Aftercare

If you are wearing an absorbent bandage

• Please keep your bandage on for 24 hours, unless otherwise specified by your artist

If you’re wearing second skin

• Please leave your bandage on for 2-3 days unless otherwise specified by your artist.

• When removing it, we suggest hopping in the shower. With water running on the bandage, peel a corner up and stretch the bandage out, away from the skin rather than peeling it off like you would a band aid. Sort of like removing a command hook! This tends to be a little easier on your skin.

• If you notice the bandage is feeling painful or irritated around the edges, we recommend taking it off right away and following the aftercare instructions below.

• Your bandage is waterproof, you can shower with it but we do not recommend soaking it. If you notice water getting under your bandage, please remove it.

• You will want to avoid sweating in your bandage, this can irritate your skin and tattoo.

After removing your bandage

• With clean hands, wash the tattoo thoroughly with unscented liquid soap or a fresh bar of unscented soap and warm water. Be sure to wash off all blood, ink, or plasma that has surfaced.

• Blot your tattoo dry with a paper towel. Do not use your bath towel. Continue washing daily in the same way! Showers are good, but avoid baths or soaking it in any way.

• Once your tattoo starts feeling dry and itchy (approximately 2-3 days following the bandage coming off, but will depend on what bandage you used, your tattoo, and how your body heals), you can start moisturizing with a water based, unscented moisturizer such as Aveeno. Avoid oil or petroleum based products as it won’t let your tattoo breathe properly. You just want to apply a thin layer once or twice a day, working it in as you would a hand cream.

• If scabs form, resist the urge to pick them. It’s normal to see some flaking or scabbing during the healing process.

• Avoid excessive sunlight

• The initial healing process can last anywhere between 2-4 weeks, This can depend on your skin, the tattoo and the placement.

• If you are having a serious or adverse reaction, please contact a healthcare professional.

• If you have any questions, please email your artist or drop us a line at hello@springfevertattoo.com