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Aftercare 

Second Skin

  1. Remove tattoo bandage after 4-5 days (if Second Skin was applied) after appointment using warm water and Unscented Dial antibacterial soap (only use from a pump bottle, do not use bar soap.)

  2. After bandage is removed, lather soap in hands before applying to the tattoo. Once soap is lathered in hands gently wash the tattoo and rinse with warm water (do not place the tattoo directly under pressurized water) until the tattoo no longer feels slick or slimy. 

  3. After the tattoo is thoroughly rinsed and cleaned, gently pat the tattoo and area around it with a clean paper towel. Allow the tattoo to air dry for 1-2 minutes. 

  4. Apply a small amount of unscented lotion (Lubriderm brand) to tattoo and work into the area. 

  5. Repeat washing, drying, and lubricating process 1-2 times daily until tattoo is fully healed (3-4 weeks) 

  6. Please contact your artist or shop if you have any questions or concerns.

Saran Wrap

  1. Remove wrap after 1 hour 

  2. Gently wipe excess Aquaphor off with damp paper towel (not fabric towel) 

  3.  let tattoo breath overnight, do not re wrap tattoo again and do not  apply anymore Aquaphor for the rest of the day.

  4. ) start applying thin layer of Aquaphor 3-4 times a day every day until healed.

  5.  Showering is ok but do not submerge tattoo under water for prolonged period  of time (no swimming until tattoo fully peeled)

  6.  When cleaning use antibacterial soap that is non scented, just light lather and quick rinse then keep out of water.

  7.  NO SUN SCREEN OR SCENTED LOTIONS OR SCENTED WASHES UNTIL TATTOO IS HEALED!!!!!!

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