Aftercare / Bandaging

For most tattooed areas, I'll apply a very thin clear bandage film to the tattoo.
The adhesive backing that seals the tattoo.

I recommend wearing the bandage for 5 days.

If any liquid leaks out of the bandage, or if bandage peels up and exposes any of the tattoo, remove it and wash the tattoo.

To remove, peel the bandage slowly. A warm shower can help soften the adhesive if stubborn.

After the bandage is off, wash the tattoo 1-2 times daily, and apply moisturizing lotion 3-5 times daily with clean hands.

Sweating may cause the bandage to fall off early.

Keep out of the sun.
Don't submerge in standing water for at least 2 weeks - showering is fine.

I recommend staying away from petroleum based products like A&D, Aquaphor, or other ointments. The oils seem to build up and clog the pores.
My favorite product is Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. It's thick and has great staying power. Just put it on thin.
But most any lotion will work. Try to stay away from strong scented lotions with a lot of alcohol.

Feel free to contact Iconic at 313-818-0078 or reach out to sketchesfromspace@gmail if you have any healing worries.

There may be some areas that this bandage doesn't work great on, and in that case I'll wrap it with a poly cloth and go over aftercare with you.