aFTERCARE

What is Dermshield?

Derm Shield offers maximum breathability and flexibility, providing optimal conditions for gentle healing and skin renewal. It eliminates scabbing and reduces the risk of scarring, while preventing exposure to bacteria, dirt, and abrasion. Derm Shield is waterproof, but permeable to allow skin perspiration, and it is durable enough to keep up with your everyday activities.  It works by locking in your body’s natural healing fluids so your tattoo stays hydrated and heals quickly and efficiently with no scabbing and reduced scarring. Another perk—because it is breathable, you can wear it for several days at a time while your tattoo heals.  This allows you to skip out on the frequent washing and ointment applying involved with traditional tattoo aftercare.

Instructions:

Leave Derm Shield on for 3-5 days. There will be natural pooling that happens under your second skin, and that’s totally normal! Don’t try to pop or drain this, leave it be. Derm Shield is waterproof, so feel free to shower as normal, however if you get any water under your patch, remove and either continue in the healing process or apply a second patch.

Applying a Second Patch:

Wash your hands, and gently peel off the existing Derm Shield. Wash the tattoo with gentle soap, and warm water. Please opt for something that is non-scented and non-dyed, we have Mad Rabbit’s tattoo wash available in shop.  Once you clean your tattoo, make sure all the soap has been rinsed, then gently pat dry with a clean paper towel. Do not use a bath towel or cloth as this can leave bacteria or fibers on your fresh tattoo.  The area must be completely dry, with no ointments or lotions. Peel the provided Derm Shield, as shown at your appointment, and adhere it to your tattoo. As a friendly reminder, you must peel the white plastic sections off first then apply it adhesive side down with the plus signs facing upwards.  If needed, have a friend help. Leave the second piece of bandage on for the remaining time. After that time, gently and slowly peel off the Derm Shield. If needed, you can do this in the shower, and it will help it peel off more easily. From here, you can apply lotion when needed, and enjoy your tattoo! Please notify your artist if you have an allergy to adhesives - if so, Derm Shield is NOT recommended for you.

traditional Aftercare Instructions

  ❖  Your tattoo will typically take 4 weeks to completely heal. 

  ❖  For the full 4 weeks, avoid gyms, saunas, river/chlorine water, no 
big bodies of water and excessive sun exposure. 

  ❖  Keep saran wrap on your fresh tattoo for no more than 2 hours 
after it’s put on, and do not re-wrap your tattoo unless 
specifically suggested by your artist. 

  ❖  Upon removing the wrap, wash your tattoo with an UNSCENTED 
soap using your finger tips, do not wash your tattoo with a luffa 
sponge or exfoliate it for at least 4 weeks. 

  ❖  Either pat dry, or let your tattoo air dry completely before putting 
an UNSCENTED lotion on. Use thin layers of lotion, less is more! 

  ❖  Wash and put lotion on twice a day for 2-3 weeks before 
reducing to aftercare once a day, for a total of 4 weeks. 

  ❖  Any unscented soap works well: 
➢ Ex: Cruel, soft soap, ect. 

  ❖  Suggested unscented lotions: 
➢ Ex: Aveeno, Lubriderm, Jergens, Cetaphil 

  ❖  We do NOT suggest Vaseline, Aquaphor, or A&D 
➢ Products can be too heavy or thick. 

  ❖  Signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, waves of heat 
and cold, abnormal shivering, irregular swelling of tattooed area, yellow or green puss coming out of the area, red lesions or streaking, or areas of hard raised tissue. If these symptoms arise seek medical attention.