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Aftercare guide

Please read through this information carefully. If you are ever uncertain about your bandage, have any questions regarding what products to use, or the general healing process please contact Maddison Hodgins. See the full aftercare guide below.

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Image Credit: Tara's Photography

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  • You may leave this bandage on for 3-5 days.

  • This bandage can be worn in the shower, but try to avoid fully submerging it in any type of water (baths, hottubs, pools, rivers/lakes, etc).

  • Pull the bandage slowly and as parallel to the skin as possible. Do NOT rip it off "like a bandaid".

  • Remove the bandage if the seal has broken around the egde. Tattoos with a lot of color/shading will sometimes cause the bandage to bubble/blister,  but if it there are any leaks there is also a possibility that bacteria can get in. 

  • Begin your aftercare routine as soon as this bandage has been removed.

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  • You may remove this bandage at your discression following these guidelines:

  • If you go straight home after your tattoo appointment, feel free to remove it as soon as you're able to clean & moisturize the tattoo.

  • Do NOT leave the bandage on for more than several hours or overnight. This can cause the skin to become exposed to bacteria. 

  • Begin your aftercare routine as soon as this bandage has been removed.

caring for your new tattoo

  • Be sure to remove your bandage as instructed above.

  • Always do this routune with freshly washed, clean hands!

  • Begin by washing your tattoo with the recommended soap of your choosing, and rinse thoroughly. Allow the soap to rest on the skin for 30-60 seconds. Do NOT scrub the skin or be rough. Avoid using exfoliants, loofahs, or wash cloths until the tattoo has completely healed. 

  • Dry the skin by patting with a clean papertowel or cloth.

  • Once the skin has dried, apply the recommended moisturizer of your choosing. Do this in a thin layer. Avoid applying too thick.

  • Complete this routine 2-3 times a day. At the bare minimum, do this when you wake up in the morning & before you go to bed at night.

  • Maintain this routine for at least 2-4 weeks. The larger the tattoo, the longer you will need to keep this up. 

  • If you work long hours away from home or work a "dirty job" I highly recommend taking some products to work with you to work to use on your lunch break.

Recommended products

  • H2Ocean Blue Green Foaming Soap

  • Fragrance-free, Dye-free white soap (such as Dove White, Aveeno All-Natural, or Dial White)

  • H2Ocean Aquatat cream OR ointment

  • Plain white lotion (fragrance-free, dye-free, non-medicated)

  • Aquaphor

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