Tattoo Aftercare

***Saniderm/Opsite aftercare- leave on wrap for 2-3 days. Can wear in shower, remove early if shower water gets underneath your wrap***

***Plastic wrap aftercare-remove after 2-4 hours***

After bandaging of any kind comes off…

1. Wash tattoo as soon as you remove your bandaging. Wash last in shower with liquid unscented soap. Use only clean hands and moderate temperature running water.

2. Let tattoo air dry or pat dry with a paper towel. Avoid applying a reusable towel directly to your healing tattoo.

3. With clean hands and freshly washed tattoo, apply fragrance-free, water based, un-medicated lotion. Be certain to use lotion from a pump bottle or squeeze tube, not tub.

4. Do not scratch or pick at tattoo. If your tattoo feels itchy, you may wash and moisturize it to alleviate soreness.

5. Avoid applying soap to your tattoo more than 3 times per day when possible.

6. Do not submerge, expose healing tattoos to direct sunlight, tan or soak your healing tattoo for the first 3 weeks.

7. Do not expose healing tattoos to furniture, gym equipment/mats or other public surfaces.

If this is unavoidable, or if instructed to by your artist, wash and moisturize before and after wrapping your tattoo with plastic wrap.

After 3 weeks or so, your tattoo should be healed up :D

Feel free to contact your artist, or PMA with any aftercare questions

(412) 343-7900

pmatattoopgh@gmail.com