Pricing and Aftercare

Leave bandage on for a minimum of 2 hours as the bandage helps to prevent airborne bacteria from infecting the fresh wound. Clean tattoo as soon as bandage is removed. Do not re-bandage.

Leave Second-skin Product on for 24 hours, remove and clean area as per Washing instructions. Reapply supplied Second-skin Product for a maximum of 5 days. Wash again once removed. There is no need to apply lotion while second skin is on tattoo. If there is still some scabbing after 5 days, follow Treatment until skin is fully healed. If you notice your tattoo getting hot or itching or any form of alleric reaction remove immediately and proceed with Treatment once tattoo has scabbed.

Use lukewarm water and mild unscented soap such as Ivory, Dove or Pears. Wash away any ointment, plasma, or dry blood. Do not use anything abrasive, soft paper towels work well. Pat (do not rub) the area with a clean lint free towel or paper towel to dry. This should be done daily, or if you know you’ve gotten your tattoo dirty.

With Standard bandaging apply a thin layer of Unscented lotion, Tattoo Goo/Tatwax after washing and whenever the tattoo feels tight to keep the scab from drying out and cracking. Do not use Neosporin or polysporin, the healing accelerator can cause excess scabbing and pigment loss. This routine should be performed until the skin is smooth. For tattoos on lower extremities elevate the tattoo whenever possible to decrease the chances of swelling and irritation.

With standard bandaging and treatment keep the tattoo moist with lotion (unscented body lotion), DO NOT pick or scratch at your tattoo while this is occurring as it can cause pigment loss and infections. With Second Skin, scabbing will be kept to a minimum, however there will still be some itchiness. Do not scratch or rub as this will remove the Second Skin before the tattoo is healed.

It is alright to shower with your new tattoo, however submerging your tattoo in a bath can cause damage to the wound. Avoid soaking your tattoo until scabbing is completely healed.

Avoid the chemicals which are in a swimming pool and hot tub environment for at least 4-6 weeks after getting your tattoo. Avoid lakes and ponds as the water can introduce infection until the skin is fully healed.

Excessive redness or irritation, pain, swelling, fever, any unusual odor, any type of discharge, red streaks or sores.
With redness, irritation, pain and swelling, there will be some of this due to the tattoo however it should decrease within hours or days. Should these get worse, or you develop any of the other symptoms of infection check with your doctor in order to get proper treatment.