Nipple Tattoo Aftercare
(Saniderm Instructions)
(Saniderm Instructions)
HOW / WHEN TO APPLY
Your first piece of Saniderm should be used for no more than 24 hours. When you change your first piece of film will depend on the intensity of weeping you are experiencing. If your tattoo weeps severely, you may find yourself having to change it earlier than someone who experiences minimal weeping. Regardless of how much fluid you see in your Saniderm, you should always change the initial film at the 24-hour mark.
Your remaining pieces of Saniderm can be used for up to six days (each piece may be left on for 48 hours each) - which gives you a full week of healing. In some cases, you may find you only need one additional piece of Saniderm. If you find yourself using more, don’t worry! It is perfectly normal to use up to four pieces of Saniderm during the healing process.
When changing pieces, make sure to leave a gap of no more than 10 minutes between removal and reapplication. Saniderm relies on your body’s natural methods to heal your tattoo and leaving the wound exposed for longer can cause the tattoo to begin drying out. When tattoos become dry, it can cause damage to your tattoo’s healing quality.
If you believe that your tattoo needs more time to heal beyond that, you may apply silver gel 2-3 times a day until you feel that your body has healed. However, most customers report complete healing after 2-3 applications.
To break it down -
PIECE 1 : Leave on for up to 24 hours. If you see excess fluid under the barrier film you may remove the Saniderm as soon as an hour after it being applied at the end of your appointment. If this is the case, remove the film and take a hot shower (the heat will help purge fluid and should make the ‘weeping’ stop), pat the area dry with a clean/dry paper towel and then apply a new piece of Saniderm. This new piece will still count as your “first” piece and can be left on for 24 hours.
REMAINING PIECES : Leave on for 2 days at a time. Between applications wash with warm water and a small amount of liquid, fragrance free antibacterial soap and pat dry with a clean dry paper towel. You may stop applying the Saniderm once you feel like the adhesive seems to begin sticking much more to the tattooed area.
HOW TO REMOVE
The best way to remove Saniderm is to find an edge of the bandage, and then to pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. Pulling upward on the Saniderm can be painful, so we don’t recommend it. In some rare cases, people can “stick” to the Saniderm bandage better than others, which can make it more difficult than normal to remove. In cases like this, try removing the Saniderm in a warm shower. The warmth will loosen the adhesive, and make it easier to remove.
If that doesn’t work, take a small amount of coconut or vitamin e oiland apply it around the edges of the bandage. Oils work to weaken the adhesive and make Saniderm easier to remove. In rare instances where none of the above work, baking soda mixed with water will certainly do the trick (although this is the worst option where the health of your skin is concerned).
TROUBLE SHOOTING
- You notice an air bubble under your freshly applied Saniderm bandage - now what should you do? While an air bubble under Saniderm is not necessarily “bad,” it will likely cause problems with adhesion further on down the line. If you find yourself in this predicament, we recommend these two options:
A: Simply remove the Saniderm, and apply a new piece!
B: Or, perhaps you don’t have any more Saniderm on hand. If this is the case, gently attempt to push the air bubble out by hand. Take caution during this process — go slowly and be attentive.
-Saniderm is both latex free and hypoallergenic, so allergic reactions are very rare. However, some may have extremely sensitive skin or allergies to adhesives. If you do experience a rash, abnormal skin irritation, or other symptoms of an allergic reaction, discontinue use and wash with mild soap. Similarly, consult a physician if necessary, and never use Saniderm on infected skin!
- You may shower regularly, but do not submerge the tattooed area. (EX: NO baths, pools, hot tubs, etc.)
- Saniderm does not contain any kind of sun protection, so you should avoid prolonged sun or UV ray exposure. It is best to avoid exposing your new tattoo to UV rays, with or without Saniderm.
-Exercising and working out while wearing Saniderm is fine. However, be aware that sweating can weaken the adhesive of Saniderm and cause the bandage to come off prematurely. That being the case, we advise you to take it easy and keep the sweating to a minimum!
For more information, visit https://saniderm.com !
Your first piece of Saniderm should be used for no more than 24 hours. When you change your first piece of film will depend on the intensity of weeping you are experiencing. If your tattoo weeps severely, you may find yourself having to change it earlier than someone who experiences minimal weeping. Regardless of how much fluid you see in your Saniderm, you should always change the initial film at the 24-hour mark.
Your remaining pieces of Saniderm can be used for up to six days (each piece may be left on for 48 hours each) - which gives you a full week of healing. In some cases, you may find you only need one additional piece of Saniderm. If you find yourself using more, don’t worry! It is perfectly normal to use up to four pieces of Saniderm during the healing process.
When changing pieces, make sure to leave a gap of no more than 10 minutes between removal and reapplication. Saniderm relies on your body’s natural methods to heal your tattoo and leaving the wound exposed for longer can cause the tattoo to begin drying out. When tattoos become dry, it can cause damage to your tattoo’s healing quality.
If you believe that your tattoo needs more time to heal beyond that, you may apply silver gel 2-3 times a day until you feel that your body has healed. However, most customers report complete healing after 2-3 applications.
To break it down -
PIECE 1 : Leave on for up to 24 hours. If you see excess fluid under the barrier film you may remove the Saniderm as soon as an hour after it being applied at the end of your appointment. If this is the case, remove the film and take a hot shower (the heat will help purge fluid and should make the ‘weeping’ stop), pat the area dry with a clean/dry paper towel and then apply a new piece of Saniderm. This new piece will still count as your “first” piece and can be left on for 24 hours.
REMAINING PIECES : Leave on for 2 days at a time. Between applications wash with warm water and a small amount of liquid, fragrance free antibacterial soap and pat dry with a clean dry paper towel. You may stop applying the Saniderm once you feel like the adhesive seems to begin sticking much more to the tattooed area.
HOW TO REMOVE
The best way to remove Saniderm is to find an edge of the bandage, and then to pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. Pulling upward on the Saniderm can be painful, so we don’t recommend it. In some rare cases, people can “stick” to the Saniderm bandage better than others, which can make it more difficult than normal to remove. In cases like this, try removing the Saniderm in a warm shower. The warmth will loosen the adhesive, and make it easier to remove.
If that doesn’t work, take a small amount of coconut or vitamin e oiland apply it around the edges of the bandage. Oils work to weaken the adhesive and make Saniderm easier to remove. In rare instances where none of the above work, baking soda mixed with water will certainly do the trick (although this is the worst option where the health of your skin is concerned).
TROUBLE SHOOTING
- You notice an air bubble under your freshly applied Saniderm bandage - now what should you do? While an air bubble under Saniderm is not necessarily “bad,” it will likely cause problems with adhesion further on down the line. If you find yourself in this predicament, we recommend these two options:
A: Simply remove the Saniderm, and apply a new piece!
B: Or, perhaps you don’t have any more Saniderm on hand. If this is the case, gently attempt to push the air bubble out by hand. Take caution during this process — go slowly and be attentive.
-Saniderm is both latex free and hypoallergenic, so allergic reactions are very rare. However, some may have extremely sensitive skin or allergies to adhesives. If you do experience a rash, abnormal skin irritation, or other symptoms of an allergic reaction, discontinue use and wash with mild soap. Similarly, consult a physician if necessary, and never use Saniderm on infected skin!
- You may shower regularly, but do not submerge the tattooed area. (EX: NO baths, pools, hot tubs, etc.)
- Saniderm does not contain any kind of sun protection, so you should avoid prolonged sun or UV ray exposure. It is best to avoid exposing your new tattoo to UV rays, with or without Saniderm.
-Exercising and working out while wearing Saniderm is fine. However, be aware that sweating can weaken the adhesive of Saniderm and cause the bandage to come off prematurely. That being the case, we advise you to take it easy and keep the sweating to a minimum!
For more information, visit https://saniderm.com !