Before your appointment

• Bring water

• Wear comfortable clothing

• Eat

During your appointment

• Scan the QR code at the front desk to check-in

• Venmo and cash are accepted forms of payment

After care

Saniderm may be placed to size over the tattoo. Saniderm is a waterproof, breathable bandage that is great for healing and protecting tattoos. I suggest using aquaphor as aftercare ointment. 

Day one: If Saniderm is used, leave your bandage on for at least 2-3 days. When you remove it, wash your tattoo with mild soap and water. Pat dry. Apply aquaphor. It is normal for there to be residue, blood or lymph when you remove your bandage.

Day one-four: It is important to wash your tattoo, pat dry and reapply aftercare ointment as necessary. Preferably a few times a day.

Day four-seven: After the first 4 days, you no longer need to wash your tattoo. Apply aquaphor as needed throughout the day. It is normal for tattoos to flake. Let it flake off naturally and DO NOT PICK.

Day seven-fourteen: At this point you can apply lotion. Continue avoiding swimming, pools, hot tubs, baths, or any water that contains harsh chemicals, like bleach.

Some initial soreness, redness, swelling, peeling or mild bleeding/fluid secretion is normal.

Seek medical attention if signs of infection occur such as:

• increased redness and/or swelling

• increased soreness or pain

• continued bleeding, discharge or oozing of fluid

• fever

• heat or warmth at the site

• red streaks originating from the site

• swollen glands

Complaints regarding non-compliance with applicable state and local regulations as they pertain to body art facilities can be made to the Macomb County Health Department at 586-469-5236.