If you have any questions about your tattoo or the healing process, please call or e-mail.
- Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo!
- Unlike Saran Wrap, Saniderm is a medical-grade, breathable, waterproof tattoo bandage. Saniderm is engineered to help the healing process by protecting your tattoo from dirt, germs, and other bacteria from collecting on it. You can shower with the bandage.
- Keep the Saniderm on for a minimum of 24 hours, and a maximum of 4-5 days. The longer you are able to keep it on, the more your tattoo will be able to heal while bandaged.
- To Remove the Saniderm start from the by pinching and stretching it slowly.
- Wash your tattoo with an antibacterial liquid soap. Be gentle, do not use a washcloth or anything that will exfoliate your tattoo. Only use your hands.
- Gently pat your tattoo dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not rub or use a fabric with a rough surface.
- Rub a small amount of ointment on your tattoo. You may use Aquaphor or Tattoo Lovers Care or a CBD ointment to care for your tattoo. .
- Always use clean hands and do not place your fingers back into the ointment after touching your tattoo. Make sure to rub the ointment in so that it is not shiny, or greasy– you want the thinnest amount possible. Pat off any excess ointment with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not use Vaseline, petroleum or Bag Balm. Apply ointment 3-5 times daily, as needed.
- Wear clean, soft clothing over your tattoo for the first 2 weeks– nothing abrasive or irritating. For a foot tattoo: go barefoot as much as possible. Avoid sandals or flip flops for this period to prevent chafing and damage to the tattoo.
- Your tattoo will begin to flake. This is normal! Do not pick at the skin.
You can also
- Ice your tattoo to reduce swelling.
- Elevate your tattoo, to reduce swelling.
If you do not take care of your tattoo, it may become infected or damaged. Infections are very red around the outside of the tattoo and may have thin red lines extending from it. It may ooze, pus, or bleed abnormally. If you think your tattoo is infected, seek medical attention immediately.
If an infection or adverse reaction occurs at the site of your tattoo, contact your personal physician for treatment and report to SNHD special programs at (702) 759-0677