SUPPLIMENTAL
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
Hand Washing
Instructions:
Assuming you don't have medical taps (elbow lever) at home, before you wash your hands you will need to to sanitise the basin and taps.
This is important due to step 11.
You can also turn the tap of by holding some clean tissue in your hand to avoid touching the tap.
For step 12. If you don't have single use tissue or a clean towel, you can let your hands air dry.
Adhesive Film
aka 'second skin' Application Instructions
The Instructional video is from Killer Ink,
explaining how to correctly apply Adhesive Tattoo Films, aka Second Skin.
The brand in this video is Dermalise, we stock these films in the small packs which are ideal for smaller tattoos. For large scale tattoo projects we stock Yayo adhesive film by the roll.
Adhesive Film
aka 'second skin' Removal Instructions
The Instructional video is from JustINKD,
explaining how to remove the Adhesive Tattoo Films, aka Second Skin.
As well as the method opposite you can lift the film on a corner enough to get a good hold on it and gently but firmly pull the film slightly upwards and forwards
As well as the method in the video,
you can also lift the film on a corner enough to get a good hold on it and gently but firmly pull the film slightly upwards and forwards until the film is removed.
WORRIED ABOUT RASHES?
Allergies to adhesives is the most common cause of rashes appearing around the edge of the adhesive film whilst healing.
Allergic reactions to the film can vary from mild to severe. If the reaction is mild, the rash is usually causing the skin to look a little darker or pinker but no very raised, the film can stay on during the healing ad the rash can be soothed with antihistamine cream.
If the reaction is more severe the skin will be much darker or red and likely accompanied by raised and blotchy areas. If the symptoms get worse or do not improve and it is uncomfortable or you are worried, then the film can be removed. You will need to care for the tattoo until healed instructions here. Again, antihistamine tablets or creams can be applied to areas where the skin isn't broken.
Please seek professional medical advice if you are concerned.
What else can cause rashes and skin issues?
So certain areas of the body are prone to the adhesive film pulling on the skin.
This can be caused by the position of the limb when the adhesive film was applied vs the position of the limb when relaxed or moving around. Or an area that moves around.
Areas like backs of the upper arm, inner thigh, hip, buttocks and knees are the most common places to see this 'pulling' or 'tugging' stress on the surrounding skin.
This can improve within a few hours to a few days likely because the warmth from your body has softened and relaxed the film a little, making it pull less.
Again, if you are concerned that your tattoo isn't healing correctly and the information on this page doesn't help then please seek professional medical advice as soon as you can.