Saniderm

• Leave second skin on for 4-5 days if possible.

• For tattoos with with more ink packing, ink fluids may gather inside of saniderm, this is normal in the healing process.

• Remove under warm water and tug on one edge slowly like removing wall mounting tape

• You can shower with second skin but do not bathe or go swimming.

• No sun exposure for 2 weeks (apply sunscreen when tattoo is healed)

• Do less excercise/ no extensive labor on tattooed area for at least 2 weeks.

• If the second skin is starting to peel or if water is getting under remove immediately.

• As soon as the second skin is removed, wash tattoo with anti bacterial non fragrant soap. Pat tattoo dry and apply thin layers of aquaphor.

• Apply a thin layer of aquaphor 2 to 3 times a day as needed for 7 - 10 days max.

• As soon as the tattoo goes into the itching /scabbing phase, switch to non fragrant moisturizer

• Do not scratch the tattoo (you may tap tattoo to relieve itching), and allow dead skin to fall off naturally.

• Tattoo should be completely healed in 3-4 weeks

Plastic Wrap

• Leave on plastic wrap on for maximum of 2-3 hours

• Wash tattoo with warm water to remove oozing, make sure there is no build up of any plasma. Use anti-bacterial non fragrant soap when washing/cleaning tattoo. Pat tattoo dry and apply a thin layer of aquaphor for 2 to 3 times a day, for a week to 10 days as needed.

• No bathing, no swimming, no sun exposure , and less excercise for at least 2 weeks.

• As soon as tattoo starting itching and going into flaking stage, switching to non fragrant moisturizer. Do not itch and do not peel off dead skin, let it fall off naturally.

• Tattoo should be healed in 3-4 weeks

**Black Fish Tattoo offers one free complementary touch up for the first year (must be with same artist). Please wait at least one month for touch up.