TATTOO AFTERCARE GUIDE

Traditional Bandage (i.e. Tattoo Armor or plastic wrap)

• Remove bandage/plastic wrap the next morning or when you get home and wash the tattoo with fragrance-free soap. Avoid using washcloths and towels while the tattoo is fresh. Do not re-bandage. 
• Wash your tattoo daily and apply a small amount of ointment 3-4 times daily for two weeks. Once the tattoo has finished peeling, moisturize with fragrance-free lotion 2-3 times a day.
• Keep your tattoo out of the sun and avoid swimming or baths for a month or until fully healed. Once your tattoo has finished healing, use sunscreen to preserve the quality of your tattoo. 

Second Skin Bandage (i.e. Dermshield or Saniderm)

• Remove the Second Skin carefully in the shower after 3-5 days. Remove sooner only if the bandage is damaged or significantly peeling off. Avoid excessively exposing the bandage to water.
• Wash your tattoo daily and apply fragrance-free lotion to your tattoo 2-3 times a day for two weeks. Use ointment for any scabs.
• Keep your tattoo out of the sun and avoid swimming or baths for a month or until fully healed. Once your tattoo has finished healing, use sunscreen to preserve the quality of your tattoo.

Consult a physician if any signs of infection occur, such as prolonged pain and inflammation (longer than a week), green/yellow discharge, and/or fever.

Should you have any problems or questions, please email me at vargotattoo@gmail.com.