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are these hypoallergenic? I couldn't risk using one like this when i got my little tattoo, so we used saran wrap and kept it clean. It went fine, healed fine, just wondering in case i decide to get a bigger one eventually. I'm allergic to adhesives like off/storebrand band aids, some medical tapes, and just have sensitive skin all around
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@@cloudcityinterim that’s really what I meant by if it doesn’t you’re good. I’d take it off at that point I just wouldn’t take a chance with my clothing getting leaked ink on them my jeans are like 200-300$ . 80$ shirts. Gotta be careful and clean ya know.
@@3DxPOD you pull out from a corner, keeping it relatively flat with your skin (you can pull from a long edge too but it’s usually easier to pick up a corner first and just pull out from the center along a horizontal plane). It’ll pop right off. This info is also available online….. I explain to my clients, and I wish other artists did too, bc it literally says this ON THE BOX for most second skin products. You risk removing the scab and pulling out ink if you just peel it off
@@cassiea8440 As someone whos used saniderm on all of my tats I also highly HIGHLY recommend taking it off in the shower under warm water. The Plasma and ink mix that you get smells so terrible and it hurts so stinking bad to take off any other way.
As someone who is highly allergic to medical adhesives. Saniderm is NOT a one size fits all. There’s plenty of us who cannot use it and have been healing tattoos just fine without it.
Me too and my fiancé found out with his most recent one that he is too but for him it could’ve just been the brand that was used this time because he’s used second skin before with no reaction
I never made it past 1 hour after getting home. I really don't like being wrapped and all my tattoos have healed very well. I don't know if I'm just Lucky, but my whole body is almost covered and I really don't want to wear plastic. So I'll keep on doing it like this
He used to use saniderm specifically and gave people the same exact instructions that were said in this video. He said like half of his clients complained about getting rashes with the product so he stopped using it. I definitely prefer not to use it for my tattoos.
I had an artist put one on my most recent tattoo which was my first experience with second skins and my skin did not like it at all. I’m glad I’m not alone in that issue
I have many tattoos over my back and arms and its actually insane the amount of different pieces of advice you get on correct after-care that all contradict each other by varying degrees.
From what I see in the comments overall, it seems like it just depends on the person- some people can’t do adhesives for allergy reasons, some prefer it without, it all just depends. People ain’t built the same way 🤷♀️
@@polishpat95 so me personally I'm reasonably flexible, or at least I used to be, so being able to exfoliate and apply oil to my back tattoos 2-3x a week wasn't an issue, but through my job (construction worker) I tore my right shoulder labrum and no longer have full range of motion and can't reach my back tattoos properly anymore, and over time that has lead to them fading. My wife does help me occasionally but I think in the end I do slightly regret the back tattoos, not for the tattoos themselves but just because I didn't understand the amount of effort required to upkeep them and maintain them at the time. My arms don't look fresh exactly but still look great even after 10 years with sun exposure, just have to exfoliate and oil them regularly and apply sunscreen etc. I know one guy (prepare yourself for the loneliest story ever) who used to actually stick plastic wrap to the wall in his shower, cover it in the exfoliating cream etc and whatever then kinda just scratch himself on it like a bear against a tree to try to clean it regularly then do the same with the oil lmfao But honestly the first I'd say 6-8 weeks of caring for your tattoo will make the most difference. You want to keep it moist but not wet, avoid scented cleaning products that have extra chemicals in them, and basically treat it like a burn wound because that's pretty much what it is. Keep it cool, try to avoid things that make you sweat too much in the area, don't take medication that has bloodthinning side effects, stay hydrated, *do not under any circumstances scratch it, no matter how itchy it gets*
@@jamesmichael9341my sister and I use Dial complete antibacterial liquid hand soap. It's a yellow color and both her and my tattoos look amazing very little ink pulled out and very little scabbing. Hope this helps 😝😝
@@ashley.buchanan Thank youuuu. Ive been tattooing fake skin for nearly 2 months and want to order everything needed to tattoo real skin in about a month. Appreciate it
@@jamesmichael9341 No problem at all so happy to help. Ya we've never had a problem with that brand and type of antibacterial hand soap when it comes to after care. So again happy to help and Good luck with you career as a tattoo artist 😊😊
@@gibbsm the plasma aids in the healing process and prevent any ink from pulling out with scabs it’s really a game changer honestly when you take it off after the end it’s 100% healed no flaking scabs or frequent moisturizer needed
@@celestek.2395 Saniderm is really a product that’s existed in the medical field for years, renamed and marketed for tattoos. When you get severe cuts, it’s actually a disservice to the healing process to let your skin dry out and scab. It extends healing time, leads to skin tightening and scabbing, and usually leaves a much larger scar after healing compared to a wound that’s been healing in an environment that allows the skin to stay moist. Tattoos aren’t necessarily severe wounds but they _are_ wounds and _will_ heal faster in moisture. Dry healing is a specific recommendation that comes from the same school of thought that tells us to “air out” our wounds even though it’s unnecessary and it’s really up to your artist if they’ll recommend it. Some have an old school belief that dry healing keeps colors vibrant, others tell claimants with sensitive skin to dry heal instead of using aftercare creams that may keep the skin irritated.
Leaving it on even with plasma in it is beneficial as plasma has amazing healing properties. My clients heal super fast and their tattoos are extremely vibrant when they leave the 1st sheet on for a week.
Never keep/use anything that your body is expelling , rejecting, oozing, trying to get rid of, leaking , etc. REMOVE IT . Clean with antibacterial stuff. Pat it dry with STERILE TOWEL. Cover. Repeat as needed until your WOUND closes/heals. . . Don’t let your open wound sit and fester and boil and cook in garbage it’s trying to save you from. . Nurse 🧑⚕️ ❤
+1, I've tried the replace method a few times and it never heals as well as if I just leave the original sheet on for 5-ish days. The plasman and ink usually just gets absorbed in and have had no negative consequences(yet).
Only thing about this i would warn is that when reapplying it, you need to be really careful about being sanitary, bc you will be trapping bacterias under it against you tattoo who is basically an open wound. I would generally just say don't reapply yourself if you'r not sure, better to let it air then risk infection But most importantly, follow your artist's instructions. They know best how to optimize the healing of their artwork. Not all tattoos heal the same.
I always went full psycho and gave it an alcohol wipe before putting my new covering on after about 12ish hours under usually just Saran wrap. Routinely left it for a week under coverings like this depending on location.
Yup. I thought I was being sanitary (gloves, alcohol, antibacterial, let it dry first, etc) when I cleaned and reapplied the saniderm. It still got infected. Luckily I took care of it immediately at first signs and it healed perfectly afterwards. But still, gotta be careful!
This is why I never tell my clients to change it after 24 hours, I don’t trust them to clean the tattoo well enough to not trap something under the derm
Please remember when removing second skin you should remove it on the shower with warm water as it helps relax the adhesive as well as your skin, also to also peel the way your hair grows, you peel from a corner and start to gently pull and it should come off easily😊
I recently got a beautiful tattoo on my wrist, one my hand and up my finger. The artist put this fabulous second skin on it shortly after cleaning n drying it off. It lasted four days with no weeping. My tattooist was surprised that it didn’t weep as it healed. When I took it off it felt and looked amazing. I didn’t put another one on after that. It’s been about two months now and it’s absolutely beautiful. I was so happy to have that second skin on since it’s on my main hand. It really protected it well. This stuff is awesome! I highly recommend it. My tattooist went to S.L.C. Utah as a guest artist at a tattoo place. Apparently they all use them out there where the air is dry and it keeps the tattoo from drying out too much. I’m in upstate New York n now everyone is using them here too. Because they’re great!!!
My tattoo artist used it on my last session, left it on for 6 days and after I removed it, I used aquaphor to keep the skin soft and hydrated, no itching or peeling at all, my tattoo was completely healed I will definitely use it again on my second session.
Yeah the rep is def trying to sell more saniderm lol because I left mine on 7 days, watched it fill up with fluid and reabsorb and used aquaphor when I took it off and definitely had my cleanest heal to date
I recommend the saniderm if you work in places where you can't keep it clean, or if you live with pets and need an extra layer of protection, and it also helps when you're showering to prevent all the stinging for the first few days. It's not like there's a right or wrong way as long as you keep it clean and monitor for infection. Some artists hate saniderm and prefer air drying, some love it and hate air drying, everyone has a different method, some only recommend keeping clean saniderm on for 3 days and letting it breathe for a few hours, it's whatever works for your body, schedule and environment.
@@HunterSutton-ht7ts I add that in case someone has a dog that sheads a lot. Really shouldn't get dog hair in what is basically an open wound. Or if your dog jumps on you a lot and it's in a spot they will most likely land. I don't personally wear my saniderm at home after the first day because my dogs are pretty good about not jumping on me, but I've been glad I've worn it at my job since I've had a lot of times dogs accidentally scratched at it. It's a nice layer of protection so your new tattoo doesn't get ruined. And I would imagine it would be really helpful in workplaces like construction, or even food service or retail. Food and retail are almost as bad a place for germs as school is. Maybe don't assume everyone has a desk job and can keep the tattoo safe or clean.
@@jooniperlynn I have a German shepherd he sheds a lot as long as you clean it your fine I would get fresh tattoos and go work in a welding shop and never got an infection all you got to do to keep a tattoo clean is antibacterial soap
I can't imagine healing a tattoo without a second skin. I have two really fluffy cats so it'd be impossible to keep a fresh tattoo clean with these two fluffies.
Yeah.. I don't get this at all.. maybe It's all hype: "it'll make your tat look brand new for longer"... Yeah.. a 20 year old tat still looks like a 20 year old tat.. period. Lol I have plenty and they still look amazing.. even over a decade old. 🤷
@@mom23js Honestly the first sheet of second skin is all you need unless you work a really dirty job. I find it useful to keep the oozing within the "skin", rather than all over my clothes
@@mom23js Yes this is just for tattoo noobs. Aquaphor for a day then just lotion is the best and quickest way for your tattoo to heal. Remember kids, your tattoo heals when it can breathe. This seems like postponing the healing BIG TIME and opening up a bigger chance to infection.
This product has really only been prominent for a few years now. 8 years ago, my artist had me dry heal. My next few they said shae butter daily immediately after first wash. All the tattoos I’ve gotten in the past 3 years have applied a second skin product though. It’s a really common misconception that wounds need to be in open air to heal so it makes sense that people are really reluctant about this stuff but it’s really just like any aftercare process - just up to preference. The most important thing is always going to be keeping it clean while it’s healing and keeping your skin moisturized
so did i, neither of my tattoos really had much of an ink sac (could also be because their both line art so there isnt too much ink to begin with) and they both healed well. My tattoo artists did also tell me to leave it on for 5 days too though, and if i needed to change it to go into the shop
I always recommend to leave it on for 3-5 days (depending on tattoo) until it crusts up abit inside. ALSO that if the ink sack becomes overwhelming, remove and wash with anti bacterial soap in lukewarm water, and once a bit dry then use a thin layer of aquaphor, completely rubbed on. I don’t recommend doing a second wrapping only because as the artist, I can’t depend on others sanitary habits. A lot can happen in the first 48-72 hrs of a tattoo, along side the first 2 weeks of healing so I try to let my clients know my after care procedure once the tattoo is finished. Never had an issue!
Clearly I'm Old School because this is the first I've ever seen/heard about this product. I'm from the green-tin-o'-Bag-Balm era. It always amazes me to see advancement in every industry, including the healing and protection of permanent epidermal art. Kudos to whoever came up with this concept! 🤯
That’s crazy I’ve been getting tattooed for over 20 years and I never did that. The longest I kept it covered was maybe 6 hours then keep it clean and moisturized. My tattoos still look great but I do apply coco butter almost daily
this isnt plastic wrap like it use to be, its a medical grade breathable plastic that fuses with the skin. regular plastic suffocates a tattoo. this works as a scab does protecting it an aiding healing . no more holding your arm out of the water in the shower , no more having your shirt stick to your tattoo, no more adding ointment every couple hours. and best of all no more scab peeling and taking ink with it . i sound like an informertial lol . but i do the same with all my buddies and once they get use to it they never go back .
@@thewizardoftech5075 Dude. Thank you. I LOVE when people just throw actual facts out and try to educate others. You solved my problem. Definitely going to invest in some for the future.
When I got my first tattoo it was by an old-timer tattoo artist and he explicitly told me do not put anything on the tattoo whatsoever The only time you put anything on it is a little bit of Vaseline when it starts to peal and if the itching really starts to bother you other than that never put anything on it. I've always remembered that and followed his directions to a tea and on my tattoos look beautiful
@@dgskywalker691 exactly you keep it moist enough so it heals faster that's it you don't need none of these magic lotions and weird fucking Saran wrap like shit
@@dgskywalker691 what I love is seeing all these intricate and detailed pieces these ‘new age’ tattooist are doing…and what they don’t tell you, or know, is in about 10 years time those tattoos are going to just be one big blob or blur. My tattooist did inking for 2000AD comic and is of the older generation. His knowledge and experience told me many a thing the new age tattooist is messing up on. Anyone can make a new tattoo look amazing with the right contrast and some moisture, it’s what they look like in 10 years time and beyond that counts
For all my tattoos you get some A&D n plastic wrap keeping a layer on it for the 1st day, next day wash it ,don't scrub, scratch or peel it. Put even less a&d (no plastic wrap) for the 2nd,3rd day. Then lotion on it from then on If you want. After 14½yrs their still as good as the day I got them n ink is still black as can be. No fading nothing.
I've never had to remove it and then replace. I always leave mine in for the week take it off and clean it I've had many tattoo sessions like that and it always heals beautiful
That’s what I’m currently doing. My artist put it on and told me to leave it for 5 days and then remove in the shower. I am loving this new technique!!
The Saniderm/ Tegaderm/ Second Skin healing method is hands down the best way to heal tattoos these days. The old ways work, but Saniderm type bandages make the healing bulletproof… you can shower easily, go To the gym, go to work, not worry about things Touching and infecting the tattoos. Especially helpful if you get a tattoo in a hard to reach spot or where clothing rubbing on the fresh tattoo is unavoidable. I have been using this on my clients and self for a decade.
Yeah I've only had 1 tattoo leak, and that was my colour tattoo. 3-5 days is good imo unless it gets really sweaty under there, got problems from that before
Honestly this isn't really needed. My artist just seran wraps my tattoo after cleaning and then I just go home and wash is with special soap and use aquifor until it peels then I use lotion. It heals prefectly
I had this on my leg tattoo. Was way better than the old cling film method. I think i was told to keep mine on for 48hrs, remove it and clean tattoo as per norm. Applying a tattoo balm for 1 week after. The soreness and pain was way less using this stuff. Like night and day. Healed way quicker with way less scabbing. My tattoo was a 1/4 leg so to speak, mid shin to mid way round calf, from ankle to jst under my knee. Largest one ive had and by far the least sore and best healing.
I love saniderm because I’m lazy and it stays sterile. I got my most recent tattoo a month ago and it did not weep at all. Left the skin on for 5 days before finally peeling it off and it was basically healed.
I've never left a wrap or "second skin" on any tattoo longer than a hour after leaving the shop. As a artist once told me "a tattoo is a open wound. A open wound needs to be exposed to the air and oxygen to heal correctly. Make sure your new tattoo doesn't dry out and is properly cleaned and it'll heal fine. Never had a "ink sac" either.
I was told to leave mine on for 4-5 days. So I did, trusting my artist. Now I'm not sure if they messed up by telling me this, if my body doesn't take ink well, or something else 🤷♀️ My tattoo had the ink bubble, but after the 3rd day the plasma/blood either dried out or re absorbed into my body. After removing the second skin, it was flaky and the ink seems dulled. It's a black filled in piece, pretty small. But it's streaky in places (and that's AFTER having it filled in a second time, bc the first time she used the lining tip to fill it in & missed spots).
That sounds like maybe it's an issue with the artist's level of experience. Placing the ink into the skin at the correct level is important, as that's what gives it the staying power. If it's too deep, or not deep enough, then it just won't stay, it'll either be pushed out of the skin, or pulled in and disposed of. I could be wrong, but given how you said it was 'streaky', I suspect that may be the case.
you can absolutely keep saniderm on for that long, i've always kept mine for four days and never had this issue. like the other person said - sounds like your artist just isn't that talented.
My wife had an insane reaction to saniderm. It's started with little pimples. Then turned into hives, that grew into each other and became one giant hive. At that point the whole area was red, hot, and swollen. Off to urgent care the nurse practitioner said she sees this a lot with saniderm. A round of anti biotics and all was well.
I had a similar reaction too when I had a new artist used it on me! Since then I just use saran wrap and clean it up every time it looks gross. While saniderm works for some there's an allergic reaction in others and I think people forget that when talking about the healing process.
@@0dotexe saran wrap works wonders. Remove it, shower, clean with mild soap, if needed rewrap for work or sleep. It was scary though. I could feel the heat coming off her tattoo.
Me too! Luckily I took it off before it was too late and got in touch with my mom who’s a pharmacist and told me to take meds and use rash cream for babies
I was told to wear mine for 7 days no matter if it was filled with plasma. However mine never filled with plasma a little ink but nothing like the video. (I got my outside done shoulder to forearm) It was pretty much healed when I took it off. No scabbing either. My tattoo artist said it looked great when he finished it up two weeks later.
I was always told and have always followed the rule that you do NOT cover a new tattoo, it needs to breathe. I keep the wrap on for 3-4 hours after the tattoos done, then remove and use a non scented lotion a few times a day. never had any issues and barely any scabbing or flaking. edit: forgot to say I wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap before I start moisturizing
Same here man. Everything has gone good for so long. You only need a wrap on for the most 24 hours and jump in the shower and use non scented antibacterial soap. When you get out of the shower a tad bit off aquaphorm and a good amount of non scented lotion
Yes. Best to let small wounds (tattoos) heal open to air. I'd recommend cleaning twice a day with fragrance free soap, pat dry with paper towel and apply neosporin twice a day for a 7-10 days. Then, use fragrance free lotion from there.
The only tattoo I have that had a bad reaction was the one I put lotion on while it scabbed.. that scab didn't fall off for almost two weeks.. the others I left completely alone and they flaked for two days and were PERFECT.. they're still clear and vibrant after over a decade and the other one is all blurry and dark smh good thing it's on my ankle lol
ya i just had my first saniderm tattoo and taking it off was super stressful-plus they said keep on 3 days and they mentioned the fluid but didn’t mention how it dries after like the first 24 hr, really freaked me out lol thought i popped it or fucked it up
the plasma is what is helping to keep the tattoo moist and heal it actually.... with using Derma Shield they are keeping it on for 3-5 days and ive seen since 2017 when i started using it such nice and lovely results... there is always more then one way to do things just like each tattoo artist has their own methods to our madness
I had a horrible reaction to second skin on one of my tattoos, I can’t use it. Several artists I’ve been to said they’re seeing that more frequently. Saran wrap and medical tape is the way to go for me
Ditto! You’re probably allergic to adhesives. Second skin, stickers, bandaid, anything like that gives me a rash and the area where the sticky was turns solid red for a couple of days
Every artist is different huh, mine had me leave it on until the plasma reabsorbed and it started peeling on its own basically then wash and use aquaphor. The easiest healing ever!
For my first tattoo I did this exact process and only needed to take off the first sheet to put on a new one. The second one lasted about 6 days before it peeled itself off. FOR THOSE WITH HAIR NEAR THE AREA: pull with the direction your hair goes naturally and it’ll hurt a lot less. It’s also best to do so in the shower as warm-hot water helps loosen the adhesive.
Same. I keep the plastic on it for a few hours after the tattoo and immediately wash, dry, and put Aquaphor on it. My artist told me that my tattoos heal nicely and to just keep doing whatever I was doing.
I'm allergic to Saniderm. It caused me to have fading two months into the tattoo. Got my first tattoo, small one. At that point, I did have encounters of this sensitive skin issue, but I chalked it down to when I donated blood or such. Just skin irritation and healing. When I got my tattoo, it was okay for the first 12 hours. I thought it was just sensitive and not an allergic reaction. Until it starts BURNING. Red spots all over where the second skin was. I called my artist as quickly as I could. He handled my panic like a true pro, and luckily, I had the tattoo ointment they used to clean up and apply 30 min after. I could not re-apply anything immediately. I slept with cling wrao wrapped around it at night. The aftermath? It healed pretty decently, and there's been fading at the spots where it was pooling under the second skin. I don't mind because it was a tribute to my cat, which passed away earlier this year, and adds more character to it. The moral of the story is to consult your tattoo artist for cling wrap or for a different alternative.
Try a small piece of Dermshield on your arm or leg to see if you won't get a reaction. I have used that for clients who have had reactions to saniderm as it is latex free and so far had success for almost all! Some people don't prefer it either way
You can just use the stuff you get from stores 😅 Like for cooking, that thing you put on top of food before putting it into a fridge. Don't know what it's called in english. Roll it into your leg or arm and tape it on a place. It's cheap and only places with any "problem" is like say ribs. It's just hard to put by yourself and also the tapes will start to fall since you rotate ribs a lot with differend movements. But yes ofcourse you change it every day, it kinda depends how long to keep it but I would stay on what recommended.
How to remove: 1) pick corner away from skin 2 stretch the corner of the sheet perpendicular to the skin not pulling away from the skin as if you are trying to stretch it round the rest of your skin. 3) you’ll notice that the sheet will begin to release the skin pain free as it stretches. 4) re position your hand on the plastic sheet so that you get optimal tension and your not 1ft away from the limb * do not peel off fast *stretching the sanderm / tegraderm ruins the sticky properties and helps it release.
Do not let it air dry. Bacteria has ample time to grow in the moist conditions if you sit and wait for it to air dry. One of the reasons a lot of public restrooms have hand driers instead of paper towels
Fun fact, saw an experiment once where they tried diff methods to see which is most sanitary after washing hands. The air dryer did not win. Paper towels were better. Even better then that was just letting them air dry. The researcher hypothesized that the air dryer being in the restroom at all times had a buildup of bacteria inside of it, that it was blowing onto your hands.
@@720MotorWorks true.. ever since I saw that I skip the dryers. Seeing the Bactria cultures that grew from the sampled air was enough for me to say no thanks
My tattoo artist told me to take it off when I got home and just clean it with mild soap and keep it hydrated with the stuff they gave me and not to use lotion, it healed up in 3 days with no issues
I'm Old School if it ain't broke don't fix it.always let your skin breathe.ive never covered them longer than 5-6hours .fourty year old tattoo still looks good
There's extensive medical knowledge to prove that otherwise. I mean it's not awful to let it air dry. But you have a faster, healthier, cleaner healing process by using products like that. In my medical field I always recommend to my patients to use hydrocolloid bandages as they are water proof and help draw bacteria out of the wound. Moist wounds heal faster if they're sanitary. As for tattoos, another commenter made perfect points. It prevents the scabbing from drawing ink out of the tattoo, it comes off without flakes, and you don't need to moisturize a lot. It is an old school way of thinking and it's not exactly harmful but it's ineffective in the face of bandages and medical products like this. This knowledge actually started out being examined and executed by the Egyptians so actually, this isn't new knowledge.
I have never used this stuff I have always let my skin breathe and wash gently in the shower with a mild soap and apply either a&d ointment or bag balm
I never used those and my tattoos healed perfectly. I will say for the soap that wasn’t mentioned is used scented free soap bar soap. Anti bacterial is correct but you need plain non scented regular bar of soap. Apply the soap to your hands and then rub over it gently but throughly and rinse and pat dry gently or air dry. You can use coconut oil as well on the tattoo.
Just wear it until the next day when you can shower. Then don't put on another one. Let it dry and heal. Keeping it under wraps increases the risk for infection due to moisture. Wear clean clothes and if you work with something that can contaminate it, then cover it up during that activity alone. And remember to clean it every time you put on and off. This advice comes from a mate who is a tattoo artist and covered from neck to feet in tattoos.
Moisture alone cannot cause infection. This is why they say to use a mild antibacterial soap, because if there's no/limited bacteria, then there will be no infection.
@@NaJk93 I did. But I'm saying that if you clean it then cover it, the moisture won't cause an infection. Plus wounds heal better if there's some moisture present. So Tattoos would heal better because they are wounds. My source is years of work as a nurse and talking with the tattoo artist who did mine, who was also heavily tattooed.
@@1Jamesinator but did you put attention that this it NOT the same plastic you use after tato?? this is saniderm second skin, so if you are a nurse you should know this product is pretty similar to 3M second skin for burns ... so theres no moisture ...
@@JuanNath It is the same product. It allows some moisture to remain. In fact if there's too much moisture from the tattoo it builds up underneath. I had some of this on my own tattoo, there was still moisture underneath the product when it was time to change it.
I don’t use saniderm because some of my clients have had allergic reactions to the adhesive they use. The best method is liquid bandage. Spray 3 layers. First layer is gonna burn, but once it dries the client won’t feel the next 2 layers. The liquid bandage fades as the tattoo heals, and eliminates the need to constantly change and reapply. Tattoos heal a lot faster too
But those membranes are specially made to allow the liquid build-up to dry off without removing the membrane. They were made for treating burns ofter all, those do give off lots of liquid as well.
@@अनुभवसिंह-छ7म the best placement for hidden tattoos are thighs. Keep it to lower body until you feel confident enough to get back/chest, which both will be covered by shorts/ t shirt
I read the comments and saw you have strict parents but just remember at the end of the day you are an individual as well. I have crosses on my shoulder, one normal and the other is flipped, I got some religious family so I just keep it hidden and my parents got over it cause it’s just some ink at the end of the day and ur just expressing urself. Just take some time and think on it! Wish you the best of luck
Stuffs pretty decent - I’ve used it a few times. I got numerous tattoos all over and well - I rate this at about 8.5 outta 10 - would recommend and try again ❤
I’ve used this the last 3 tattoos I’ve had I usually would leave it on for 2 days and in the third day take it off and wash it that last 2 times though it did start getting a little red and irritated but bad but just a little and was gone by the next day
ALWAYS check with your tattoo artist, end of story. period. If you DO NOT FOLLOW your artists directions, and recommendations you will be liable to pay for anything that needs to be fixed. This is precedent across the US.
I’ve done both personally and it actually heals much better just leaving the plasma and everything in the second skin as long as possible instead of changing it
Clean tattoos with Dial unscented soap and keep it covered with Aquaphor. It wont itch, it wont scab, and will heal before you know it. ANYTHING ELSE IS WRONG..
I used this stuff for all of my tattoos. Kept it on for 48 hours, took it off in the shower, washed, and let air dry. Even with large, full color tattoos, I never applied a second sheet. You can actually start to blister around the edges where it pulls the skin and removing it can be very tricky, especially if it's wrapped around an entire limb or on your back where you can't really reach it. This stuff is also very expensive, so keep that in mind.
As long as it’s cleaned very well beforehand and it’s not leaking during… than I don’t see it being a horrible thing especially if you’ve had no problems using it
Different artists tend to have different methods on how to go about things like that and the aftercare I have three tattoos rn and all three artists had slight variations of the advice on how to take care of it afterwards
@@robby4850 I used it for my left arm sleeve , and I did the same thing ...3 days then took it off and had no problems...it starts smelling pretty gross at the 3 day point anyway haha
Why in God's name would anyone want to wound their skin, then NOT allow it to have oxygen?! I worked at a tattoo parlor in my twenties and I would not recommend this after ONE day.
Leave it for 48 hours if you can. Some people get rashes such as myself. I’ve pulled all mine within 24 hours and my artist said that’s fine. I don’t wash or touch it for another 24 hours. Than I use an antibacterial soap after 48 hours in the morning and night. After each wash I lube it up with hustle butter. Works like a charm
leave for 4 days take off & clean/apply moisturizer. healing process feels 100x better & is basically fully healed when i keep it on that long. never had any issues.
if you only have linework done and minor shading/fill in you can take the second skin off around 4-6 hours after, wash with FRAGRANTLESS anti-bacterial soap, apply aquafor in place of another second skin, and you'll be fine. this advice is for larger pieces and sleeves. don't add second skin if its not necessary it'll only suffocate your tattoo and it needs fresh air to heal properly.
My mom followed the tattoo artist instructions and left her first one on for a week. Now her leg is dyed in the exact shape of the second skin (not saniderm brand). Its been 2 years and the dye still hasn’t come off. Change your saniderm after 24 hours y’all!
Fun fact: you actually shouldn't moisturize your tattoo until the scabbing (which is completely normal) starts to peel off. This is because by slathering your skin in lotion, you're actually making it harder for it to heal because you're basically suffocating your skin and making it more difficult for it to get the oxygen it needs to go through its natural healing process.
I remember when i got my tattoos at 18, i just used a gel cream even in 2020 same thing.... But this is actually good to protect it from infection while it's fresh
I've never had a tattoo as big as his, but I do have a decent size tattoo on my calf. I have never had saniderm on any of my tattoos and they have all healed perfectly.
That's a good explanation for this product especially since I'm thinking my neck would like to use this as I have 2 German Shepherds and 2 cats I care for the risk of debris and hair flying everywhere I can't easily cover with clothes this would be helpful to keep the area clean from it til I'm due to wash it normally depending on the area and how the healing goes I typically wash my tattoo with dial gold antibacterial soap and use aquaphor 2xs a day or 3 depending how it's healing
I usually leave it on for 2 hours then gently wash off the build up of excess ink, blood and plasma and keep it clean and moisturized. No problems at all and it heals fast.
Facts!! I have over 400hrs.. Sadly 30 years ago the Advice was "taped up paper towels and clean white t-shirts.. then A&D" Now it's Second skin and Aquaphor used sparingly.
I'm covered in tats, sleeves an all. I've never had any artist I've been to recommended these to me. They've all actually said the opposite, don't cover it with anything an let it air dry, just wash it regularly an apply aquaphor on it when it's getting dry. (Every few hours)
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They are ONE OF THE BEST brands for the AFTERCARE & HEALING OF A NEW TATTOO and I recommend trying it out atleast acouole times 🔷
are these hypoallergenic? I couldn't risk using one like this when i got my little tattoo, so we used saran wrap and kept it clean. It went fine, healed fine, just wondering in case i decide to get a bigger one eventually. I'm allergic to adhesives like off/storebrand band aids, some medical tapes, and just have sensitive skin all around
@@toriquill1505 hi who are you busy today or tomorrow morning fun to watch the kids tonight I think I have a good day at work this morning fun to watch the kids tonight I think I was in a good day today and
@@toriquill1505 sorry, i think my previous reply was my little cousin who was on my youtube lol
! Can you
What are these good for exactly? What are the benefits
In other words, if it fills up, change it. If it doesn’t, you’re good.
Thank god for you! Lol
@@matthew0317usmc 😂
Just like a diaper
Nah. If it looks dry, bacteria can get in. Take it off and leave it off. You don’t need to wear it more than a day nor need to reapply.
@@cloudcityinterim that’s really what I meant by if it doesn’t you’re good. I’d take it off at that point I just wouldn’t take a chance with my clothing getting leaked ink on them my jeans are like 200-300$ . 80$ shirts. Gotta be careful and clean ya know.
I wish she mentioned how to properly remove it. So many people just rip it off dry.
right, I know nothing about tatts. but shorts are not the place for important quasi-medical information.
What are you supposed to do? You missed your chance to inform us as well 🙂
@@3DxPOD you pull out from a corner, keeping it relatively flat with your skin (you can pull from a long edge too but it’s usually easier to pick up a corner first and just pull out from the center along a horizontal plane). It’ll pop right off. This info is also available online….. I explain to my clients, and I wish other artists did too, bc it literally says this ON THE BOX for most second skin products. You risk removing the scab and pulling out ink if you just peel it off
@@cassiea8440 As someone whos used saniderm on all of my tats I also highly HIGHLY recommend taking it off in the shower under warm water. The Plasma and ink mix that you get smells so terrible and it hurts so stinking bad to take off any other way.
@@cassiea8440 thank you 🙂
As someone who is highly allergic to medical adhesives. Saniderm is NOT a one size fits all. There’s plenty of us who cannot use it and have been healing tattoos just fine without it.
Right!! The healing from the second skin is worse than my healing from the tattoo itself !
I’m SEVERELY allergic. I just use the dry heal method for my tattoos. I’ve never had an issue.
Same 😢
Me too and my fiancé found out with his most recent one that he is too but for him it could’ve just been the brand that was used this time because he’s used second skin before with no reaction
Okay good for you
I never made it past three days. Something about it felt weird to keep on for so long
Agreed!
Yeh man same … it just doesn’t feel right , feel good
To me it felt disgusting
It’s a breathing material and keeps it clean u should have it on 4 to 5 days
Same 😂 and I feel like after 3 days when the skin starts to scab over, it’s time to just let it breathe anyway 🤷🏾♂️
I never made it past 1 hour after getting home. I really don't like being wrapped and all my tattoos have healed very well. I don't know if I'm just Lucky, but my whole body is almost covered and I really don't want to wear plastic. So I'll keep on doing it like this
My artist doesn't even use "second skins" because they irritate too many people's skin. Just keep it clean and moisturized and you're good.
He used to use saniderm specifically and gave people the same exact instructions that were said in this video. He said like half of his clients complained about getting rashes with the product so he stopped using it. I definitely prefer not to use it for my tattoos.
I do not suggest it.
I had an artist put one on my most recent tattoo which was my first experience with second skins and my skin did not like it at all. I’m glad I’m not alone in that issue
this is so spot on
I always react to it, to the point the healing process from the second skin is significantly worse than the healing from my tattoo 🙃
I have many tattoos over my back and arms and its actually insane the amount of different pieces of advice you get on correct after-care that all contradict each other by varying degrees.
From what I see in the comments overall, it seems like it just depends on the person- some people can’t do adhesives for allergy reasons, some prefer it without, it all just depends. People ain’t built the same way 🤷♀️
I've thought about this often
How the heck you you be able to reach yo apply or remove it from your back??
@@polishpat95 so me personally I'm reasonably flexible, or at least I used to be, so being able to exfoliate and apply oil to my back tattoos 2-3x a week wasn't an issue, but through my job (construction worker) I tore my right shoulder labrum and no longer have full range of motion and can't reach my back tattoos properly anymore, and over time that has lead to them fading. My wife does help me occasionally but I think in the end I do slightly regret the back tattoos, not for the tattoos themselves but just because I didn't understand the amount of effort required to upkeep them and maintain them at the time.
My arms don't look fresh exactly but still look great even after 10 years with sun exposure, just have to exfoliate and oil them regularly and apply sunscreen etc.
I know one guy (prepare yourself for the loneliest story ever) who used to actually stick plastic wrap to the wall in his shower, cover it in the exfoliating cream etc and whatever then kinda just scratch himself on it like a bear against a tree to try to clean it regularly then do the same with the oil lmfao
But honestly the first I'd say 6-8 weeks of caring for your tattoo will make the most difference. You want to keep it moist but not wet, avoid scented cleaning products that have extra chemicals in them, and basically treat it like a burn wound because that's pretty much what it is.
Keep it cool, try to avoid things that make you sweat too much in the area, don't take medication that has bloodthinning side effects, stay hydrated, *do not under any circumstances scratch it, no matter how itchy it gets*
I left mine on for 2/3 ish days and cleaned in in my shower. Applied hustle butter for a lil more than a week after and she’s perfect now
Hustle butter that by John anderton ? My brother on his magazine’s won first place for best tattoo he’s one off the best artists hands down
What is a good soap to use?
@@jamesmichael9341my sister and I use Dial complete antibacterial liquid hand soap. It's a yellow color and both her and my tattoos look amazing very little ink pulled out and very little scabbing. Hope this helps 😝😝
@@ashley.buchanan Thank youuuu. Ive been tattooing fake skin for nearly 2 months and want to order everything needed to tattoo real skin in about a month. Appreciate it
@@jamesmichael9341 No problem at all so happy to help. Ya we've never had a problem with that brand and type of antibacterial hand soap when it comes to after care. So again happy to help and Good luck with you career as a tattoo artist 😊😊
My tattoo artist told me to just let it air dry and not cover it up and wash it gently in the shower
seems like this just keeps all the waste products against your skin.
@@gibbsm the plasma aids in the healing process and prevent any ink from pulling out with scabs it’s really a game changer honestly when you take it off after the end it’s 100% healed no flaking scabs or frequent moisturizer needed
Yeah, I don’t understand why this ever started.
@@celestek.2395 Saniderm is really a product that’s existed in the medical field for years, renamed and marketed for tattoos. When you get severe cuts, it’s actually a disservice to the healing process to let your skin dry out and scab. It extends healing time, leads to skin tightening and scabbing, and usually leaves a much larger scar after healing compared to a wound that’s been healing in an environment that allows the skin to stay moist. Tattoos aren’t necessarily severe wounds but they _are_ wounds and _will_ heal faster in moisture. Dry healing is a specific recommendation that comes from the same school of thought that tells us to “air out” our wounds even though it’s unnecessary and it’s really up to your artist if they’ll recommend it. Some have an old school belief that dry healing keeps colors vibrant, others tell claimants with sensitive skin to dry heal instead of using aftercare creams that may keep the skin irritated.
@@gibbsm 💀🙃 uneducated
Leaving it on even with plasma in it is beneficial as plasma has amazing healing properties. My clients heal super fast and their tattoos are extremely vibrant when they leave the 1st sheet on for a week.
Never keep/use anything that your body is expelling , rejecting, oozing, trying to get rid of, leaking , etc.
REMOVE IT .
Clean with antibacterial stuff.
Pat it dry with STERILE TOWEL.
Cover.
Repeat as needed until your WOUND closes/heals.
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Don’t let your open wound sit and fester and boil and cook in garbage it’s trying to save you from.
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Nurse 🧑⚕️ ❤
+1, I've tried the replace method a few times and it never heals as well as if I just leave the original sheet on for 5-ish days. The plasman and ink usually just gets absorbed in and have had no negative consequences(yet).
Only thing about this i would warn is that when reapplying it, you need to be really careful about being sanitary, bc you will be trapping bacterias under it against you tattoo who is basically an open wound. I would generally just say don't reapply yourself if you'r not sure, better to let it air then risk infection
But most importantly, follow your artist's instructions. They know best how to optimize the healing of their artwork. Not all tattoos heal the same.
I always went full psycho and gave it an alcohol wipe before putting my new covering on after about 12ish hours under usually just Saran wrap.
Routinely left it for a week under coverings like this depending on location.
Yup. I thought I was being sanitary (gloves, alcohol, antibacterial, let it dry first, etc) when I cleaned and reapplied the saniderm. It still got infected. Luckily I took care of it immediately at first signs and it healed perfectly afterwards. But still, gotta be careful!
It's so easy to be sterile ahaha just wash you rhands and don't touch anything but the saniderm and paper towels. Easy.
@hiikuu that just seems excessive 💀
This is why I never tell my clients to change it after 24 hours, I don’t trust them to clean the tattoo well enough to not trap something under the derm
Please remember when removing second skin you should remove it on the shower with warm water as it helps relax the adhesive as well as your skin, also to also peel the way your hair grows, you peel from a corner and start to gently pull and it should come off easily😊
Thank You because I just started peeling my second skin off of my chest and it felt like I was ripping my whole tattoo off lol And it’s been 4 days
I recently got a beautiful tattoo on my wrist, one my hand and up my finger. The artist put this fabulous second skin on it shortly after cleaning n drying it off. It lasted four days with no weeping. My tattooist was surprised that it didn’t weep as it healed. When I took it off it felt and looked amazing. I didn’t put another one on after that. It’s been about two months now and it’s absolutely beautiful. I was so happy to have that second skin on since it’s on my main hand. It really protected it well.
This stuff is awesome! I highly recommend it. My tattooist went to S.L.C. Utah as a guest artist at a tattoo place. Apparently they all use them out there where the air is dry and it keeps the tattoo from drying out too much. I’m in upstate New York n now everyone is using them here too. Because they’re great!!!
My tattoo artist used it on my last session, left it on for 6 days and after I removed it, I used aquaphor to keep the skin soft and hydrated, no itching or peeling at all, my tattoo was completely healed I will definitely use it again on my second session.
Same
Glad to hear you had a good experience from it and a good heal 👌🏼
So you let the first one for 6 days? Because that's what my tattoo artist told me to do
I thought a tattoo HAS to peel regardless
Yeah the rep is def trying to sell more saniderm lol because I left mine on 7 days, watched it fill up with fluid and reabsorb and used aquaphor when I took it off and definitely had my cleanest heal to date
I recommend the saniderm if you work in places where you can't keep it clean, or if you live with pets and need an extra layer of protection, and it also helps when you're showering to prevent all the stinging for the first few days. It's not like there's a right or wrong way as long as you keep it clean and monitor for infection. Some artists hate saniderm and prefer air drying, some love it and hate air drying, everyone has a different method, some only recommend keeping clean saniderm on for 3 days and letting it breathe for a few hours, it's whatever works for your body, schedule and environment.
Never had any stinging never had issues with my pets.. basically just don't be dirty and actually shower
@@HunterSutton-ht7ts I add that in case someone has a dog that sheads a lot. Really shouldn't get dog hair in what is basically an open wound. Or if your dog jumps on you a lot and it's in a spot they will most likely land. I don't personally wear my saniderm at home after the first day because my dogs are pretty good about not jumping on me, but I've been glad I've worn it at my job since I've had a lot of times dogs accidentally scratched at it. It's a nice layer of protection so your new tattoo doesn't get ruined. And I would imagine it would be really helpful in workplaces like construction, or even food service or retail. Food and retail are almost as bad a place for germs as school is. Maybe don't assume everyone has a desk job and can keep the tattoo safe or clean.
@@jooniperlynn I have a German shepherd he sheds a lot as long as you clean it your fine I would get fresh tattoos and go work in a welding shop and never got an infection all you got to do to keep a tattoo clean is antibacterial soap
I can't imagine healing a tattoo without a second skin. I have two really fluffy cats so it'd be impossible to keep a fresh tattoo clean with these two fluffies.
Honestly this is the best informational video on a topic I was always curious about but never knew what to ask.
My tattoo artist just recommended aquaphor and not to rub or scratch it. 8 years and it still looks good.
Yeah.. I don't get this at all.. maybe It's all hype: "it'll make your tat look brand new for longer"... Yeah.. a 20 year old tat still looks like a 20 year old tat.. period. Lol I have plenty and they still look amazing.. even over a decade old. 🤷
@@mom23js Honestly the first sheet of second skin is all you need unless you work a really dirty job. I find it useful to keep the oozing within the "skin", rather than all over my clothes
Exactly.. these fools just love doing extra bs ha
@@mom23js Yes this is just for tattoo noobs. Aquaphor for a day then just lotion is the best and quickest way for your tattoo to heal. Remember kids, your tattoo heals when it can breathe. This seems like postponing the healing BIG TIME and opening up a bigger chance to infection.
This product has really only been prominent for a few years now. 8 years ago, my artist had me dry heal. My next few they said shae butter daily immediately after first wash. All the tattoos I’ve gotten in the past 3 years have applied a second skin product though. It’s a really common misconception that wounds need to be in open air to heal so it makes sense that people are really reluctant about this stuff but it’s really just like any aftercare process - just up to preference. The most important thing is always going to be keeping it clean while it’s healing and keeping your skin moisturized
First time I left for 5 days 😂 and man... My tattoo healed beautifully, I removed the second skin almost with no ink leak.
Thats me rn
My tattoo looks better yhan all the rest of my tattoos because of this method..it really makes a difference
so did i, neither of my tattoos really had much of an ink sac (could also be because their both line art so there isnt too much ink to begin with) and they both healed well. My tattoo artists did also tell me to leave it on for 5 days too though, and if i needed to change it to go into the shop
Same I removed mine and my tattoo looked awesome.
My tattoo artist told me to leave mine on for 7 days. Think my tatt will be okay? 😅 I dont have much weeping.
JustINKD, This video is fantastic! I liked it a lot!
I always recommend to leave it on for 3-5 days (depending on tattoo) until it crusts up abit inside. ALSO that if the ink sack becomes overwhelming, remove and wash with anti bacterial soap in lukewarm water,
and once a bit dry then use a thin layer of aquaphor, completely rubbed on.
I don’t recommend doing a second wrapping only because as the artist, I can’t depend on others sanitary habits. A lot can happen in the first 48-72 hrs of a tattoo, along side the first 2 weeks of healing so I try to let my clients know my after care procedure once the tattoo is finished. Never had an issue!
Here's an idea, just dont use it
@@vesstig nah, I will be using it. I never had any issues nor have my clients.
@@casayyy same , I recommend 5 days as well. The recovery derm brand is wayy better than the actual saniderm brand.
@@kaleparker7734 yes!! Ive been using recovery for almost a year now and love it! I feel like Saniderm comes off on it’s own a lot more than recovery.
I've gotten 4 pieces done in the last year and a half and every artist gives me different directions 😂
Clearly I'm Old School because this is the first I've ever seen/heard about this product. I'm from the green-tin-o'-Bag-Balm era. It always amazes me to see advancement in every industry, including the healing and protection of permanent epidermal art. Kudos to whoever came up with this concept! 🤯
That’s crazy I’ve been getting tattooed for over 20 years and I never did that. The longest I kept it covered was maybe 6 hours then keep it clean and moisturized. My tattoos still look great but I do apply coco butter almost daily
This is Our Generation against the New Gen, Everything we were ever told started with LET IT BREATH.
Never done this either
this isnt plastic wrap like it use to be, its a medical grade breathable plastic that fuses with the skin. regular plastic suffocates a tattoo. this works as a scab does protecting it an aiding healing . no more holding your arm out of the water in the shower , no more having your shirt stick to your tattoo, no more adding ointment every couple hours. and best of all no more scab peeling and taking ink with it . i sound like an informertial lol . but i do the same with all my buddies and once they get use to it they never go back .
@@thewizardoftech5075 Dude. Thank you. I LOVE when people just throw actual facts out and try to educate others. You solved my problem. Definitely going to invest in some for the future.
Too true Brother 👍
When I got my first tattoo it was by an old-timer tattoo artist and he explicitly told me do not put anything on the tattoo whatsoever The only time you put anything on it is a little bit of Vaseline when it starts to peal and if the itching really starts to bother you other than that never put anything on it. I've always remembered that and followed his directions to a tea and on my tattoos look beautiful
EXACTLY the same as me bro!
Tattoos are trash worn by un original idiots trying to make themselves special
Same as me. One of my closest friends is my artist and I was always told to keep it clean and moist. All my color is still popping after 10 years
@@dgskywalker691 exactly you keep it moist enough so it heals faster that's it you don't need none of these magic lotions and weird fucking Saran wrap like shit
@@dgskywalker691 what I love is seeing all these intricate and detailed pieces these ‘new age’ tattooist are doing…and what they don’t tell you, or know, is in about 10 years time those tattoos are going to just be one big blob or blur. My tattooist did inking for 2000AD comic and is of the older generation. His knowledge and experience told me many a thing the new age tattooist is messing up on. Anyone can make a new tattoo look amazing with the right contrast and some moisture, it’s what they look like in 10 years time and beyond that counts
Man… new tattoos are so pretty.
For all my tattoos you get some A&D n plastic wrap keeping a layer on it for the 1st day, next day wash it ,don't scrub, scratch or peel it. Put even less a&d (no plastic wrap) for the 2nd,3rd day. Then lotion on it from then on If you want. After 14½yrs their still as good as the day I got them n ink is still black as can be. No fading nothing.
I've never had to remove it and then replace. I always leave mine in for the week take it off and clean it I've had many tattoo sessions like that and it always heals beautiful
That’s what I’m currently doing. My artist put it on and told me to leave it for 5 days and then remove in the shower. I am loving this new technique!!
The Saniderm/ Tegaderm/ Second Skin healing method is hands down the best way to heal tattoos these days. The old ways work, but Saniderm type bandages make the healing bulletproof… you can shower easily, go
To the gym, go to work, not worry about things Touching and infecting the tattoos. Especially helpful if you get a tattoo in a hard to reach spot or where clothing rubbing on the fresh tattoo is unavoidable. I have been using this on my clients and self for a decade.
Wear for 3 days as long as it isn’t leaking, if so patch, day 3 take off & clean. Tat should be damn near healed within a week or 2
Yeah I've only had 1 tattoo leak, and that was my colour tattoo. 3-5 days is good imo unless it gets really sweaty under there, got problems from that before
This is what I was told to do.
Glad I saw this, it’s good advice to know. Even if I never get the tattoo I’ve been thinking of for years, I know how to care for one afterwards.
Honestly this isn't really needed. My artist just seran wraps my tattoo after cleaning and then I just go home and wash is with special soap and use aquifor until it peels then I use lotion. It heals prefectly
I had this on my leg tattoo. Was way better than the old cling film method. I think i was told to keep mine on for 48hrs, remove it and clean tattoo as per norm. Applying a tattoo balm for 1 week after. The soreness and pain was way less using this stuff. Like night and day. Healed way quicker with way less scabbing. My tattoo was a 1/4 leg so to speak, mid shin to mid way round calf, from ankle to jst under my knee. Largest one ive had and by far the least sore and best healing.
I love saniderm because I’m lazy and it stays sterile. I got my most recent tattoo a month ago and it did not weep at all. Left the skin on for 5 days before finally peeling it off and it was basically healed.
Same here!
Same! I wore for 6 days, no weeping, and was mostly healed.
I've never left a wrap or "second skin" on any tattoo longer than a hour after leaving the shop. As a artist once told me "a tattoo is a open wound. A open wound needs to be exposed to the air and oxygen to heal correctly. Make sure your new tattoo doesn't dry out and is properly cleaned and it'll heal fine. Never had a "ink sac" either.
I was told to leave mine on for 4-5 days. So I did, trusting my artist. Now I'm not sure if they messed up by telling me this, if my body doesn't take ink well, or something else 🤷♀️
My tattoo had the ink bubble, but after the 3rd day the plasma/blood either dried out or re absorbed into my body. After removing the second skin, it was flaky and the ink seems dulled.
It's a black filled in piece, pretty small. But it's streaky in places (and that's AFTER having it filled in a second time, bc the first time she used the lining tip to fill it in & missed spots).
That sounds like maybe it's an issue with the artist's level of experience. Placing the ink into the skin at the correct level is important, as that's what gives it the staying power. If it's too deep, or not deep enough, then it just won't stay, it'll either be pushed out of the skin, or pulled in and disposed of.
I could be wrong, but given how you said it was 'streaky', I suspect that may be the case.
you can absolutely keep saniderm on for that long, i've always kept mine for four days and never had this issue. like the other person said - sounds like your artist just isn't that talented.
My wife had an insane reaction to saniderm. It's started with little pimples. Then turned into hives, that grew into each other and became one giant hive. At that point the whole area was red, hot, and swollen. Off to urgent care the nurse practitioner said she sees this a lot with saniderm. A round of anti biotics and all was well.
I had a similar reaction too when I had a new artist used it on me! Since then I just use saran wrap and clean it up every time it looks gross. While saniderm works for some there's an allergic reaction in others and I think people forget that when talking about the healing process.
@@0dotexe saran wrap works wonders. Remove it, shower, clean with mild soap, if needed rewrap for work or sleep. It was scary though. I could feel the heat coming off her tattoo.
Me too! Luckily I took it off before it was too late and got in touch with my mom who’s a pharmacist and told me to take meds and use rash cream for babies
Adhesive allergy. They use the same thing for IV's and i also always end up with a nasty allergic reaction, unfortunately.
I was told to wear mine for 7 days no matter if it was filled with plasma. However mine never filled with plasma a little ink but nothing like the video. (I got my outside done shoulder to forearm) It was pretty much healed when I took it off. No scabbing either. My tattoo artist said it looked great when he finished it up two weeks later.
I was always told and have always followed the rule that you do NOT cover a new tattoo, it needs to breathe. I keep the wrap on for 3-4 hours after the tattoos done, then remove and use a non scented lotion a few times a day. never had any issues and barely any scabbing or flaking.
edit: forgot to say I wash the tattoo with antibacterial soap before I start moisturizing
second skin is not a regular foil - it's waterproof but breathable.
Secondskin is breathable. It’s not like plastic wrap.
I'm covered in tattoos and that's how I've always done it. All mine are perfectly fine.
Same here man. Everything has gone good for so long. You only need a wrap on for the most 24 hours and jump in the shower and use non scented antibacterial soap. When you get out of the shower a tad bit off aquaphorm and a good amount of non scented lotion
Idk, ive gotten a ton of tatts and using saniderm or something like it is a god send. No scabbing or itchyness what so ever.
Old school for me, A&D ointment and air. Once it starts peeling. Sweet success. Just like a cut when it starts to scab
Yea, that’s the way to do it, whatever this is seems like it’s just a sell piece😂 I’d never use this it also looks gross as all hell
Yes. Best to let small wounds (tattoos) heal open to air. I'd recommend cleaning twice a day with fragrance free soap, pat dry with paper towel and apply neosporin twice a day for a 7-10 days. Then, use fragrance free lotion from there.
I hope I actually get that first tattoo I’ve been wanting, eventually… 😂😭 (this is fantastic to know for when I finally do!!)
i never put anything on my tattoos, i just let them do whatever as long as i dont bump them or scrape them.
Same, I was just told to wash it clean every 12 hours for the first week , then lotion once it stops scabbing, still looks gorgeous
@@DrunkJarJar I did the same with 1 difference I lotioned the tattoo during the day while it was scabbing over it helps to keep it from cracking
The only tattoo I have that had a bad reaction was the one I put lotion on while it scabbed.. that scab didn't fall off for almost two weeks.. the others I left completely alone and they flaked for two days and were PERFECT.. they're still clear and vibrant after over a decade and the other one is all blurry and dark smh good thing it's on my ankle lol
Some of us just have better healing capabilities.
@@SmoothBrain23 100% we all heal at different speeds
Sheesh, I just get plastic wrapped, take it off and keep it clean and moisturized. Never an issue
I felt that sheesh..
Yeah, this shit is for millennials who have weak skin or something.
.... cool if you like having to worry about taking care of the tattoo, i just leave the second skin on for 6 days and forget it exists
@@meunomenaoethiago284 never had to worry about it.
ya i just had my first saniderm tattoo and taking it off was super stressful-plus they said keep on 3 days and they mentioned the fluid but didn’t mention how it dries after like the first 24 hr, really freaked me out lol thought i popped it or fucked it up
the plasma is what is helping to keep the tattoo moist and heal it actually.... with using Derma Shield they are keeping it on for 3-5 days and ive seen since 2017 when i started using it such nice and lovely results... there is always more then one way to do things just like each tattoo artist has their own methods to our madness
I had a horrible reaction to second skin on one of my tattoos, I can’t use it. Several artists I’ve been to said they’re seeing that more frequently. Saran wrap and medical tape is the way to go for me
Why do you let people ruin your skin
Ditto! You’re probably allergic to adhesives. Second skin, stickers, bandaid, anything like that gives me a rash and the area where the sticky was turns solid red for a couple of days
Every artist is different huh, mine had me leave it on until the plasma reabsorbed and it started peeling on its own basically then wash and use aquaphor. The easiest healing ever!
For my first tattoo I did this exact process and only needed to take off the first sheet to put on a new one. The second one lasted about 6 days before it peeled itself off. FOR THOSE WITH HAIR NEAR THE AREA: pull with the direction your hair goes naturally and it’ll hurt a lot less. It’s also best to do so in the shower as warm-hot water helps loosen the adhesive.
I’ve never used this on any of my tattoos sometimes I don’t even wrap it just let it air dry then clean it and aquaphor for like 4 days and that’s it
Solid
Same here
Same I have a physical job id end up busting it and get that shit everywhere 😆
Same. I keep the plastic on it for a few hours after the tattoo and immediately wash, dry, and put Aquaphor on it. My artist told me that my tattoos heal nicely and to just keep doing whatever I was doing.
Dawg I feel like a savage. I take off all my bandages before I even get back into my car.
Don't feel too savage.. us peeps who have gotten tats in the last 40 years have been doing this.. this.. whole.. time. Aquaphor and air dry..
@@mom23js I solute you friend!
I'm allergic to Saniderm. It caused me to have fading two months into the tattoo.
Got my first tattoo, small one. At that point, I did have encounters of this sensitive skin issue, but I chalked it down to when I donated blood or such. Just skin irritation and healing.
When I got my tattoo, it was okay for the first 12 hours. I thought it was just sensitive and not an allergic reaction. Until it starts BURNING. Red spots all over where the second skin was.
I called my artist as quickly as I could. He handled my panic like a true pro, and luckily, I had the tattoo ointment they used to clean up and apply 30 min after. I could not re-apply anything immediately. I slept with cling wrao wrapped around it at night.
The aftermath? It healed pretty decently, and there's been fading at the spots where it was pooling under the second skin. I don't mind because it was a tribute to my cat, which passed away earlier this year, and adds more character to it.
The moral of the story is to consult your tattoo artist for cling wrap or for a different alternative.
Cling wrap for 24 hours and then uncovered the rest of the time cleaning and moisturizing daily.
That's what I've done on all mine. And avoid direct sunlight hitting the tat if possible
yes sirrr
Word I do the same . no need for all this extra saniderm if ya ask me .
The only difference I make is for a lot of color pieces, I wrap it for three days, at night.
you mean you don't want a bag of medical waste hanging off of your epidermis for no real reason?
Mine doesn't usually last more than 24hrs it always lifts in the corners or the edges. Then my body breaks out from it around the tattoo where it was
That sounds like an allergy. Maybe to the saniderm, the tattoo ink, or something else
Try a small piece of Dermshield on your arm or leg to see if you won't get a reaction. I have used that for clients who have had reactions to saniderm as it is latex free and so far had success for almost all! Some people don't prefer it either way
You're probably allergic to the adhesive. I am. I can't use it at all. Or any adhesive bandages.
For all my tattoos I applied vaseline on them when I had to shower or swim and 5 years later none of them have faded or got damaged.
First love your stuff man
just got my hand tattoo recenty
what you get tatted?
@@Elevation666 it started with being in the Army and from then I used it as a therapy for many years.
You can just use the stuff you get from stores 😅 Like for cooking, that thing you put on top of food before putting it into a fridge. Don't know what it's called in english. Roll it into your leg or arm and tape it on a place. It's cheap and only places with any "problem" is like say ribs. It's just hard to put by yourself and also the tapes will start to fall since you rotate ribs a lot with differend movements. But yes ofcourse you change it every day, it kinda depends how long to keep it but I would stay on what recommended.
How to remove:
1) pick corner away from skin
2 stretch the corner of the sheet perpendicular to the skin not pulling away from the skin as if you are trying to stretch it round the rest of your skin.
3) you’ll notice that the sheet will begin to release the skin pain free as it stretches.
4) re position your hand on the plastic sheet so that you get optimal tension and your not 1ft away from the limb
* do not peel off fast
*stretching the sanderm / tegraderm ruins the sticky properties and helps it release.
I take my cling wrap off the moment I get home, and generally forget I even got a tattoo
I can see this useful if you're working in a hazardous work environment. But nothing wrong with just keeping them moisturized in the end.
Do not let it air dry. Bacteria has ample time to grow in the moist conditions if you sit and wait for it to air dry. One of the reasons a lot of public restrooms have hand driers instead of paper towels
Fun fact, saw an experiment once where they tried diff methods to see which is most sanitary after washing hands. The air dryer did not win. Paper towels were better. Even better then that was just letting them air dry. The researcher hypothesized that the air dryer being in the restroom at all times had a buildup of bacteria inside of it, that it was blowing onto your hands.
@@tiotheberk I meant to say “paper towels instead of hand driers” LOL Paper towels are far superior to drying with air
@@720MotorWorks true.. ever since I saw that I skip the dryers. Seeing the Bactria cultures that grew from the sampled air was enough for me to say no thanks
@@tiotheberk Agreed!
Tbh I just heal up naturally it works best for me with tats and piercings
Depends on your job i guess
I'm so happy ur going to start streaming again 🖤❤️
My tattoo artist told me to take it off when I got home and just clean it with mild soap and keep it hydrated with the stuff they gave me and not to use lotion, it healed up in 3 days with no issues
There's no way that a tattoo healed up in 3 days
@@that_colin.michell besides keeping it a little hydrated I didn't have to do anything else, there was no redness and didn't dry up
I'm Old School if it ain't broke don't fix it.always let your skin breathe.ive never covered them longer than 5-6hours .fourty year old tattoo still looks good
Your skin still breathes with these. They’re permeable. Oxygen can pass through but it keeps the germs out. I won’t heal a tattoo without them now
There's extensive medical knowledge to prove that otherwise. I mean it's not awful to let it air dry. But you have a faster, healthier, cleaner healing process by using products like that. In my medical field I always recommend to my patients to use hydrocolloid bandages as they are water proof and help draw bacteria out of the wound. Moist wounds heal faster if they're sanitary.
As for tattoos, another commenter made perfect points. It prevents the scabbing from drawing ink out of the tattoo, it comes off without flakes, and you don't need to moisturize a lot.
It is an old school way of thinking and it's not exactly harmful but it's ineffective in the face of bandages and medical products like this.
This knowledge actually started out being examined and executed by the Egyptians so actually, this isn't new knowledge.
I have never used this stuff I have always let my skin breathe and wash gently in the shower with a mild soap and apply either a&d ointment or bag balm
Saniderm is a medical grade adhesive bandage. It’s specifically formulated to be breathable.
@@bethbilby8059 good for you. This stuff is the bomb and you’re missing out
i love your round face! it gives you such a vintage look. 😊
Thanks 🥹
I never used those and my tattoos healed perfectly. I will say for the soap that wasn’t mentioned is used scented free soap bar soap. Anti bacterial is correct but you need plain non scented regular bar of soap. Apply the soap to your hands and then rub over it gently but throughly and rinse and pat dry gently or air dry. You can use coconut oil as well on the tattoo.
Just wear it until the next day when you can shower.
Then don't put on another one. Let it dry and heal.
Keeping it under wraps increases the risk for infection due to moisture.
Wear clean clothes and if you work with something that can contaminate it, then cover it up during that activity alone. And remember to clean it every time you put on and off.
This advice comes from a mate who is a tattoo artist and covered from neck to feet in tattoos.
Moisture alone cannot cause infection. This is why they say to use a mild antibacterial soap, because if there's no/limited bacteria, then there will be no infection.
@@1Jamesinator i guess you don't finish reading huh
@@NaJk93 I did. But I'm saying that if you clean it then cover it, the moisture won't cause an infection. Plus wounds heal better if there's some moisture present. So Tattoos would heal better because they are wounds.
My source is years of work as a nurse and talking with the tattoo artist who did mine, who was also heavily tattooed.
@@1Jamesinator but did you put attention that this it NOT the same plastic you use after tato?? this is saniderm second skin, so if you are a nurse you should know this product is pretty similar to 3M second skin for burns ... so theres no moisture ...
@@JuanNath It is the same product. It allows some moisture to remain. In fact if there's too much moisture from the tattoo it builds up underneath. I had some of this on my own tattoo, there was still moisture underneath the product when it was time to change it.
I only have two tattoos but both times when they were done the area was covered with isopropyl and wrapped with saran wrap, worked well enough for me.
finally someone actually tells how to use it properly
Thank Elisha 💁🏼♀️
No, not really.
@@ClearShotYoOfficial she explained it pretty good
@@ironfistvail she explained their method. Doesn’t make it correct.
I don’t use saniderm because some of my clients have had allergic reactions to the adhesive they use. The best method is liquid bandage. Spray 3 layers. First layer is gonna burn, but once it dries the client won’t feel the next 2 layers. The liquid bandage fades as the tattoo heals, and eliminates the need to constantly change and reapply. Tattoos heal a lot faster too
A lot of you aren’t aware that Saniderm is breathable
But those membranes are specially made to allow the liquid build-up to dry off without removing the membrane. They were made for treating burns ofter all, those do give off lots of liquid as well.
I’ve always done the plastic wrap the artist put on, took it off after 2-4 hours, washed multiple times a day and used aquaphor. Always worked fine
I'm old school, protective wrap for 4 hours. Wear nothing forever after that, keep good clean schedule and never had an issue. They doing too much
You 100% can leave it on for a week without removing it....but I've only used it 60 times 😂😂😂
Thank you, this was so helpful, I just got my first tattoo and I've been a little stressed if I'm doing something wrong 😭
Saniderm is like the company that creates tattoo moisturizer; as if lotion doesn’t exist
Man I am really jealous of people who can have the tattoos
I just got my first one a couple days ago. I'm 24 now. It's worth it if you can
Why cant you have one ?
@@moin4462 I have strict and old fashioned family that's why
@@अनुभवसिंह-छ7म the best placement for hidden tattoos are thighs. Keep it to lower body until you feel confident enough to get back/chest, which both will be covered by shorts/ t shirt
I read the comments and saw you have strict parents but just remember at the end of the day you are an individual as well. I have crosses on my shoulder, one normal and the other is flipped, I got some religious family so I just keep it hidden and my parents got over it cause it’s just some ink at the end of the day and ur just expressing urself. Just take some time and think on it! Wish you the best of luck
Stuffs pretty decent - I’ve used it a few times. I got numerous tattoos all over and well - I rate this at about 8.5 outta 10 - would recommend and try again ❤
I’ve used this the last 3 tattoos I’ve had I usually would leave it on for 2 days and in the third day take it off and wash it that last 2 times though it did start getting a little red and irritated but bad but just a little and was gone by the next day
ALWAYS check with your tattoo artist, end of story. period. If you DO NOT FOLLOW your artists directions, and recommendations you will be liable to pay for anything that needs to be fixed. This is precedent across the US.
I’ve done both personally and it actually heals much better just leaving the plasma and everything in the second skin as long as possible instead of changing it
Just use aquaphor.
Clean tattoos with Dial unscented soap and keep it covered with Aquaphor. It wont itch, it wont scab, and will heal before you know it. ANYTHING ELSE IS WRONG..
Goat comment
Aquaphor and saniderm 😎
All soap is antibacterial.
Yes true, even cheap shampoo soap is Antibacterial. Smart yay ❤
Im pretty sure regular soap just binds to bacteria while antibacterial kills it
I used this stuff for all of my tattoos. Kept it on for 48 hours, took it off in the shower, washed, and let air dry. Even with large, full color tattoos, I never applied a second sheet. You can actually start to blister around the edges where it pulls the skin and removing it can be very tricky, especially if it's wrapped around an entire limb or on your back where you can't really reach it.
This stuff is also very expensive, so keep that in mind.
nah my artist said... leave it on for 3 days and then take it off under warm water
As long as it’s cleaned very well beforehand and it’s not leaking during… than I don’t see it being a horrible thing especially if you’ve had no problems using it
@@justinkd i finished my outersleeve couple month ago... and all he used was saniderm.. used ONE for 3 days.. and they healed perfectly
Different artists tend to have different methods on how to go about things like that and the aftercare I have three tattoos rn and all three artists had slight variations of the advice on how to take care of it afterwards
@@robby4850 I used it for my left arm sleeve , and I did the same thing ...3 days then took it off and had no problems...it starts smelling pretty gross at the 3 day point anyway haha
@@Straightjackettux I get my hand tattooed in April
I wonder how they gonna do that with saniderm hahaha
Why in God's name would anyone want to wound their skin, then NOT allow it to have oxygen?! I worked at a tattoo parlor in my twenties and I would not recommend this after ONE day.
Hello, Nice to meet you, My name is Joe Stanek, What's your name?
For my tattoos, I’ve used the second skin for 2 days, then just using after care for 2 weeks. Worked out wonders
Leave it for 48 hours if you can. Some people get rashes such as myself. I’ve pulled all mine within 24 hours and my artist said that’s fine. I don’t wash or touch it for another 24 hours. Than I use an antibacterial soap after 48 hours in the morning and night. After each wash I lube it up with hustle butter. Works like a charm
Good accurate advice very science based. ❤
I have 13 tattoo's and have never done this and they've all turned out great. Used A&D, Utter Cream and Vaseline. All worked
leave for 4 days take off & clean/apply moisturizer. healing process feels 100x better & is basically fully healed when i keep it on that long. never had any issues.
if you only have linework done and minor shading/fill in you can take the second skin off around 4-6 hours after, wash with FRAGRANTLESS anti-bacterial soap, apply aquafor in place of another second skin, and you'll be fine. this advice is for larger pieces and sleeves. don't add second skin if its not necessary it'll only suffocate your tattoo and it needs fresh air to heal properly.
My mom followed the tattoo artist instructions and left her first one on for a week. Now her leg is dyed in the exact shape of the second skin (not saniderm brand). Its been 2 years and the dye still hasn’t come off.
Change your saniderm after 24 hours y’all!
Fun fact: you actually shouldn't moisturize your tattoo until the scabbing (which is completely normal) starts to peel off. This is because by slathering your skin in lotion, you're actually making it harder for it to heal because you're basically suffocating your skin and making it more difficult for it to get the oxygen it needs to go through its natural healing process.
I remember when i got my tattoos at 18, i just used a gel cream even in 2020 same thing.... But this is actually good to protect it from infection while it's fresh
I've never had a tattoo as big as his, but I do have a decent size tattoo on my calf. I have never had saniderm on any of my tattoos and they have all healed perfectly.
That calf piece would have been a blast to sit through... 😵💫
That's a good explanation for this product especially since I'm thinking my neck would like to use this as I have 2 German Shepherds and 2 cats I care for the risk of debris and hair flying everywhere I can't easily cover with clothes this would be helpful to keep the area clean from it til I'm due to wash it normally depending on the area and how the healing goes I typically wash my tattoo with dial gold antibacterial soap and use aquaphor 2xs a day or 3 depending how it's healing
I usually leave it on for 2 hours then gently wash off the build up of excess ink, blood and plasma and keep it clean and moisturized. No problems at all and it heals fast.
I leave it 2 days then remove and it doesnt weep anymore and heals beautifully. Use warm water/warm compress to help release the adhesive
Facts!! I have over 400hrs.. Sadly 30 years ago the Advice was "taped up paper towels and clean white t-shirts.. then A&D" Now it's Second skin and Aquaphor used sparingly.
I kept my second skin on for 6 days no issues healed great and kept the bacteria and dirt away from it 😀
I'm covered in tats, sleeves an all. I've never had any artist I've been to recommended these to me. They've all actually said the opposite, don't cover it with anything an let it air dry, just wash it regularly an apply aquaphor on it when it's getting dry. (Every few hours)