After Care

Clean and dry your new tattoo and surrounding skin (do not use any lotions or ointments).
Peel off the paper backing of Saniderm/Second Skin/ViewGuard to reveal the adhesive side.
Gently apply over the tattoo, leaving about 1 inch of the bandage in contact with undamaged skin around the tattoo. More than an inch may be needed in highly mobile areas such as knees, hands, etc.
Remove the top surface backing, leaving only the Saniderm bandage on the tattoo.
The first piece of Saniderm/Second Skin should stay on for 10-20 hours, depending on how much the tattoo bleeds. It’s normal for blood and fluids to collect under the bandage. Remove the bandage, clean and dry the area and wait 1 -2 hours and then apply the second piece (again do not use any lotions or ointments before applying the second piece of Saniderm/Second Skin/Viewguard) The second piece can be worn for up to 4 days.

Application Tips:

For maximum comfort ensure skin is in a neutral position when applying Saniderm
When cutting to size, rounded corners provide the best adhesion.
For large areas, pieces of Saniderm/Second Skin/Viewguard may be overlapped by 1/2 inch (1 cm).
When applying to elbows and knees the joint should be in a neutral position, neither straight nor completely bent.
Do not use Saniderm/Second Skin/Viewguard if you have allergies to adhesives.

Things to Avoid

Do not pick, scratch, peel, slap, rub or irritate your tattoo.
You can shower, but you may not soak your tattoo for 2 weeks. No swimming, soaking or hot tub.
You may not expose your tattoo to the sun for at least 3 weeks, after that you must use sun block.
Do not wear abrasive materials, jewelry, or shoes that rub against your tattoo.
Do not let anyone touch your tattoo, unless they wash their hands.
Beware of gym equipment; wash it well before using it.

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