Keep the bandage on for 5-7 days, unless otherwise instructed. Please note that any fluids (ink, plasma, blood etc.) collecting under the bandage is normal.

Wash the tattoo with warm running water and unscented antibacterial liquid soap immediately after removing bandage.

Wash the tattoo twice a day, then moisturise with unscented lotion after drying. Continue to do this until the tattoo is healed (3 weeks from appointment)

Remove saran wrap within 2 hours of leaving appointment.

Wash vaseline off completely with unscented antibacterial liquid soap. Pat dry with fresh paper towel.

Wash tattoo twice a day for the next 5-7 days, or until the tattoo starts to feel tight and dry.

Start incorporating unscented moisturiser to routine until tattoo is healed (3 weeks from appointment).

DO NOT SOAK YOUR TATTOO - this means no swimming, saunas, hot tubs etc. Showers are okay but do not directly spray tattoos with water. If you are in the shower long enough that your hands are wrinkly, you’ve been in too long.

NO EXCESSIVE SUN EXPOSURE - try to keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight.

DO NOT SCRATCH/PICK - never scratch or pick at your tattoo. If itching is unbearable, try lightly tapping the tattoo with clean hands, or applying a light layer of moisturizer

AVOID EXERCISE - avoid exercise/excessive sweating, and pulling/tugging on the tattoo as it is healing. If you have been sweating, give the tattoo an extra wash.

AVOID PETS - try to not let pets touch/lick/scratch the healing tattoo. If a pet touches the tattoo, give the tattoo an extra wash.

DO NOT RE-BANDAGE - after second piece of Saniderm has been removed, do not cover tattoo with another bandage

DO NOT USE OIL BASED LOTIONS - this includes Vaseline and Polysporin/Neosporin

DO NOT MOISTURISE DAMP TATTOOS - after washing, allow tattoo/scabs to fully air dry before moisturising.