​​Dermshield Healing Method- After receiving your tattoo, a Dermshield will be placed on top. The initial Dermshield should be left on for 24 hours. After 24 hours, I recommend removing the bandage under warm water (shower). After removal, cleanse with gentle unscented, antibacterial soap, pat dry with a paper towel. Once completely dry, you will reapply the second Dermshield which can stay on up to an additional 6 days.

• The Dermshield is waterproof, however, is it not recommended to soak in the tub as it will loosen the adhesive.

• If the Dermshield becomes punctured or peels back where the tattoo is exposed, remove the bandage, cleanse, dry, apply ointment, and follow the traditional healing method.

• Once you have completed the first week using the Dermshields, follow the traditional healing method until your tattoo is done peeling and flaking.

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Traditional Healing Method- After receiving your tattoo, a bandage will be placed on top. This can be removed after 3-4 hours once the "seeping" from your tattoo has subsided.

Once removed, cleanse your tattoo with gentle unscented, antibacterial soap, dry completely with a paper towel, and apply ointment. You can continue this method every morning and night for two weeks until your tattoo has completed the peeling or flaking stage. After two weeks continue to keep it moisturized with a basic unscented lotion like Lubriderm.

• Do not pick, scratch, or scrub your tattoo! This will remove pigment or possibly cause an infection.

• Do not soak your tattoo in water for at least 3 weeks for best results. (No hot tubs, baths, swimming, etc.)

• Avoid heavy sweating, and exposure to sunlight until you have gone through the peeling & flaking stage.

• Seeping/oozing of blood and plasma is normal to see on your tattoo.

• Continue to care for your tattoo by keeping the area, clean, dry, and moisturized as needed. It takes at least a full 4 weeks for your tattoo to heal.

• If your tattoo needs a touch-up, I offer complementary touch ups 6 weeks - 6 months after receiving your tattoo.

• **If you notice any abnormal swelling, redness, streaks, foul smell, or abnormal color - please contact your doctor as this is a sign of infection.***

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