After care instructions
Adhesive Wrap (Dermor) after care instructions:
Please note the adhesive wraps are water resistant not waterproof. Pleaseeeee shower as you normally would during the healing process. It is fine if they get wet in the shower, you just cannot submerge the wrap under any type of water. So no pools, baths, or ocean water during the healing process of the tattoo, this also applies if you choose to not have an adhesive wrap.
Leave wrap on for 5-7 days. (3 days minimum)
Remove slowly in shower with warm water and clean with a non scented antibacterial liquid soap. Example: Dial Gold
Dry with clean paper towel or let air dry.
Apply non scented lotion.
Follow “healing instructions without wrap” for approximately 1-2 weeks after removing the wrap.
Healing instructions without adhesive wrap:
WASH YOUR HANDS
Wash tattoo with warm water and non scented antibacterial soap (Example: Dial Gold)
Pat dry with clean paper towel or let air dry.
Apply non scented lotion in the same way you would anywhere by rubbing it in all the way
Repeat 2-3 times a day for approximately 2-3 weeks
It is ok to wash it more frequently if you feel that it is necessary due to the nature of your job or if you feel like it is dirty. Just be sure to apply lotion after each wash to ensure your tattoo does not dry out too much.
Tips:
Remove wrap towards the end of your shower to help loosen it up.
If you have any of the adhesive stuck to your skin when you remove the wrap, apply a little extra lotion on the sticky areas before you go to bed and then take a shower again in the morning and it should come off easier.
Please leave the wrap on for a minimum of 3 days unless it is leaking or causing pain or irritation.
Please remove wrap if it is leaking, casing pain or irritation, or if any of the tattoo becomes exposed from under the wrap (ex: the wrap peels off and part of your fresh tattoo is no longer covered. If this happens it can cause bacteria and other things to get trapped underneath the wrap and put you at a higher risk of infection).
Do Not!
Do not pick at your tattoo at anytime during the healing process… or ever
Do not go to the beach, pool, or hot tub with a fresh tattoo. There are flesh eating bacteria in the ocean and other waters!
Do not over moisturize your tattoo by putting globs of lotion or ointments on it. Only apply as much lotion as you would if you were putting it on normally.
Do not let your tattoo dry out too much. The better you take care of your skin during and after the healing process the better your tattoo will heal and hold up over time.
If at any point you think your tattoo is infected please see a doctor immediately!