AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Traditional bandages must stay on a minimum of 6 hours, keeping it on overnight is highly encouraged.

• If your tattoo is bandaged in Second Skin leave the clear bandage on for a minimum of 3 days not exceeding 7 days.  Second Skin is a medical-grade transparent adhesive bandage that prevents infections with a sterile protective breathable barrier.  The membrane is designed to trap and use the skin's natural healing fluids and oxygen to heal your tattoo – leaving it on for 4 – 7 days will allow your body to heal your tattoo under the transparent second skin.  

  • The Second Skin is waterproof but if you notice water is getting under the bandage, take it off.

  • If you feel like you need a new bandage, stop by the shop and we will redress it.

• With clean hands, carefully: Remove bandage. Wash thoroughly with unscented soap (fingertips only, no washcloths). Dry tattoo by patting gently with a clean towel. Apply a thin layer of healing tattoo salve or Aquaphor.

• Wash tattoo 2 times daily for at least one week

• Wear CLEAN, loose clothing over your tattoo.

• Keep HANDS OFF tattoo unless washing, until the tattoo is healed.

• DO NOT scratch or pick at tattoo; it will itch as it heals, try to keep it moisturized with non-scented, perfume-free lotion, tattoo aftercare balm or Aquaphor. 

• NEVER use Vaseline.

• TANNING or sun for 4 weeks.

Proper aftercare will benefit the integrity of your tattoo for years to come; the aftercare of your tattoo is your responsibility and will greatly affect the healed artwork. 

Please take good care of your tattoo – THANK YOU
Call 503-288-1555 with any healing questions or concerns!