TATTOO AFTER CARE

IMPORTANT: Certain amount of swelling and redness are normal. Your tattoo may also feel warm to the touch. This can be alleviated with ice packs and oral analgesics***. If these symptoms persist longer than 48-72hrs after your appointment, contact your tattoo artist or your doctor immediately for assessment.

Tattoo Armour: Each Pad may be worn for up to 12 Hours. Remove pad and replace 2 times a day for the following 2 days after your appointment following the steps below:

  1. Wash the area with lukewarm water and unscented soap, making sure to remove all the plasma and ointment every time, then rinse area thoroughly.

  2. Pat dry with paper towel and allow to fully air dry for a couple minutes.

  3. Apply a very thin layer of tattoo ointment such as Redemption After Care, A&D or Aquaphor. Just barely enough to cover it and dab the excess off if necessary.

  4. Place New Tattoo Armour pad flush against the skin and secure with skin safe tape such as Transpore, Micropore etc. Cut the pad to size if needed.

Optional Second Skin : Adriana does not recommend second skin, but if this is your preferred method of healing your tattoo, please mind the following:

  • This bandage can be applied 24-48hrs after your tattoo appointment and it can stay on for on for 3 to 5 DAYS***

  • Remove Tattoo Armour and follow steps 1 and 2 above. DO NOT APPLY ANY OINTMENT OR LOTION.

  • To place, peel white backing off first then place on the area leaving 1-2 inch around the tattoo and press firmly from the middle out, then peel plastic off at the arrows. Do this one piece at a time. Pieces can be cut to size and overlap +-1 inch.

  • Fluid build up is normal.**

  • This bandage is waterproof and breathable but please avoid long showers and sweaty workouts.

  • To remove: take a hot shower to loosen up the adhesive, then peel down slowly from top to bottom under running warm water, then wash following steps 1 and 2 and apply a non-scented body lotion afterwards.

**Please remove bandage immediately if fluid leaks out of the bandage, water gets in it in the shower, excessive sweat is trapped underneath or you notice irritation or an allergic reactions in the form of redness around the edges of the bandage, all under the bandage, blisters, severe itchiness or rash.

For the next 2-3 weeks after removing the last bandage:

  • Wash your tattoo twice a day following steps 1 & 2 above.

  • STOP the use of Ointment and SWITH to a Non-Scented Body Lotion such a Lubriderm, Cerave or Eucerin. Moisturize lightly 3-5 times a day, making sure your hands are clean.

  • No swimming or soaking.

  • Avoid direct sunlight on your tattoo.

  • The area will peel/flake similar to a sunburn and will become itchy. You may moisturize or use an Ice Pack to relieve the itchiness.

  • DO NOT pick at it and DO NOT scratch it.

  • Avoid tight fitting clothes around the area, and make sure your clothes, bedding and bath towels are freshly washed.

  • Avoid sleeping on the tattoo to allow proper blood flow to the area.

  • If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact your tattoo artist immediately.

*** I am not a licensed physician, and I only speak from experience.