Your artist will apply a fresh piece of Saniderm to your new tattoo. We have seen best results by cutting rounded corners into the bandage and applying it to fully dried skin.

For the next couple of days, you’ll want to monitor your bandaged tattoo. If it is leaking or peeling up to where the tattoo is exposed, you’ll want to take your bandage off right away.

If your bandage is fully sealed, you can leave it on for 3 to 5 days

While showering with your tattoo/bandage is totally fine, you’ll want to avoid soaking it. This means no baths, swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.

You’ll also want to avoid exercise that involves heavy sweating (HIIT, Bikram yoga, etc.) as sweat can build up and get trapped under your bandage. If this does happen, remove your bandage and wash your tattoo as soon as you can.

Avoid direct sunlight exposure on your fresh tattoo. You’ll also want to make sure you are wearing sunscreen over your healed tattoos to maintain longevity of the design for many years!

When it is time to remove your bandage, do so gently! Dry-ripping and going fast may damage/irritate your skin.

It is easiest to do this removal in the shower and allow warm water to help you lift up the adhesive.

Again, BE GENTLE!

You’ll want to use a mild, unscented soap to give your new tattoo a good wash, rinsing off the leftover ink and plasma residue.

Continue to make sure the new tattoo area is clean throughout your day to day.

With bandages like this, you’ll notice less flaking/scabbing throughout the healing process, meaning you likely won’t need to apply ointment.

However, if you find your tattoo itching or looking dry, feel free to apply a thin layer of a mild, unscented lotion. Rub the lotion in fully, you never want a product sitting on the surface of your tattoo collecting bacteria.

To keep your tattoo looking good for years to come, make sure to wear sunscreen or cover up when exposed to the sun!