ATLANTA
Tattoo Aftercare
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW YOUR CARE INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY AND COMPLETELY. YOU SHOULD START IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE STUDIO.
General instructions
Instructions
1 - After twenty-four (24) hours, remove the Derm Shield bandage from the tattooed area.
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2 - Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning or touching your tattoo.
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3 - If available, apply second (or third, if necessary) Derm Shield bandage and leave on for up to, but no more than, seven (7) days.
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4 - After removing the second or third Derm Shield bandage, using your fingertips, wash the tattoo gently with cool water and an antibacterial body soap. (ex. Dr. Bronner's Unscented Baby Soap)
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5 - Apply a sensitive skin, fragrance free moisturizer three to five (3-5) times a day. (ex. Aveeno Eczema Therapy Lotion or Shea Butter)
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6 - Before bed, apply the moisturizer to maintain moisture throughout the night. Do so again when you wake up.
Healing Time: 2-8 weeks
Tips
- Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo.
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- Do not use a cloth towel (wash cloth) or anything abrasive on the tattoo.
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- Do not scratch your tattoo or pick the scab. Naturally it will itch, scratching it will only damage your skin and the tattoo. Not only that, it can cause infection.
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- Avoid hot tubs, swimming pools, the ocean, and soaking during the healing process.
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- Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds. Definitely avoid tanning oils, fragrant lotions (ladies), and sand.
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- Avoid tight fitting clothes because they can irritate the new tattoo and possibly even prematurely remove the scab.
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- Change your bed sheets once a week.
Using Recovery Derm shield
Application
- 1) Wash your hands thoroughly.
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- 2) Gently clean and pat dry your tattoo.
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- 3) With clean hands or clean gloves, cut the Derm Shield to cover the tattooed area plus a 1-2 inch margin.
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- 4) Peel off the backing (white paper side) to expose adhesive side.
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- 5) Starting from the center and working outward to the edges, gently apply the Dermm Shield with the adhesive side facing the skin using light pressure.
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- 6) Peel off the top layer film (with the crosses).
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Please note
- The first Derm Shield bandage should stay on for 24 hours. A second or third bandage can be used, if necessary. Do not wear the Derm Shield for more than a week at a time.
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Removal
- Gently peel the Derm Shield from the corner/edge back over itself. Do not pull the bandage upwards.
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