Keep this bandage on for 5-7 days – the full seven days being ideal. If the skin appears irritated, there is fluid buildup, or the bandage is coming off, it’s okay to remove the bandage sooner rather than later.

Showering while wearing Saniderm is fine, but it’s best to keep the time spent in the shower to a minimum. Water may weaken the adhesive of the bandage, which allows for unwanted contaminants to enter the bandage, putting you at higher risk for infection. It’s also important to keep an eye on the temperature of the water. Too much heat can separate the bandage from the skin, inflame the skin, and irritate the tattoo. For these reasons, bathing, swimming, or fully submerging a tattoo dressed in Saniderm is strongly discouraged. Light exercise while wearing Saniderm is fine, but avoid activity that causes excessive sweating. Just as water will weaken the adhesion of the bandage, so will sweat and any other significant amount of fluid. Try to keep the bandage as clean and dry as possible until it’s time to remove it.

To remove Saniderm, find an edge of the bandage and pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. The shower is the ideal place to remove Saniderm. Running water will help loosen the adhesive and relax the skin, making the removal much more comfortable. Dry removal of Saniderm may cause discomfort and added trauma to the skin.

Discard the used bandage and wash the tattoo with a mild fragrance free antibacterial soap. Dial gold is recommended.

Allow the tattoo to air dry or pat dry with a clean towel.

If desired, apply a thin layer of aftercare product to your tattoo. If you have naturally oily skin or live in a high humidity climate, feel free to skip this step. Otherwise, use a thin layer of petroleum-free moisturizer to help the tattoo retain moisture and itch less. Saniderm’s Sanibalm, Lubriderm, Cetaphil, and Aveeno are all recommended brands.

Once the bandage has been removed, The tattoo may appear to be fully healed on the surface However, deeper layers of skin will still be repairing for 2-4 months. We recommend a good moisturizing regimen for this entire period. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your saniderm bandage, heeling or products please contact your artist. Defaulting to any other products, advice or instructions may cause your tattoo to heal with undesired results and or require additional touch ups at the cost of the client.