, continue using Griffin Salve or switch to using a no dye, non-scented lotion (ex: Lubriderm lotion) as needed and continue to wash tattoo twice a day until healed. ​
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Saniderm Aftercare Instructions
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​Leave Saniderm bandage on for 3-4 days
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Showering is allowed
Do not swim or submerge the tattoo in water until completely healed.
(Ink, blood, plasma, and sweat collecting beneath the bandage is normal)
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Remove bandage in the shower or under running water to help release it from the skin -
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Pull up a small corner and gently peel it downward
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Once bandage is removed, gently wash your tattoo with a mild soap using your fingers.
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Allow tattoo to air-dry for approximately 10 mins. or pat dry with a clean paper towel.
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Apply a thin layer of Griffin Salve once in the morning and once in the evening for 1 day.
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Apply a no-dye, non-scented lotion on tattoo twice daily until healed (approximately 2 weeks)
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DO NOT AT ANY TIME DURING THE HEALING PROCESS:
go swimming
submerge tattoo in bath
get in a hot tub
call/text your ex
sunbathe
pick or scratch at your tattoo
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With proper care, your tattoo will be healed in approximately two weeks.
If you at any time have a question or concern, call your tattooer.
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Enjoy your new tattoo!