TATTOO AFTERCARE INSTRUTIONS

REMOVE BANDAGE:

Leave the initial bandage on for no longer than 3 hours.  

1. CLEAN YOUR TATTOO:

ALWAYS wash your hands before and touching or cleaning your tattoo.

Rinse your tattoo thoroughly with warm water and a non-fragranced  anti-bacterial soap 

                          -(Dial Liquid Gold or Dove Sensitive Skin Preferred)

                       AVOID- Fragrance Soaps

Gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.

                        AVOID -washcloths, towels and sponges.

2. APPLY PRODUCT:

Apply a THIN LAYER of tattoo aftercare product.

(Hustle Butter, or a Fragrance Free, Dye Free Lotion is Preferred)

Consult with your artist before using a product that was not originally recommended.

AVOID- Fragrance lotions, Neosporin and other petroleum based products.

3. SARAN WRAP

To prevent your tattoo from sticking to your clothing or bedding, 

apply a piece of saran wrap over the tattooed area before sleeping.

Remove the saran wrap when you wake up and repeat the cleaning process.

3. REPEAT: 

Over the next  2 weeks repeat this process by rinsing your tattoo 3 times DAILY.

Apply THIN LAYERS of tattoo aftercare product throughout the day. 

 AVOID- Applying too much or too little tattoo aftercare product.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Minor swelling, soreness or irritation may be present for the first few days.

Excess ink may come off onto your clothing, or bedding. 

If taken care of properly the tattoo should not scab.

If scabbing occurs, allow scabs to fall off naturally.

Peeling and flaking (like a sunburn) after a few days is normal.

Itchiness is normal, DO NOT PICK OR SCRATCH your tattoo.

AVOID:    

WEARING TIGHT CLOTHING OR WEARING JEWELRY NEAR YOUR TATTOO 

HOT TUBS, SWIMMING POOLS & OCEANS

TANNING BEDS & SUN  on or near the tattooed area

GYM EQUIPMENT, DO NOT allow your tattoo to touch any gym equipment

DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR TATTOO

​KEEP PETS & ANIMALS AWAY FROM THE YOUR TATTOO 

AFTER YOUR TATTOO IS HEALED:

 Each individual’s body heals differently, on average it takes 15 to 30 days for a tattoo to be completely healed. 

Protect your tattoo by or by wearing UPF clothing over the tattooed area or by 

applying sunblock SPF 50+ any time your tattoo will be exposed to sunlight. 

QUESTIONS: ​

Please contact Bully Ink at 410.956.5616 or BULLYINKTATTOO@GMAIL.COM

Saniderm is a medical-grade, breathable, waterproof tattoo bandage. 

Saniderm and tattoo bandages similar to saniderm are permeable oxygen so your tattoo will still be able to breathe. 

These bandages drastically reduce the risk of contaminants entering the wound site of a fresh tattoo.

and protect the area from unwanted shear/friction 

The result is a tattoo healing experience that requires less maintenance, is safer, smoother, and more efficient.

BANDAGE APPLICATION

Fully cleanse the tattooed area with rubbing alcohol prior to applying the bandage –this it will burn!

Cut and trim Saniderm to fit around the tattoo – include an extra inch around all sides. 

TIP: Cutting the edges of the bandage to be round will help it adhere better and feel more comfortable.

Peel the white paper wrapping from the sticky side first and place gently over the tattoo.

Once the adhesive side of the bandage is in place, 

remove the grid patterned second layer from the top side and smooth bandage over the tattoo.

Keep the first applied bandage on for approximately 24 hours.

It is normal if there is some plasma/blood/lymph fluid buildup under the bandage during this period.

If there is a significant amount of  fluid build up under the bandage, 

remove or replace the initial bandage within 24 hours. 

If there is little to no fluid buildup you may leave the initial bandage in place for 3-5 days.

SANIDERM REMOVAL:

Remove the Saniderm bandage when in the shower, 

running warm water over the bandage will help loosen the adhesive and relax the skin, 

making the removal much more comfortable. 

Dry removal of Saniderm may cause discomfort and trauma to the skin.

Wash your hands, then find an edge of the Saniderm bandage. 

Gently pull back the edge of the bandage and roll it over itself in the direction of hair growth. 

Discard the used bandage and wash the tattoo with a fragrance-free soap, 

             -(Dial Liquid Gold or Dove Sensitive Skin Preferred)

AVOID- Fragrance Soaps

Gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.

                        AVOID -washcloths, towels and sponges.

AVOID: 

WEARING TIGHT CLOTHING 

WEARING JEWELRY NEAR YOUR TATTOO

HOT TUBS, SWIMMING POOLS & OCEANS

TANNING BEDS & SUN  on or near the tattooed area

GYM EQUIPMENT, DO NOT allow your tattoo to touch any gym equipment

DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR TATTOO

​KEEP PETS & ANIMALS AWAY FROM THE YOUR TATTOO.   

AFTER YOUR TATTOO IS HEALED:

 Each individual heals differently, using Saniderm and tattoo bandages similar to Saniderm 

 decreased healing time has been reported on average it is 

15 - 21 days for a tattoo to be completely healed. 

Protect your tattoo by UPF clothing over the tattooed area 

or by applying SPF+  sunblock any time your tattoo will be exposed to sunlight 

QUESTIONS: ​

Please feel free to contact Bully Ink at 410.956.5616 or BULLYINKTATTOO@GMAIL.COM