Aftercare

Taking care of your new tattoo is the next step in your tattoo journey.

Leave your bandage on for at least 4 hours
Remove your bandage and wash it with warm water & dial gold antibacterial soap
In the days following your appointment, Apply a very small amount of unscented lotion a minimum of twice a day.
Keep your new tattoo out of direct sunlight & Do not submerge your tattoo in standing water (such as Jacuzzi, swimming pools, ect…) for at least two weeks. (You may shower normally)
Do not listen to any third party tattoo “advice”.

If you are applying your own derm-shield bandage make sure to fully clean and dry the tattooed area before application.
After initial application leave your new bandage on for 3 to 5 days. As long as the tattoo area remains properly covered and protected you do not need to change your bandage.
When it’s time to remove your bandage, I find it is easiest to do so in the shower under hot water.
From here you will follow steps 2-5 of my aftercare instructions.