Traditional Bandages must stay on a minimum of 6 hours, keeping it on overnight is highly encouraged.
If your tattoo is bandaged using “View Guard” (Transparent Film Dressing). Leave the clear bandage on for a minimum of 3 days not to exceed 7 days, beginning the day after your Tattoo Appointment Date. If the bandage is causing you undue irritation, please remove immediately and begin applying non-scented non-petroleum based liquid lotion (described below). View Guard is a medical-grade hypoallergenic Semi-Permeable 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 body fluids and minimized oxygen to heal your tattoo for you. View Guard is produced in the US by www.dynarex.com
Leaving it on your Tattoo for 4-7 days (5 days is average) will allow your body to heal your tattoo under the transparent second skin. It mimics a Blood Blister – do not pop it or compromise the bandage prior to removal.
With washed cleaned hands, carefully; Remove Bandage. In the shower is best for View Guard to help remove the adhesive from the skin surface after 4-7 days.
Wash the tattoo thoroughly with unscented soap (fingertips only, no washcloths). Dry tattoo by patting gently with a clean towel. Apply as much non-scented Liquid Lotion “Aveeno” as you would like multiple times per day for the remainder of the healing time (roughly 15 days from the date of tattooing).
Aveeno has Oats in it – Please read ingredients to make sure you do not have an allergen.
Some clients prefer “Eucerin” lotion to heal. *This product contains Caster Oil – I do not suggest products with oils OF ANY KIND (including coconut oils) as it traps them in the skin. However, this is a healthier alternative to Petroleum Based products like Aquaphor (which should NOT be used to heal tattoos). I suggest “Aveeno” for BEST HEALING RESULTS FOR CLIENTS AND MYSELF.
*Wash the tattoo 2x daily for at least 1 week.
*REMEMBER*
Wear CLEAN, loose clothing over your tattoo. Keep HANDS OFF THE TATTOO unless washed, until the tattoo is healed. DO NOT scratch or pick at the tattoo; it will itch roughly 4-5 days into healing. moisturizing with non-scented, perfume-free, Water-based Lotion will be the best to hydrate the skin. Carrying a small to-go bottle of lotion is normal for tattoo aftercare during the 15 days of healing necessary.
NEVER use Vaseline.
NO TANNING or SUN on the tattoo for a minimum of 4 weeks! (DO NOT MOISURIZE TATTOOS WITH SUN BLOCK/SUNSCREEN – VERY VERY BAD !!!)
Proper Aftercare will benefit the integrity of your tattoo for YEARS if not DECADES to come; the Aftercare of your tattoo is your responsibility and will greatly affect the healed artwork and how it will age over time.
Please take good care of your tattoo – THANK YOU !!!
email goodisasgooddoes@gmail.com with any healing questions!