Days 1-5

You’ll leave the studio with a Dermor clear bandage on your new tattoo. I recommend leaving the bandage on for 5 days. Leaving the Dermor on will make your life much easier because it creates a barrier for your tattoo.

It is normal for your new tattoo to be swollen and tender during the first few days. It’s also normal for your Dermor to fill with plasma/blood. It’s important not to mess with your bandage during this phase. Leave the fluid in place! After a few days it’s normal for the plasma/blood to dry out.

Here is a example of how it will look:

If you have a bad reaction to the Dermor or it starts to peel off before the 5 days, please skip to the Dermor removal and no Dermor aftercare section.

Day 5: Dermor removal

Removing the Dermor is simple. I’ve found that removing your Dermor in the shower under running water is the easiest.

Please wash your hands before you remove the Dermor. Slowly peel the bandage off starting with one edge until it is fully removed.

When it’s off - wash the area with Dial antibacterial soap.

Do not use a towel to dry the tattoo area. Simply pat the tattoo dry with a paper towel or air dry the tattoo.

Once it’s dry, moisturize the area with unscented lotion (I like Lubriderm). You may notice your skin is sticky/flaky. Please do not pick at the skin!

Ongoing Maintenance

The hardest part is over. Hooray!

I recommend that you keep your new tattoo well moisturized for the rest of eternity. Stick to fragrance free lotion for the first 3 weeks - after that you can use whatever funky smelling stuff makes your heart sing.

No Dermor aftercare

There are a few reasons you may consider taking off your Dermor bandage early:

• You have an allergic reaction to the Dermor.
  (Please contact me if you are concerned)

• If your Dermor has started peeling off early from so much plasma/blood build up. (It’s ok if a corner or 2 or 4 start to peel up)

• If you pop your “ink sack” (sorry about your pants)

  Wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap 2x a day for at least 5 days.

  Once cleaned and dry use a thin layer of Hustle butter. (A little goes a long way) Use Hustle Butter for 5 days 2x a day and then switch to fragrance free lotion.