BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Pre Care Instructions And Supplies

Please be sure to eat a nutrient, dense and high protein meal before your tattoo appointment to sustain your body during the session and prevent nausea or feeling faint. It is also advised to bring water, juice or electrolyte beverages, and any snacks with sugar and carbs to help maintain blood sugar throughout the session.

PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Please purchase Derm Sheild to ensure the very best aftercare experience for your tattoo.

Recovery Derm Shield Derm Shield is required for optimum healing results. Please bring this with you the day of your appointment. Detailed instructions on use are in aftercare section.


Dial Liquid Antibacterial Soap


If you would like to numb the area *please only use the numbing cream suggested* and follow instructions below for ourchase

Zensa Numbing Cream

Zensa Numbing Cream Instructions:
Shave your skin and wash the area with antibacterial soap. 45 minutes prior to your appointment time, apply a generous amount of numbing cream on any area that will be tattooed then wrap the area with cling wrap. Arrive to your appointment with the area still wrapped. if you have any allergies or concerns about irritation, it is suggested that you do a patch test of the numbing cream on your skin as instructed the week before your appointment.

TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

DERM SHIELD AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your new tattoo! Quality is truly our commitment, and as such, we would like to review these easy steps with you to ensure your new tattoo heals optimally:

IF you have been advised by your artist to leave the same bandage on, continue to wear the bandage for 3 days. After the third day remove the bandage and wash the area with antibacterial soap and warm water. Once the tattoo is dry you may use a mild unscented lotion whenever the tattoo feels dry for the remainder of your healing process. The tattoo may still flake and peel for the first two weeks, do not pick at it. 

IF you have been advised to change the bandage, see instructions below:
 
1. Leave the piece of Derm Shield on for 24 hours. It is normal for it to fill with fluid, especially with color tattoos. If you have an excess of fluid under your bandage, it is advised to change the bandage and apply a new sheet of Recovery Derm.

2. To remove the bandage and clean it, it’s easiest to do in the shower. Hot water and soap will help to peel it off. It is really stretchy so it does come off easily. Clean it gently with a mild antibacterial liquid soap. Do not scrub. Liquid Dial Gold Soap works well for cleaning. 
 
3. After you are out of the shower, let the tattoo air dry or gently dab it with a towel. Do NOT use lotion or ointment. Lotion will prevent the second piece of Derm Shield from sticking to your skin.
 
4. With clean hands, apply the new bandage on clean dry skin. Peel the white side off of the bandage first, revealing the sticky side. *Do not let it stick to itself, you won’t be able to separate it once it does.* Carefully apply it directly over the tattoo. It’s best to press down in the middle first, then work it out to the sides to prevent bubbles. Then look for the orange/yellow seam to peel off the clear plastic layer with the plus signs. Bubbles or creases will not affect the healing process. It just looks better if you try not to get bubbles. The bandage is so thin and has a matte finish that if applied perfectly, you won’t be able to tell you have anything on top of the tattoo. 
 
5. This second bandage can be worn for 3 to 5 days. It is waterproof so you can shower and go about your usual routine. *Large or color tattoos may seep fluid under the first bandage and again into the second. If that happens, replace the second piece and leave the third one on for 3 to 5 days.* It is normal for the piece that is worn for several days to have an imprint of the entire tattoo attached to it once you remove it. People often think that the bandage pulled ink off of your tattoo. Traditional healing where you use lotion, the first layer of skin usually sheds in the shower and peels. With these bandages, that layer of skin is trapped under the bandage. It is normal that it comes off with the bandage.

DO NOT:

-Do not expose your tattoo to sun or tanning for the first 3 weeks 
-Do not do any strenuous activity like gym, running, etc. that would cause you to sweat whle your tattoo is bandaged.
-Do not soak your tattoo in water (no swimming, hot tubs, baths etc) while tattoo is healing 
-Do not wear restrictive clothing, jewelry, shoes or anything that will rub or irritate the area for the first week. 



If you have any questions feel free to contact us at (540)667-9050 or email stateofthearttattooing@gmail.com