I really don't get why American stores don't include their tax on the price tag. Literally every European country does this and it makes shopping so much easier. Also, early squad!!!
I exclusively heal my tattoos with saniderm/tegaderm now. I've just had such a good experience with it. I initially got it to heal a tattoo in my elbow ditch and it helped SO MUCH. Without it I scab up pretty bad and when I use it my skin is super chill. It also helps because I love wearing layers and it's nice to not have the feeling of clothes rubbing over your raw tattoo. I don't know what else to say I love this weird sticky shit man.
1. You have to trim it to fit the area specifically so it doesn't pull a high impact muscle like that. 2. Peel it off in the shower so it's less painful. 3. It was just catching all that gunk that comes off naturally that you don't see bc there's nothing there to catch it. That's why it smells weird and had excess ink on it. I hope you give it a fair chance some other time now that you're more aware of what it's like.
Omg girl, try it again when you get a fresh piece! It is nerve wracking at first before you get the hang of it, and it kind of involves patience on your end but it's so worth it! My tattoos have healed a literal million times better since I started using tegaderm!
Science student here, and just as a warning, some people are known to have bad skin reactions when using tegaderm. These reactions may cause skin irritation, redness, folliculitis, or itchiness. If you decide to use tegaderm for your tattoo, if you feel any discomfort in relation to any of these symptoms, immediately take it off and consider other healing options.
Usually I leave a new tattoo cling wrapped for the first 24 hours, then I wash it, then I put a tegaderm on it for like 5 days. After that it's usually totally healed. Best way to remove the tegaderm I find is in a hot shower or bath. Just peel it off like a band aid.
I've healed 4 tattoos with saniderm and I prefer it over traditional healing! It was placed immediately after the tattoos were done and cleaned, and I was instructed to leave it on for 3-5 days depending on the size. It was nice to leave it alone during the yucky first 3 days of a new tattoo, and by the time you remove the bandage it's already healing/"scabbing". As someone who work in food service, this also feels a bit more sanitary for me and my customers. It does pull at your skin a bit, and it's pretty gnarly to look at because all the blood plasma and ink pools and coagulates, but I personally enjoyed the healing process with Saniderm. :-)
You're supposed to take it off in the shower! You peel off a little bit, while letting the water run under the saniderm to loosen the adhesive so you don't peel off your scabs and do it like very slowly (so slow that you'll want to lose your mind, as my artist described it)
I also didn't use it after having my tattoo and starting the healing process, my artist put it on me instead of wrapping my tattoo so I just kept it on for the first couple days and then took it off and continued my normal healing process
I also didn't use it after having my tattoo and starting the healing process, my artist put it on me instead of wrapping my tattoo so I just kept it on for the first couple days and then took it off and continued my normal healing process
I always use tegaderm for my tattoos and I love it. My artist instructions that I follow: she cleans and wraps my tattoo in an absorbant bandage and tape that I sleep in after getting tattooed. Next morning I wash and dry my tattoo then apply the tegaderm on top. After 5 days I remove the tegaderm and then wash and put lubriderm on. Its basically healed by then just some peeling for a few more days. I continue to wash and lubriderm it for a few days after removal as well. Its totally normal for goop and stuff to get under there while its healing your bodies natural enzymes mixed with the ink etc is in there so it looks nasty but its not anything to be concerned about. This method keeps the color in my tattoos super bright and i have no scabbing (if only very tiny bit on awkward parts) I do avoid going swimming or taking a bath while this is on though and try to avoid getting it wet even though it is waterproof just like being overly cautious.
There's a video on here about removing tatuderm which is how you should remove it. We say tay-grrr-derm here. You can order it online quite cheap. It works so well because it keeps the tattoo moist and protected from the elements. When a wound/tattoo heals with scabs the skin has to heal from the outside inwards, if the wound is moist the body can heal it's preferred way of inside out because the moist surface allows white blood cells to move freely across the surface of the wound/tattoo, if there's a scab they can only move around the outside. Usually it's applied after tattooing, kept on for 12-48 hours depending on how much fluid gathers in the film, then remove, wash, re apply and wear continuously for 3-7 days, remove and if still peeling apply aftercare very lightly for a few days. In the same way as it keeps fluid in, it keeps everything out so you can bathe, swim, wear clothes, cuddle pets and with no worries. You can also buy it on a roll and apply it over a large area by overlapping the edges
rewatching this because I’m tryin to get a chill lil walkin tattoo tomorrow and I’m considering saniderm healing it since i gotta work this week, and dont want work grub gettin all over my shit... and seeing ryan in this vid really hit me man... i havent been as much of an avid watcher of you as i used to be but those were rough times in the qcknd family 😔 seeing how happy you were around him hits me in the gut. glad to see your pics on insta and vids these days that you’re healing. those losses never leave.
It was designed originally for burn victims, it's become my new way of healing tattoos. I get tattooed by a traditional artist who's work is harder to heal than my illustrative artist. I'm getting perfect heals on both of their works now because I use tegaderm like others have described! It has microscopic holes in it so air particles can pass through for oxygen so it doesn't get septic but keeps out water and germs. The adhesive is designed to not stick to the fresh tattoo and only stick to the dry skin around it.
The goo is usually ink and plasma seepage. :) My tattoo artist put one on my forearm for a big piece. The first one was left on for 24 hours, and the second one was left on for 3 days. When I took it off my tattoo was almost completely done peeling. It's designed to not take out ink when you take it off, so don't be so fearful .
For my last tattoo, the artist had me use saniderm. It was about 6x4 in. He put it on right after he finished and instructed me to take it off 24 hours later, wash and dry it completely and put it on again for SEVEN days. I was so scared. It made it much easier to sleep/shower/move but taking it off sucked. I was petrified it would pull out the ink (it didn't though). After I removed it a week later there was no peeling which was very cool. But honestly it healed the same as my other tattoos. I think I would recommend it to people whose lifestyle requires something more low-maintenance for healing tattoos.
There's one made specifically for tattoos called TatuDerm. It's basically the same, but larger. It's amazing if you use it correctly. If you use it from the start, it works a lot better.
I love tagaderm, but I apply mine the one day after I get tattooed. I leave on my bandages for the night to let the ink and plasma start to drain, and then apply it to clean, dry skin, and then leave it on for about 3 days (because that's usually as long as I can stand to have it on. Also, when I take it off, I run it under warm water as I peel it off, and it comes off way easier.
Some thoughts and tips to make this easier on you next time if you choose to heal with this method again. 1. Put it on right after the initial wash of your tattoo when it's fresh. Don't give it time to get pissed off before applying it. 2. You can cut tegaderm. A smaller piece would have helped you a lot in the removal process. Love you and your videos! Keep on keepin' on!
You're definitely not supposed to put it on once your tattoo has started scabbing. It's like what you do for your wet healing except the idea behind it is it's a lot easier and simpler to do than unwrapping washing rewarding etc. This way it's completely sanitary and makes the tattoo heal way faster. My artist uses Tegaderm now and I was suspicious at first (I've always done dry healing) but I swear by it now, it's fucking amazing, I had it on for three days, and after I took it off my tattoo was mildly itchy and a TINY bit flaky but no scabbing or craziness (and I scan like a motherfucker when tattooed)
Iv'e healed all my tattoos with tegaderm- both artists put it right on after being tattooed and then instructed me to leave it on for 4 days- only take it off before then if there's too much fluid buildup and it breaks the sterile seal. My tattoos have healed perfectly! No scabbing at all, and only about a day or two of peeling.
Next time try to apply it immediately after tattoo prior to leaving the shop (instead of wrapping) and then change and wash the tattoo the next day. After that you can put a new sheet on for a week or so. The liquid is sanguineous fluid/plasma (the stuff that makes Crusties and scabs). I think there are issues with your heal with the dressing because it wasn't put on right away. The existing scabs would have been under the dressing which would have pulled them a bit. Just something to think about!
This stuff is supposed to be put on right after you get the tattoo, so when the goop and the plasma from the tattoo comes out, it pools inside the tegaderm/second skin like bits of yours did and it doesn't stick to the fresh tattoo so you're only pulling it off the dry fresh skin 😊
Usually you put it on right after the tattoo is done and then keep it on for 3-10 days. Taking it off after 18-24 hours is very pointless. I love this stuff. My tattoos have never healed as well as with this! Will never use anything else :D
I love this stuff! I feel it heals my tattoos a lot quicker, and I've noticed that when using it; it actually keeps the colors in my tattoos a bit better. I'll wear the one the artist puts on the first day, and then i'll replace it the following day - then keep the 2nd one on for 4-5 days. If you decide to try out this method again, I would recommend using water on the adhesive to help remove it easier!
Guuurl you been swimming the river a week after you got tattooed? lol love you Quickie! But that can't be the best idea. Hope it heals soon. Ask your new friend seems v nice!
Hey Qkcnd! Hope this helps. (healthcare professional here :-) )Tegaderm or Saniderm after applied to a cleansed wound (in this case a tattoo) is generally supposed to stay on for about a week before removal or changing to a new dressing. Best results are seen if you apply this right after you get home from getting the tattoo and washing it but I realize you weren't able to in this case since you usually heal your tattoos just fine without it :-).
I love tegaderm, after i first used it for my knee tattoo i will never go back to anything else. After i got tattooed i let it air out for 24 hours then put it on the next day. It will ooze inside and bubble up like that. I leave mine on for 5 days which you can leave up to 7. The moving part is really uncomfortable and the feeling of it being on is ehh, but it wont come off the edges will come up a bit but it wont completely come off. The peeling part made me cringe. You should pull your skin taught and peel it off slowly like a peeling sunburn and then clean it right after, the bandage will not take off your whole tattoo etc, but it will take off excess ink and all that. I def think you should of put it on right after getting it and not a week after, try it again! Im sure youll love it.
If it is warm and weeping then you may want to head to a tattoo and get them to check it. If it starts to smell bad then there's a possibility it could be infected. I had a tattoo which split open and weeped and the doctors said I had an allergic reaction to the ink which could also be happening. Mine healed fine eventually but some lines were knocked out and needed topping up. Also just to let you know that the doctor also said to me that they cannot treat you with antibiotics until it is totally infected (smelling bad, warm to touch, weeping liquid) so you may want to wait to see which way it goes, it may heal itself.
I (finally) got my first tattoo today and my tattooer uses Tegaderm to heal a lot of the tattoos she does if the person isn't sensitive to adhesives. I remembered you posted this video, so I thought I'd take a look! Mine was put on right after getting the tattoo with nothing underneath. I was instructed to keep it on for 4 days and just leave it the hell alone. I was told it's waterproof to an extent, so working out and showering was okay, but not swimming of any kind. My tattooer said not to take it off unless it started leaking out, and then to switch to traditional healing immediately. After those 4 days, take it off in the shower and give it a good wash and then wash once a day. I'm digging it so far. Obviously I don't have much to compare it to, but it seems like a great and easy option so far.
Cassie Gherardini yeah I'm sensitive to adhesives but tested it on my skin first and it was fine but then tried it on my tattoo and it ruined my linework and now me and my poor tattoo artist have to go over it again. Oh well.
My tattooist started using this kind of ''bandage'' not so long ago and I really like it. She puts it on the fresh inked tattoo and I keep it for about three days. When it's time to take it off, I always do it under the shower while the cool water is running. It goes way easierand it does not feel like you also peeling the whole ink off :)
I healed most recent tattoo similarly. However, Amazon sells a roll of something called Tatu-derm and then you're not restricted to one size. Before putting it on, we put a super thin layer of A&D under it, and that let the outside stick to the skin but not to the tattoo. Mine healed very well and I got to swim and everything. Personally I loved it because I usually keep my tattoos wrapped super long bc I pick at everything and I have a ton of animals and before when I used saran wrap, I used to get really bad heat rash and Tatu-derm really worked for me. If you try it again, I really recommend putting the thin layer of A&D!
My tattoo artist uses this type of cover instead of normal plastic wrap when the tattoo is finished, and in my experience, it does help the tattoo heal so much quicker. I have it one for the first 48 hours when the tattoo is literary an open wound, and it just keeps it safe! And a way from cat hair and such, which is also a problem in my flat. And when I take it off its pretty much time for the tattoo to start peeling. I think most tattooers in Sweden uses this type of wrapping nowadays. And I really recommend this healing method, so much better than traditional healing, well, in my case xx
I love it. It's used to help heal difficult wounds and burns as well as the IV as you mentioned. For tattoos you need to put it on during the early stages as letting some of your plasma staying there helps with the stuff not sticking and helps heal the area. I wouldn't use after that time but if you must a little ointment helps to make sure it doesn't stick and pull at your tattoo. My procedure is just dry heal saran overnight and part of the first day to get some of the excretions from the wound to come out otherwise you have a patch of goo on your arm, can spring leaks and it looks gross. Some out tagaderm for 24 hrs then replace but I find it a pain to take off for just 1 day so saran is good for the leaking day. Once on I don't pull off for 6 days no matter what. If it peels on edges I repatch with thin strips to reseal. The heals I've done this way have been perfect compared to any other method I've tried. I bought a large roll for home.
I use this stuff religiously when getting tattooed! I can't live without it. Keep it on for 7 days and when you peel it off it'll be completely healed! Such a God send
I use tegaderm on all of my tattoos- I spend the first night or two wrapped in clingfilm until it's not weeping so much and then I put tegaderm on it. I only change it if it peels or fills with too much ink and I leave it on around 7 days. When I take it off its usually done healing, sometimes I'll get a really tiny amount of peeling but only for a day or two. I won't heal any other way now!
When removing it maybe hop in the shower and run hot water on it and peel while the water hits the area. This is what I did for my tatto with sanaderm and it hurts a lot less and it's not as sticky. I hope this helps. :)
Because of the type of dressing it is you do, DO NOT leave it on for longer than 7 days, though I'd consider changing it probably 3-4 days. The whole point of Tegaderm is it is designed to create a barrier that will protect the wound from micro organisms wile creating a moist environment for the wound to heal, it should also prevent scab formation. When taking it of carry on as you were by pulling it up and was you are closer to the tattoo, place your hand over it and street he the dressing and then release, this will cause the adhesive to break up and should stop any trauma
my first few tattoos were wrapped up with something like saniderm, except, you leave it on for 3 days and then take it off, and it only sticks to whats dry, so your weeping tattoo isnt hurt by the stickiness of the adhesive, and when you take it off, kinda do it in the shower with semi warm water hitting it in a downward motion.. and it comes off a lot easier than just dry pulling it off. I really like this method of healing and at the same time i don't. I like that if you get it on a fresh tattoo, like they send you home with it.. you can avoid worrying about stuff getting everywhere, you can wear whatever you want, take showers, swim,fully immerse yourself and you're all good, it makes the first few days super easy and nothing can get into your tattoo because it's completely sealed off. I was kinda nervous about it at first since i have sensitive skin, i dont really like medical tape all that well, and sometimes at the end of day 3 i'm a little itchy surrounding the area, and i hate having to rub/scrub off any left over adhesive that stays on my skin. But thats really just nit picking, i like it and i think this method works well, and if youre a more active person it's nice.
I've used Saniderm for my last two tattoos and have found that I only like using it for the first few days. It's great for sleeping and for those days when it's fresh and weeping plasma because I hate getting that stuff on anything. I use my regular healing routine after that.
I know this is an old video but I just wanted to say removing the sani/tegaderm can be really scary but it’s sooo crucial to pull it away from the tattoo parallel to your skin (as she does after looking it up) and doing it in a warm shower makes it MUCH easier. I’ve wet healed two of my tattoos and if done right saniderm takes at least a week off of the immediate healing process
Thank you for this video! PS: I heard a professional tattoo artist say to rise it while you’re peeling off to avoid “pulling out ink” or irritating any scabs
When I healed my tattoo: first 24 hours open/dry heal/1-2 applications of Aquaphor, covered @ night with paper towel and plastic wrap (to much plasma to tegederm/didn't want to waste one changing it after 24 hours). Then applied tegederm to clean, dry tattoo, left alone/out of sun for about 4 days. I began feeling a little itchy, could have reapplied, but chose to remove the tegederm, carefully, with soap and lukewarm water. No scabbing, just intense dry, cracked skin/flaking. Lotioned whenever I felt the need until dry skin was gone appr. 5-6 days.
Kelly Doty healed my tattoo with sani-derm, she applied it at the end of the tattooing and instructed me to keep in on for 3 straight days, peal it off and wasn't her area thoroughly. It was the easiest and quickest healing of all my tattoos, definitely my favorite method.
Personally I love using stuff like this. One of my tattoo artists uses it on me, and she always applies it right after the tattoo is finished and then I leave it on for 2-5 days (taking it off in the shower makes it much easier btw). All of my tattoos I've used this on have healed PERFECTLY (no touch ups needed) no matter the location - arms, legs, and sternum. Also, I never get a lot of large scabs/peeling when using this stuff. I highly recommend putting it on directly after being tattooed though, otherwise yeah it could pull up scabs.
I got tattooed at the tattoo convention near me this year and one of the artists I was tattooed by used this on my tattoo. The worst part was pulling it off lmao
On my rib piece and all my leg tattoos, my artists have used this stuff and I found it provided a faster heal. A couple people mentioned that it’s usually applied right after the tattoos done, which is true. It’s applied once the tattoos done and I’ve been told to keep mine on for 24-48 hours. It makes things so much easier for healing for the first few days because it’s completely covered and you can get it wet and not have to worry.
I swear by tegaderm! My first tattoo artist gave it to me and I've used it to heal all my tattoos besides one and the one I didn't use it with, I wasn't happy with how it healed. I usually leave it on for 4-5 days and the liquid is just fluid and excess ink collecting, it doesn't damage the tattoo at all. If it's in a difficult area like yours, it's best to cut slits in the corners so it will follow the natural curves and movement of skin. Also, if you're afraid about removing it, you can do it when you're in the shower, it's much easier and you have to rinse all the fluids off anyway! I'm happy to see you try it out and hopefully you'll have a better experience with it next time if you try again :) Can't wait to see what you try next, hope you have a lovely day!
I healed my last 2 tatts with tegaderm and won't go back to A&D ointment. All my remaining will be healed with tegaderm. After I get home and do 1st wash, I wrap the tatt and remove it about day 4, clean and if either rewrap or allow air healing. It all depends on their placement.
I've had saniderm/tegaderm before and it works awesome! like everyone else is stating its usually applied right after your tattoo is finished. I leave it on for about 2 days and it helps ALOT if you take it off while in the shower. that way the warm water helps with loosening the adhesive and its not so painful to remove. Hope that helps for the future! :)
I healed my whole back with it and you don’t have to put it on straight away. When I’m finished getting tattooed my artist wraps it in cling film/plastic wrap and I leave that on until I shower. I shower and then dry off, put more cling film on and sleep with it. The next day I take off the cling film and then dry and put on the saniderm/Tegaderm/oppsite and leave it for 7 days. I take it off after that and then just moisturise from then on. Absolute best way I’ve healed my tattoos. I don’t recommend putting it on the same day you get tattooed and then taking it off the day after, the pain of taking it off and the harshness on the skin whilst doing it can’t be good.
We used saniderm on a few of my tattoos. The whole bandage filled with fluid. I left it on for about 3 days and removed it in the shower and the tattoo didn't scab and honestly wasn't as sore as the rest of my tattoos.
I just got my first tattoo, Tuesday infect and I LOVE tagederm/saniderm. It helped heal it so much and my artist swears by it and he uses it on himself. He loves it as well. My thigh it still a little sore cause I've hit my tattoo a couple times. It's just strange now. I dunno. But it's my bby. I love it. As I've said a million times
Saniderm is really great for healing and you can get it on Amazon!! I've used it twice so far and I experienced no scabbing and my healing time was cut in half, but for future reference, it really should be used on a fresh tattoo.
I've not used tegaderm but have used saniderm multiple times and it's been a great success! Although, it's meant to go on immediately after your tattoo is done and you keep it on for 4+ days. When used correctly, it's really awesome. Edit: REMOVE IN THE SHOWER!!! It's so much easier and more comfortable.
I want to try this for a future tattoo. I agree with the comments about putting it on a fresh tattoo - for 24 hours - washing - then re-applying. I think it sounds great for showering, swimming, protecting your fresh tattoo from environmental "stuff". I've been healing a recent tattoo - and I've had clothing over my fresh tattoo - where I used a special tattoo salve on it. I don't put a bandage over it, because I find the bandage super irritating. Now it's in the itchy stage. This tegaderm or sani-derm seems great for protecting your tattoo under clothing and so on.
If you decide to give tegaderm another chance they're much cheaper on amazon. I'm a hairstylist too so I use them on spots where a lot of water hits. I don't use them for all my tattoos because I have sensitive skin and it irritates my skin where the edges of the tegaderm are. Taking them it off hurts! I try to leave it on as long as possible but when you take it off your tattoo will be healed and vibrant.
Whoa I've never kept my saniderm on for more than like 18 hours! I'm interested to see how multiple days works! I feel like it would get crazy mush mush Edit: I let it breathe a few hours when I'm in my home and then reapply when I go out or go to sleep!
Tesia Grace my artists have recommended keeping the first one on for 24 hours, thoroughly washing it and then applying a second for up to five days. It gets pretty yucky looking from all the plasma, but I completely bypassed the peeling/scabbing stage and it was amazing
Ugh, I'm sorry you're dealing with that. I hope it heals up fast with the tegaderm. Btw, does anyone know if you can submerge a tattoo in water during the peeling phase? She mentioned swimming and that made me curious because I've avoided submerging mine in water until after they're totally finished peeling.
yeah- its like an open wound. If you are peeling, and theres a tear in the wrap, you could get an infection. But showering is fine, since there's no bacteria in your shower...
I wouldn't go swimming cause swimming pools are gross and you have an open wound but I bath and shower as normal all the time with healing tattoos and it's fine just as long as you're not soaking it for 19 hours in the bath. Sitting in a bath for 20 mins or so is fine imo
with tegaderm, you're not supposed to apply it that far down in healing because it will rip off scabs :( when its done initially the lymph and excess ink prevents it from sticking on the tattooed skin and thats wht it works. trust me, ive done this before too and i ripped skin off and lost ink and it suuuucks. i use it to heal all of my tattoos now and its honestly the best if its used at the right time
Tegaderm basically skips the scabbing stage , put it on the next morning after getting your tattoo and leave it on for no longer than 3 days. It does wonders
I had a hard time healing a tattoo and it looks like yours. Red around it. My tattoo artist told me to use polysporin, the black on with anesthetic in it. And it heals amazing
I'm a little late, but figured id share my experience with this method of healing! I've used this for my past 4 tattoos and I think it is fantastic. My artist always puts one on after the session, I change it on my own the second day, and then just leave it alone for a week before taking it off. He's always great about giving me the other pieces so I have yet to buy one on my own. I was for sure nervous about taking mine off the first time because like you, I thought I was just peeling my scabs off and potentially putting my new tattoo in danger. After talking to my artist about that concern he assured me that it is completely normal and most of the time it is just the leftover plasma, ink, etc. My experiences could totally be different because I use them immediately after the tattoo and not afterwards, but overall they are great! I recommend them to everybody I know!
I got my thigh tatted last month and went to pride two days later. Dis fresh baby got covered in glitter and sunscreen and I was convinced it was going to get infected. Instead it just took forever to heal and hurt a bunch. Good luck with healing Q it's super annoying when tats don't heal the way they're supposed to.
I used this at the beginning of the summer for my botanical floral sleeve, I am not sure how I feel about it either. I followed my tattoo artist's instructions and it hurt SO BAD to take it off. Hurt more than the actual tattoo. It was an easier way to get a jump start on heeling but it really hurt.
lmao GIRL i am the exact same way especially with my tats. if i see anything slightly weird with anyone of them, i'm ready to fight someone and i was freaking when you were taking that crap off too hahah. love your content, i could listen to you for hours 💘
So you shouldn't put any lotion on it and clean it, just put this bandage on and wait right? Or you have put the lotion? Also I love "dear diary" style
Alica Madara - Someone commented above to put on some aquaphor/A&D with it to keep it from sticking directly to the tattoo... But most people aren't specifying, so I'm not sure if there's a consensus.
In my personal experience, I've put it directly on the tattoo when it is completely dry. I don't believe it'll stick to a wet surface. When applying the bandage, you really kind of have to work with it to get it flat and make sure there are no bubbles or anything, and I'm pretty sure using a lotion/ointment wouldn't work with it too well.
you usually put it on right after tattooing, my tattooartist put a little bit of lotion on and then the saniderm. You should have quite some space around the tattoo, which should be dry, covered as well, so it holds well and doesn't leak. That way the fluids coming out of the tattoo as well as the lotion will prevent the saniderm from sticking to the tattoo, but it will still stick to the dry skin around it. Thats at least my experience, it makes removing it a lot easier and less painful.
This reminds me so much of 'second skin'. My tattoo artist used it on my latest tattoo and I'm obsessed. It healed my tattoo so beautiful and the healing process was also a breeze.
So Teagaderm/Saniderm has been my favorite method of healing my tattoos. I've only been tattooed about 5 times though. However, I recently got tattooed an noticed some of the ink went after it healed. When my tattoo artist did touch ups she suggested I used Saniderm instead and the ink held up so much better and it was more vibrant. It was low maintenance and no scabbing which I personally loved!
You should definitely try again with a fresh one, I thought it worked so well and it was nice not dealing with fur and sheets and clothes on a brand new nasty tattoo.
In my area, most tattoo artist put tagaderm on after every tattoo by default. But, after getting it put on a few times and it irritating my skin the first couple times and then ultimately causing my skin to blister and scar, I always ask my tattoo artist to not put it on me because my skin does not react well to the harsh pulling or the glue in the dressing or something.
I wish you posted this last week, I got a new tattoo last week and the healing method my tattoo artist recommends sucks (it's not the first time she tattooed me and this time I decided to ignore it and try something else, that worked a lot better, but it wasn't perfect). If I knew about this product last week I would have tried it for sure.
an easier way to take the tegaderm off is run warm/ hot water over it for a couple of minutes or you could submerge it in bucket with warm/hot water. wipe excess water off and immediately peel while the adhesive is semi melted/ malleable. Hoped this helps :)
It sucks that you had a hard time with tegaderm. I will never heal another tattoo without tegaderm, it's amazing. You have to put it on right away and let the bandage soak up all the blood and lymph and when you take it off in ~4-7 days (I can only do 4 days since my skin gets irritated after that point) it's pretty much entirely healed. It skips the entire flaking period, not a single scab either. You also need to make sure you give at least a 1 inch border of untattooed skin around your new tattoo. I hope you'll give it another shot on a fresh new tattoo, you'll probably have a better experience (especially with all the know-it-alls like me commenting). Protip, take it off in the shower, it's a thousand times easier.
I had one like this on my last tattoo. The artist told me I could keep it on a couple of days, but I took it off about 12h in because it was uncomfortable on my back. I didnt put a new one on, or any wraps, just bebanthen.
Hey! My tattoo artist put something extremely similar on my tattoo immediately after he cleaned it and yea he told me to take it off after 3 days! He also said the easiest way to take it off was in a warm shower because it loosened up the adhesive. It speeds up the healing process for me by at least a week which was cool. Those pockets of ink happened to me too but I feel that's normal.
I've used tegaderm on all my leg tattoos about palm size bc I mostly wear jeans and it protects against the friction rubbing and messing with it. I like applying a tegaderm sheet about the third day bc I feel the majority of extra plasma and ink has left. If i put a sheet on the day after I would have to reapply the next anyways bc of the fluid build-up is so much that it leaks out of the bandage and comes off or gets air pockets that trap water inside and become infected. I usually leave it on for 4-5 days then take it off in warm shower it helps ease off gently. My tattoo still goes through the peeling stage for a couple days after but doesn't scab which I had that problem often before using it bc of my job and I would always need a touch up. 10/10 recommend for palm size full color tattoos.
I healed my most recent thigh piece with saniderm and I loved it. My artist had me keep it on for about three days and I took it off in the shower. This new ink already looks 10x better than my dry healed one on my other thigh. I won't heal any other way now!
I live by tegaderm especially for my larger pieces. It's definitely best used immediately after the appointment. I've been told 3 days to a week on then take it off in the shower cause the shower makes it come off way easier. I have a giant full thigh piece and I would have hated to do a natural heal on it and tegaderm healed it like 75% and saved me so much pain.
I got this put on my first tattoo right after it got done. My artist cleaned my tattoo and then immediately put the tagederm on. I kept it on for 3 days and then took it off. My artist had me run the tagederm under warm water while I took it off and it came off pretty easy. Maybe the difference is mine was on from the beginning? Also, looking at your tagederm, it seems like the one the artist used on mine was much more sturdy.
I'm actually using tegaderm right now to heal a tattoo! I've used it before and removing it always makes me nervous too lol. I've never kept it on for more than three days cuz my tattoos have always leaked through. But some people manage to keep it on for 7, and once they remove it their tattoo is totally healed. Keeping it on for a few more days probably would've given you better results. Love you qcknd!
I have used this couple of times, my tattoo artist has put it on right after tattooing. I have kept it on about 2-3 days and after that, tattoo is much better. There are very cold in here in winter time, so it definitely helps when you have to put long sleeves.
I always use something similar called "suprasorb" on my tattoos instead of cling film. I use it immediately after getting the tattoo and the days after. If you put it on properly it really holds up well, and it's sooo much more comfortable than cling film, you don't get itchy skin from the heat and you can dress so much more comfortably :)
I'm sure though you're only supposed to use it if the tattoo is wet, like in the first few days cause then it won't stick to the tattoo, just to the parts around it. And the gunk can't get out of it, and the tattoo heals really nicely. That might be the reason why it stuck to your tattoo so much, just because it was already very late in the healing process.
Does anyone know if there is anything like this available in the uk? My skin sucks and takes over a month to heal tattoos, so I'm thinking this type of healing may help with the process. X
Becky Evans it's the same bandaging used post-operative, so ask your local pharmacist about 'breathable bandages' and that will point you in the right direction
Yep, for some reason that area of the calf is super sensitive. I accidentally scratched that same spot raw about a week ago and it still hurts like hell. 😢
I used a product like this (i believe it was dermalize? Not sure) when healing an all black traditional piece. Supposedly you would have to put it on, peel it after 24h, wash the tattoo and then put another one on for 7 days. Well, the first bandage was completely full (i mean i could only see a big back blob, it looked soaked under that) after 12h... so i put another one on before i went to bed on the same day i had the tattoo done, and when i woke up it needed to be changed again. I only had 2 bandages so my process ended there and had to continue healing with bepanthene. I guess if i had more bandages maybe it would have worked, but it kinda scared me the way it let so much plasma and excess ink i kinda thought it wasnt letting the tattoo breathe properly. Supposedly it is breathable as it is waterproof but i was kinda skeptical... someone later told me it was normal because of the style of the tattoo i had done, i guess it doesn't work as well with traditional pieces as realistic ones, for example 😅 still, i think ill give it a go a second time in the future!
You should, but I think that it's not that much of matter for a tattoo on your leg. I never got a sunburn on my legs, so I don't think that's an area that's really much affected. But you should definitely cover it when you are actively sunbathing.
I tried tegaderm for the first time for my last two tattoos, and left it on for 3 days. I absolutely loved it, but taking it off was so scary haha. I'm already planning on buying more for my next 3 since I'm flying out to get them. I definitely think putting it on as soon after your initial appointment is the best way to get good results.
Hey, Qcknd. Totally unrelated but I never realized how nice your teeth are until this video. Keep up the good brushing. Good luck on healing that sucker!
I have used Tegaderm but not for healing. I used it because I had to go on swimming a week after getting tattooed. Since I knew I would only wear it for the day, I put ointment on the tattoo itself only (it was in the pealing stage), I used the tegaderm and it worked to keep the water out since the surrounding area around the tattoo had no ointment and could stick pretty well. At the end of the day, removing the film was easy as the ointment prevented the film from sticking to the tattoo
I really don't get why American stores don't include their tax on the price tag. Literally every European country does this and it makes shopping so much easier.
Also, early squad!!!
It's because the taxes vary from state to state.
I don't either and I wish they would! =)
Allison Lawson also... store to store
Allison Lawson are you sure because so do they in Europe (and within the countries) idk I've wondered about that too when I was in America :/
Regina Rivera I'm in the UK and the tax is the same everywhere here which is why they are able to include it in the price.
I exclusively heal my tattoos with saniderm/tegaderm now. I've just had such a good experience with it. I initially got it to heal a tattoo in my elbow ditch and it helped SO MUCH. Without it I scab up pretty bad and when I use it my skin is super chill. It also helps because I love wearing layers and it's nice to not have the feeling of clothes rubbing over your raw tattoo. I don't know what else to say I love this weird sticky shit man.
How do you use it?
It is awesome because it heals up to 2 weeks faster.
1. You have to trim it to fit the area specifically so it doesn't pull a high impact muscle like that.
2. Peel it off in the shower so it's less painful.
3. It was just catching all that gunk that comes off naturally that you don't see bc there's nothing there to catch it. That's why it smells weird and had excess ink on it.
I hope you give it a fair chance some other time now that you're more aware of what it's like.
Omg girl, try it again when you get a fresh piece! It is nerve wracking at first before you get the hang of it, and it kind of involves patience on your end but it's so worth it! My tattoos have healed a literal million times better since I started using tegaderm!
Science student here, and just as a warning, some people are known to have bad skin reactions when using tegaderm. These reactions may cause skin irritation, redness, folliculitis, or itchiness. If you decide to use tegaderm for your tattoo, if you feel any discomfort in relation to any of these symptoms, immediately take it off and consider other healing options.
Because in America (I’m American) each state has their own tax amount and some cities have more taxes than others
"Do you see yourself getting a wound soon" 😂😂😂
Usually I leave a new tattoo cling wrapped for the first 24 hours, then I wash it, then I put a tegaderm on it for like 5 days. After that it's usually totally healed. Best way to remove the tegaderm I find is in a hot shower or bath. Just peel it off like a band aid.
This is how I'll try to heal the one I just got!
I've healed 4 tattoos with saniderm and I prefer it over traditional healing! It was placed immediately after the tattoos were done and cleaned, and I was instructed to leave it on for 3-5 days depending on the size. It was nice to leave it alone during the yucky first 3 days of a new tattoo, and by the time you remove the bandage it's already healing/"scabbing". As someone who work in food service, this also feels a bit more sanitary for me and my customers. It does pull at your skin a bit, and it's pretty gnarly to look at because all the blood plasma and ink pools and coagulates, but I personally enjoyed the healing process with Saniderm. :-)
Megan is it normal for the color to look peely and stingy abit.
You're supposed to take it off in the shower! You peel off a little bit, while letting the water run under the saniderm to loosen the adhesive so you don't peel off your scabs and do it like very slowly (so slow that you'll want to lose your mind, as my artist described it)
I also didn't use it after having my tattoo and starting the healing process, my artist put it on me instead of wrapping my tattoo so I just kept it on for the first couple days and then took it off and continued my normal healing process
I also didn't use it after having my tattoo and starting the healing process, my artist put it on me instead of wrapping my tattoo so I just kept it on for the first couple days and then took it off and continued my normal healing process
I always use tegaderm for my tattoos and I love it. My artist instructions that I follow: she cleans and wraps my tattoo in an absorbant bandage and tape that I sleep in after getting tattooed. Next morning I wash and dry my tattoo then apply the tegaderm on top. After 5 days I remove the tegaderm and then wash and put lubriderm on. Its basically healed by then just some peeling for a few more days. I continue to wash and lubriderm it for a few days after removal as well. Its totally normal for goop and stuff to get under there while its healing your bodies natural enzymes mixed with the ink etc is in there so it looks nasty but its not anything to be concerned about. This method keeps the color in my tattoos super bright and i have no scabbing (if only very tiny bit on awkward parts) I do avoid going swimming or taking a bath while this is on though and try to avoid getting it wet even though it is waterproof just like being overly cautious.
There's a video on here about removing tatuderm which is how you should remove it. We say tay-grrr-derm here. You can order it online quite cheap. It works so well because it keeps the tattoo moist and protected from the elements. When a wound/tattoo heals with scabs the skin has to heal from the outside inwards, if the wound is moist the body can heal it's preferred way of inside out because the moist surface allows white blood cells to move freely across the surface of the wound/tattoo, if there's a scab they can only move around the outside. Usually it's applied after tattooing, kept on for 12-48 hours depending on how much fluid gathers in the film, then remove, wash, re apply and wear continuously for 3-7 days, remove and if still peeling apply aftercare very lightly for a few days. In the same way as it keeps fluid in, it keeps everything out so you can bathe, swim, wear clothes, cuddle pets and with no worries. You can also buy it on a roll and apply it over a large area by overlapping the edges
thanks for the clarification! that makes a lot of sense :)
rewatching this because I’m tryin to get a chill lil walkin tattoo tomorrow and I’m considering saniderm healing it since i gotta work this week, and dont want work grub gettin all over my shit... and seeing ryan in this vid really hit me man... i havent been as much of an avid watcher of you as i used to be but those were rough times in the qcknd family 😔 seeing how happy you were around him hits me in the gut. glad to see your pics on insta and vids these days that you’re healing. those losses never leave.
It was designed originally for burn victims, it's become my new way of healing tattoos. I get tattooed by a traditional artist who's work is harder to heal than my illustrative artist. I'm getting perfect heals on both of their works now because I use tegaderm like others have described! It has microscopic holes in it so air particles can pass through for oxygen so it doesn't get septic but keeps out water and germs. The adhesive is designed to not stick to the fresh tattoo and only stick to the dry skin around it.
The goo is usually ink and plasma seepage. :) My tattoo artist put one on my forearm for a big piece. The first one was left on for 24 hours, and the second one was left on for 3 days. When I took it off my tattoo was almost completely done peeling. It's designed to not take out ink when you take it off, so don't be so fearful .
For my last tattoo, the artist had me use saniderm. It was about 6x4 in. He put it on right after he finished and instructed me to take it off 24 hours later, wash and dry it completely and put it on again for SEVEN days. I was so scared. It made it much easier to sleep/shower/move but taking it off sucked. I was petrified it would pull out the ink (it didn't though). After I removed it a week later there was no peeling which was very cool. But honestly it healed the same as my other tattoos. I think I would recommend it to people whose lifestyle requires something more low-maintenance for healing tattoos.
Dallas Beasley !! Dallas 💞 I was wondering if you would comment on this lol
Omg I was wondering if you'd reply to it lol !!!
Dallas Beasley how was the itchiness compared to usual healing?
I feel like it was equally itchy? But having it protected made it so much easier! I would rub it gently if it itches but nothing too bad honestly.
Tegaderm need to be stretched to remove it. - Nursing student
There's one made specifically for tattoos called TatuDerm. It's basically the same, but larger. It's amazing if you use it correctly. If you use it from the start, it works a lot better.
You taking it off dry made me cringe lord have mercy on that tattoo
I love tagaderm, but I apply mine the one day after I get tattooed. I leave on my bandages for the night to let the ink and plasma start to drain, and then apply it to clean, dry skin, and then leave it on for about 3 days (because that's usually as long as I can stand to have it on. Also, when I take it off, I run it under warm water as I peel it off, and it comes off way easier.
Some thoughts and tips to make this easier on you next time if you choose to heal with this method again. 1. Put it on right after the initial wash of your tattoo when it's fresh. Don't give it time to get pissed off before applying it. 2. You can cut tegaderm. A smaller piece would have helped you a lot in the removal process. Love you and your videos! Keep on keepin' on!
You're definitely not supposed to put it on once your tattoo has started scabbing. It's like what you do for your wet healing except the idea behind it is it's a lot easier and simpler to do than unwrapping washing rewarding etc. This way it's completely sanitary and makes the tattoo heal way faster.
My artist uses Tegaderm now and I was suspicious at first (I've always done dry healing) but I swear by it now, it's fucking amazing, I had it on for three days, and after I took it off my tattoo was mildly itchy and a TINY bit flaky but no scabbing or craziness (and I scan like a motherfucker when tattooed)
Jenna Wallace-Good agreed100%
did you leave the initial piece on for three days?
Iv'e healed all my tattoos with tegaderm- both artists put it right on after being tattooed and then instructed me to leave it on for 4 days- only take it off before then if there's too much fluid buildup and it breaks the sterile seal. My tattoos have healed perfectly! No scabbing at all, and only about a day or two of peeling.
Next time try to apply it immediately after tattoo prior to leaving the shop (instead of wrapping) and then change and wash the tattoo the next day. After that you can put a new sheet on for a week or so. The liquid is sanguineous fluid/plasma (the stuff that makes Crusties and scabs). I think there are issues with your heal with the dressing because it wasn't put on right away. The existing scabs would have been under the dressing which would have pulled them a bit. Just something to think about!
This stuff is supposed to be put on right after you get the tattoo, so when the goop and the plasma from the tattoo comes out, it pools inside the tegaderm/second skin like bits of yours did and it doesn't stick to the fresh tattoo so you're only pulling it off the dry fresh skin 😊
Whenever I take off tegaderm I do it in the shower and the water makes it less sticky
Usually you put it on right after the tattoo is done and then keep it on for 3-10 days. Taking it off after 18-24 hours is very pointless. I love this stuff. My tattoos have never healed as well as with this! Will never use anything else :D
I don't know why this makes me so nervous, but it does.
I love this stuff! I feel it heals my tattoos a lot quicker, and I've noticed that when using it; it actually keeps the colors in my tattoos a bit better. I'll wear the one the artist puts on the first day, and then i'll replace it the following day - then keep the 2nd one on for 4-5 days. If you decide to try out this method again, I would recommend using water on the adhesive to help remove it easier!
Guuurl you been swimming the river a week after you got tattooed? lol love you Quickie! But that can't be the best idea. Hope it heals soon. Ask your new friend seems v nice!
Hey Qkcnd! Hope this helps. (healthcare professional here :-) )Tegaderm or Saniderm after applied to a cleansed wound (in this case a tattoo) is generally supposed to stay on for about a week before removal or changing to a new dressing. Best results are seen if you apply this right after you get home from getting the tattoo and washing it but I realize you weren't able to in this case since you usually heal your tattoos just fine without it :-).
I love tegaderm, after i first used it for my knee tattoo i will never go back to anything else. After i got tattooed i let it air out for 24 hours then put it on the next day. It will ooze inside and bubble up like that. I leave mine on for 5 days which you can leave up to 7. The moving part is really uncomfortable and the feeling of it being on is ehh, but it wont come off the edges will come up a bit but it wont completely come off. The peeling part made me cringe. You should pull your skin taught and peel it off slowly like a peeling sunburn and then clean it right after, the bandage will not take off your whole tattoo etc, but it will take off excess ink and all that. I def think you should of put it on right after getting it and not a week after, try it again! Im sure youll love it.
If it is warm and weeping then you may want to head to a tattoo and get them to check it. If it starts to smell bad then there's a possibility it could be infected. I had a tattoo which split open and weeped and the doctors said I had an allergic reaction to the ink which could also be happening. Mine healed fine eventually but some lines were knocked out and needed topping up. Also just to let you know that the doctor also said to me that they cannot treat you with antibiotics until it is totally infected (smelling bad, warm to touch, weeping liquid) so you may want to wait to see which way it goes, it may heal itself.
The doctor also placed one of these dressings on my tattoo when it was irritated and it did pull out some ink.
I (finally) got my first tattoo today and my tattooer uses Tegaderm to heal a lot of the tattoos she does if the person isn't sensitive to adhesives. I remembered you posted this video, so I thought I'd take a look!
Mine was put on right after getting the tattoo with nothing underneath. I was instructed to keep it on for 4 days and just leave it the hell alone. I was told it's waterproof to an extent, so working out and showering was okay, but not swimming of any kind. My tattooer said not to take it off unless it started leaking out, and then to switch to traditional healing immediately. After those 4 days, take it off in the shower and give it a good wash and then wash once a day.
I'm digging it so far. Obviously I don't have much to compare it to, but it seems like a great and easy option so far.
Cassie Gherardini yeah I'm sensitive to adhesives but tested it on my skin first and it was fine but then tried it on my tattoo and it ruined my linework and now me and my poor tattoo artist have to go over it again. Oh well.
My tattooist started using this kind of ''bandage'' not so long ago and I really like it. She puts it on the fresh inked tattoo and I keep it for about three days. When it's time to take it off, I always do it under the shower while the cool water is running. It goes way easierand it does not feel like you also peeling the whole ink off :)
I really liked this vlog style! it seems more personal
I healed most recent tattoo similarly. However, Amazon sells a roll of something called Tatu-derm and then you're not restricted to one size. Before putting it on, we put a super thin layer of A&D under it, and that let the outside stick to the skin but not to the tattoo. Mine healed very well and I got to swim and everything. Personally I loved it because I usually keep my tattoos wrapped super long bc I pick at everything and I have a ton of animals and before when I used saran wrap, I used to get really bad heat rash and Tatu-derm really worked for me. If you try it again, I really recommend putting the thin layer of A&D!
My tattoo artist uses this type of cover instead of normal plastic wrap when the tattoo is finished, and in my experience, it does help the tattoo heal so much quicker. I have it one for the first 48 hours when the tattoo is literary an open wound, and it just keeps it safe! And a way from cat hair and such, which is also a problem in my flat. And when I take it off its pretty much time for the tattoo to start peeling. I think most tattooers in Sweden uses this type of wrapping nowadays. And I really recommend this healing method, so much better than traditional healing, well, in my case xx
I love it. It's used to help heal difficult wounds and burns as well as the IV as you mentioned. For tattoos you need to put it on during the early stages as letting some of your plasma staying there helps with the stuff not sticking and helps heal the area. I wouldn't use after that time but if you must a little ointment helps to make sure it doesn't stick and pull at your tattoo. My procedure is just dry heal saran overnight and part of the first day to get some of the excretions from the wound to come out otherwise you have a patch of goo on your arm, can spring leaks and it looks gross. Some out tagaderm for 24 hrs then replace but I find it a pain to take off for just 1 day so saran is good for the leaking day. Once on I don't pull off for 6 days no matter what. If it peels on edges I repatch with thin strips to reseal. The heals I've done this way have been perfect compared to any other method I've tried. I bought a large roll for home.
monami frosts' boyfriend made a video on how to heal tattoos with tegaderm
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I use this stuff religiously when getting tattooed! I can't live without it. Keep it on for 7 days and when you peel it off it'll be completely healed! Such a God send
I use tegaderm on all of my tattoos- I spend the first night or two wrapped in clingfilm until it's not weeping so much and then I put tegaderm on it. I only change it if it peels or fills with too much ink and I leave it on around 7 days. When I take it off its usually done healing, sometimes I'll get a really tiny amount of peeling but only for a day or two. I won't heal any other way now!
When removing it maybe hop in the shower and run hot water on it and peel while the water hits the area. This is what I did for my tatto with sanaderm and it hurts a lot less and it's not as sticky. I hope this helps. :)
Because of the type of dressing it is you do, DO NOT leave it on for longer than 7 days, though I'd consider changing it probably 3-4 days. The whole point of Tegaderm is it is designed to create a barrier that will protect the wound from micro organisms wile creating a moist environment for the wound to heal, it should also prevent scab formation. When taking it of carry on as you were by pulling it up and was you are closer to the tattoo, place your hand over it and street he the dressing and then release, this will cause the adhesive to break up and should stop any trauma
my first few tattoos were wrapped up with something like saniderm, except, you leave it on for 3 days and then take it off, and it only sticks to whats dry, so your weeping tattoo isnt hurt by the stickiness of the adhesive, and when you take it off, kinda do it in the shower with semi warm water hitting it in a downward motion.. and it comes off a lot easier than just dry pulling it off. I really like this method of healing and at the same time i don't. I like that if you get it on a fresh tattoo, like they send you home with it.. you can avoid worrying about stuff getting everywhere, you can wear whatever you want, take showers, swim,fully immerse yourself and you're all good, it makes the first few days super easy and nothing can get into your tattoo because it's completely sealed off. I was kinda nervous about it at first since i have sensitive skin, i dont really like medical tape all that well, and sometimes at the end of day 3 i'm a little itchy surrounding the area, and i hate having to rub/scrub off any left over adhesive that stays on my skin. But thats really just nit picking, i like it and i think this method works well, and if youre a more active person it's nice.
I love those things! Perfect for when my son had stitches and wouldn't stay out of the pool! They are awesome!
I've used Saniderm for my last two tattoos and have found that I only like using it for the first few days. It's great for sleeping and for those days when it's fresh and weeping plasma because I hate getting that stuff on anything. I use my regular healing routine after that.
I know this is an old video but I just wanted to say removing the sani/tegaderm can be really scary but it’s sooo crucial to pull it away from the tattoo parallel to your skin (as she does after looking it up) and doing it in a warm shower makes it MUCH easier. I’ve wet healed two of my tattoos and if done right saniderm takes at least a week off of the immediate healing process
Thank you for this video! PS: I heard a professional tattoo artist say to rise it while you’re peeling off to avoid “pulling out ink” or irritating any scabs
When I healed my tattoo: first 24 hours open/dry heal/1-2 applications of Aquaphor, covered @ night with paper towel and plastic wrap (to much plasma to tegederm/didn't want to waste one changing it after 24 hours). Then applied tegederm to clean, dry tattoo, left alone/out of sun for about 4 days. I began feeling a little itchy, could have reapplied, but chose to remove the tegederm, carefully, with soap and lukewarm water. No scabbing, just intense dry, cracked skin/flaking. Lotioned whenever I felt the need until dry skin was gone appr. 5-6 days.
Kelly Doty healed my tattoo with sani-derm, she applied it at the end of the tattooing and instructed me to keep in on for 3 straight days, peal it off and wasn't her area thoroughly. It was the easiest and quickest healing of all my tattoos, definitely my favorite method.
Caitlin Becho yooo lucky
i want to be tattoo by Kelly doty
Personally I love using stuff like this. One of my tattoo artists uses it on me, and she always applies it right after the tattoo is finished and then I leave it on for 2-5 days (taking it off in the shower makes it much easier btw). All of my tattoos I've used this on have healed PERFECTLY (no touch ups needed) no matter the location - arms, legs, and sternum. Also, I never get a lot of large scabs/peeling when using this stuff. I highly recommend putting it on directly after being tattooed though, otherwise yeah it could pull up scabs.
I got tattooed at the tattoo convention near me this year and one of the artists I was tattooed by used this on my tattoo. The worst part was pulling it off lmao
On my rib piece and all my leg tattoos, my artists have used this stuff and I found it provided a faster heal. A couple people mentioned that it’s usually applied right after the tattoos done, which is true. It’s applied once the tattoos done and I’ve been told to keep mine on for 24-48 hours. It makes things so much easier for healing for the first few days because it’s completely covered and you can get it wet and not have to worry.
I swear by tegaderm! My first tattoo artist gave it to me and I've used it to heal all my tattoos besides one and the one I didn't use it with, I wasn't happy with how it healed. I usually leave it on for 4-5 days and the liquid is just fluid and excess ink collecting, it doesn't damage the tattoo at all. If it's in a difficult area like yours, it's best to cut slits in the corners so it will follow the natural curves and movement of skin. Also, if you're afraid about removing it, you can do it when you're in the shower, it's much easier and you have to rinse all the fluids off anyway! I'm happy to see you try it out and hopefully you'll have a better experience with it next time if you try again :) Can't wait to see what you try next, hope you have a lovely day!
I healed my last 2 tatts with tegaderm and won't go back to A&D ointment. All my remaining will be healed with tegaderm. After I get home and do 1st wash, I wrap the tatt and remove it about day 4, clean and if either rewrap or allow air healing. It all depends on their placement.
I've had saniderm/tegaderm before and it works awesome! like everyone else is stating its usually applied right after your tattoo is finished. I leave it on for about 2 days and it helps ALOT if you take it off while in the shower. that way the warm water helps with loosening the adhesive and its not so painful to remove. Hope that helps for the future! :)
I healed my whole back with it and you don’t have to put it on straight away. When I’m finished getting tattooed my artist wraps it in cling film/plastic wrap and I leave that on until I shower. I shower and then dry off, put more cling film on and sleep with it. The next day I take off the cling film and then dry and put on the saniderm/Tegaderm/oppsite and leave it for 7 days. I take it off after that and then just moisturise from then on. Absolute best way I’ve healed my tattoos. I don’t recommend putting it on the same day you get tattooed and then taking it off the day after, the pain of taking it off and the harshness on the skin whilst doing it can’t be good.
We used saniderm on a few of my tattoos. The whole bandage filled with fluid. I left it on for about 3 days and removed it in the shower and the tattoo didn't scab and honestly wasn't as sore as the rest of my tattoos.
I just got my first tattoo, Tuesday infect and I LOVE tagederm/saniderm. It helped heal it so much and my artist swears by it and he uses it on himself. He loves it as well.
My thigh it still a little sore cause I've hit my tattoo a couple times. It's just strange now. I dunno.
But it's my bby. I love it. As I've said a million times
Saniderm is really great for healing and you can get it on Amazon!! I've used it twice so far and I experienced no scabbing and my healing time was cut in half, but for future reference, it really should be used on a fresh tattoo.
I've not used tegaderm but have used saniderm multiple times and it's been a great success! Although, it's meant to go on immediately after your tattoo is done and you keep it on for 4+ days. When used correctly, it's really awesome.
Edit: REMOVE IN THE SHOWER!!! It's so much easier and more comfortable.
I want to try this for a future tattoo. I agree with the comments about putting it on a fresh tattoo - for 24 hours - washing - then re-applying. I think it sounds great for showering, swimming, protecting your fresh tattoo from environmental "stuff". I've been healing a recent tattoo - and I've had clothing over my fresh tattoo - where I used a special tattoo salve on it. I don't put a bandage over it, because I find the bandage super irritating. Now it's in the itchy stage. This tegaderm or sani-derm seems great for protecting your tattoo under clothing and so on.
If you decide to give tegaderm another chance they're much cheaper on amazon.
I'm a hairstylist too so I use them on spots where a lot of water hits. I don't use them for all my tattoos because I have sensitive skin and it irritates my skin where the edges of the tegaderm are. Taking them it off hurts! I try to leave it on as long as possible but when you take it off your tattoo will be healed and vibrant.
Whoa I've never kept my saniderm on for more than like 18 hours! I'm interested to see how multiple days works! I feel like it would get crazy mush mush
Edit: I let it breathe a few hours when I'm in my home and then reapply when I go out or go to sleep!
Tesia Grace my artists have recommended keeping the first one on for 24 hours, thoroughly washing it and then applying a second for up to five days. It gets pretty yucky looking from all the plasma, but I completely bypassed the peeling/scabbing stage and it was amazing
F Smith hahahaha that's hilarious, yeah Sam read and Nate Silverii give me saniderm most of the time
With tegaderm you keep it on for days at a time, I have a family friend that owns a shop and he also recommends 3 days or more if you wet heal.
Awesome info everybody ❤💕 I love this community
Ugh, I'm sorry you're dealing with that. I hope it heals up fast with the tegaderm. Btw, does anyone know if you can submerge a tattoo in water during the peeling phase? She mentioned swimming and that made me curious because I've avoided submerging mine in water until after they're totally finished peeling.
yeah- its like an open wound. If you are peeling, and theres a tear in the wrap, you could get an infection. But showering is fine, since there's no bacteria in your shower...
marybeth406 yeah you can't swim or even take a bath until it's TOTALLY smooth and healed.
marybeth406 I would not swim until it's 100% healed. It's an open wound and you may get it infected. When in doubt ask your tattoo artist.
I wouldn't go swimming cause swimming pools are gross and you have an open wound but I bath and shower as normal all the time with healing tattoos and it's fine just as long as you're not soaking it for 19 hours in the bath. Sitting in a bath for 20 mins or so is fine imo
I wouldn't swim unless your tattoo was done peeling.
with tegaderm, you're not supposed to apply it that far down in healing because it will rip off scabs :( when its done initially the lymph and excess ink prevents it from sticking on the tattooed skin and thats wht it works. trust me, ive done this before too and i ripped skin off and lost ink and it suuuucks. i use it to heal all of my tattoos now and its honestly the best if its used at the right time
Tegaderm basically skips the scabbing stage , put it on the next morning after getting your tattoo and leave it on for no longer than 3 days. It does wonders
I used this for one of my tattoos and it worked wonders. My tattoo was completely healed when I took it off. Sorry you had no luck with it
I had a hard time healing a tattoo and it looks like yours. Red around it. My tattoo artist told me to use polysporin, the black on with anesthetic in it. And it heals amazing
And pet dander is the worse for infected tattoos
I'm a little late, but figured id share my experience with this method of healing! I've used this for my past 4 tattoos and I think it is fantastic. My artist always puts one on after the session, I change it on my own the second day, and then just leave it alone for a week before taking it off. He's always great about giving me the other pieces so I have yet to buy one on my own. I was for sure nervous about taking mine off the first time because like you, I thought I was just peeling my scabs off and potentially putting my new tattoo in danger. After talking to my artist about that concern he assured me that it is completely normal and most of the time it is just the leftover plasma, ink, etc. My experiences could totally be different because I use them immediately after the tattoo and not afterwards, but overall they are great! I recommend them to everybody I know!
when taking tegaderm off I highly recommend doing it in the shower that way it just peels off. I think there is also a type of wipe for this
blacksun45 there is adhesive remover but I wouldn't recommend with a "fresh" tattoo
I got my thigh tatted last month and went to pride two days later. Dis fresh baby got covered in glitter and sunscreen and I was convinced it was going to get infected. Instead it just took forever to heal and hurt a bunch. Good luck with healing Q it's super annoying when tats don't heal the way they're supposed to.
I used this at the beginning of the summer for my botanical floral sleeve, I am not sure how I feel about it either. I followed my tattoo artist's instructions and it hurt SO BAD to take it off. Hurt more than the actual tattoo. It was an easier way to get a jump start on heeling but it really hurt.
lmao GIRL i am the exact same way especially with my tats. if i see anything slightly weird with anyone of them, i'm ready to fight someone and i was freaking when you were taking that crap off too hahah. love your content, i could listen to you for hours 💘
So you shouldn't put any lotion on it and clean it, just put this bandage on and wait right? Or you have put the lotion?
Also I love "dear diary" style
Alica Madara - Someone commented above to put on some aquaphor/A&D with it to keep it from sticking directly to the tattoo... But most people aren't specifying, so I'm not sure if there's a consensus.
In my personal experience, I've put it directly on the tattoo when it is completely dry. I don't believe it'll stick to a wet surface. When applying the bandage, you really kind of have to work with it to get it flat and make sure there are no bubbles or anything, and I'm pretty sure using a lotion/ointment wouldn't work with it too well.
you usually put it on right after tattooing, my tattooartist put a little bit of lotion on and then the saniderm. You should have quite some space around the tattoo, which should be dry, covered as well, so it holds well and doesn't leak. That way the fluids coming out of the tattoo as well as the lotion will prevent the saniderm from sticking to the tattoo, but it will still stick to the dry skin around it. Thats at least my experience, it makes removing it a lot easier and less painful.
This reminds me so much of 'second skin'. My tattoo artist used it on my latest tattoo and I'm obsessed. It healed my tattoo so beautiful and the healing process was also a breeze.
So Teagaderm/Saniderm has been my favorite method of healing my tattoos. I've only been tattooed about 5 times though. However, I recently got tattooed an noticed some of the ink went after it healed. When my tattoo artist did touch ups she suggested I used Saniderm instead and the ink held up so much better and it was more vibrant. It was low maintenance and no scabbing which I personally loved!
You should definitely try again with a fresh one, I thought it worked so well and it was nice not dealing with fur and sheets and clothes on a brand new nasty tattoo.
In my area, most tattoo artist put tagaderm on after every tattoo by default. But, after getting it put on a few times and it irritating my skin the first couple times and then ultimately causing my skin to blister and scar, I always ask my tattoo artist to not put it on me because my skin does not react well to the harsh pulling or the glue in the dressing or something.
I wish you posted this last week, I got a new tattoo last week and the healing method my tattoo artist recommends sucks (it's not the first time she tattooed me and this time I decided to ignore it and try something else, that worked a lot better, but it wasn't perfect). If I knew about this product last week I would have tried it for sure.
an easier way to take the tegaderm off is run warm/ hot water over it for a couple of minutes or you could submerge it in bucket with warm/hot water. wipe excess water off and immediately peel while the adhesive is semi melted/ malleable. Hoped this helps :)
After removing the suprasorb, the adhesive remained on the tattoo. is this a problem
It sucks that you had a hard time with tegaderm. I will never heal another tattoo without tegaderm, it's amazing.
You have to put it on right away and let the bandage soak up all the blood and lymph and when you take it off in ~4-7 days (I can only do 4 days since my skin gets irritated after that point) it's pretty much entirely healed. It skips the entire flaking period, not a single scab either. You also need to make sure you give at least a 1 inch border of untattooed skin around your new tattoo.
I hope you'll give it another shot on a fresh new tattoo, you'll probably have a better experience (especially with all the know-it-alls like me commenting).
Protip, take it off in the shower, it's a thousand times easier.
I had one like this on my last tattoo. The artist told me I could keep it on a couple of days, but I took it off about 12h in because it was uncomfortable on my back. I didnt put a new one on, or any wraps, just bebanthen.
Hey! My tattoo artist put something extremely similar on my tattoo immediately after he cleaned it and yea he told me to take it off after 3 days! He also said the easiest way to take it off was in a warm shower because it loosened up the adhesive. It speeds up the healing process for me by at least a week which was cool. Those pockets of ink happened to me too but I feel that's normal.
I've used tegaderm on all my leg tattoos about palm size bc I mostly wear jeans and it protects against the friction rubbing and messing with it. I like applying a tegaderm sheet about the third day bc I feel the majority of extra plasma and ink has left. If i put a sheet on the day after I would have to reapply the next anyways bc of the fluid build-up is so much that it leaks out of the bandage and comes off or gets air pockets that trap water inside and become infected. I usually leave it on for 4-5 days then take it off in warm shower it helps ease off gently. My tattoo still goes through the peeling stage for a couple days after but doesn't scab which I had that problem often before using it bc of my job and I would always need a touch up. 10/10 recommend for palm size full color tattoos.
I healed my most recent thigh piece with saniderm and I loved it. My artist had me keep it on for about three days and I took it off in the shower. This new ink already looks 10x better than my dry healed one on my other thigh. I won't heal any other way now!
I live by tegaderm especially for my larger pieces. It's definitely best used immediately after the appointment. I've been told 3 days to a week on then take it off in the shower cause the shower makes it come off way easier. I have a giant full thigh piece and I would have hated to do a natural heal on it and tegaderm healed it like 75% and saved me so much pain.
I got this put on my first tattoo right after it got done. My artist cleaned my tattoo and then immediately put the tagederm on. I kept it on for 3 days and then took it off. My artist had me run the tagederm under warm water while I took it off and it came off pretty easy. Maybe the difference is mine was on from the beginning? Also, looking at your tagederm, it seems like the one the artist used on mine was much more sturdy.
I'm actually using tegaderm right now to heal a tattoo! I've used it before and removing it always makes me nervous too lol. I've never kept it on for more than three days cuz my tattoos have always leaked through. But some people manage to keep it on for 7, and once they remove it their tattoo is totally healed. Keeping it on for a few more days probably would've given you better results.
Love you qcknd!
I have used this couple of times, my tattoo artist has put it on right after tattooing. I have kept it on about 2-3 days and after that, tattoo is much better. There are very cold in here in winter time, so it definitely helps when you have to put long sleeves.
I always use something similar called "suprasorb" on my tattoos instead of cling film. I use it immediately after getting the tattoo and the days after. If you put it on properly it really holds up well, and it's sooo much more comfortable than cling film, you don't get itchy skin from the heat and you can dress so much more comfortably :)
I'm sure though you're only supposed to use it if the tattoo is wet, like in the first few days cause then it won't stick to the tattoo, just to the parts around it. And the gunk can't get out of it, and the tattoo heals really nicely. That might be the reason why it stuck to your tattoo so much, just because it was already very late in the healing process.
Does anyone know if there is anything like this available in the uk? My skin sucks and takes over a month to heal tattoos, so I'm thinking this type of healing may help with the process. X
Becky Evans it's the same bandaging used post-operative, so ask your local pharmacist about 'breathable bandages' and that will point you in the right direction
Becky Evans Try Amazon. They carry large rolls that can be cut to size.
Kat Nimphie ahh okay, I work in a pharmacy so I'll see if I can order some 😂
RAR5391 wonderful, I'll have a look on there too. Thank you x
Yep, for some reason that area of the calf is super sensitive. I accidentally scratched that same spot raw about a week ago and it still hurts like hell. 😢
I used a product like this (i believe it was dermalize? Not sure) when healing an all black traditional piece. Supposedly you would have to put it on, peel it after 24h, wash the tattoo and then put another one on for 7 days. Well, the first bandage was completely full (i mean i could only see a big back blob, it looked soaked under that) after 12h... so i put another one on before i went to bed on the same day i had the tattoo done, and when i woke up it needed to be changed again. I only had 2 bandages so my process ended there and had to continue healing with bepanthene. I guess if i had more bandages maybe it would have worked, but it kinda scared me the way it let so much plasma and excess ink i kinda thought it wasnt letting the tattoo breathe properly. Supposedly it is breathable as it is waterproof but i was kinda skeptical... someone later told me it was normal because of the style of the tattoo i had done, i guess it doesn't work as well with traditional pieces as realistic ones, for example 😅 still, i think ill give it a go a second time in the future!
I thought you were supposed to cover your tattoo from the sun while its healing since you can't put sunscreen on it
You should, but I think that it's not that much of matter for a tattoo on your leg. I never got a sunburn on my legs, so I don't think that's an area that's really much affected. But you should definitely cover it when you are actively sunbathing.
I tried tegaderm for the first time for my last two tattoos, and left it on for 3 days. I absolutely loved it, but taking it off was so scary haha. I'm already planning on buying more for my next 3 since I'm flying out to get them. I definitely think putting it on as soon after your initial appointment is the best way to get good results.
Yassssss! Always getting here as soon as the notification pops up! Ur the qtest!
Wait, they have alarms on the batteries ?? D:
Julia H yeah so they aren't stolen
Hey, Qcknd. Totally unrelated but I never realized how nice your teeth are until this video. Keep up the good brushing. Good luck on healing that sucker!
I have used Tegaderm but not for healing. I used it because I had to go on swimming a week after getting tattooed. Since I knew I would only wear it for the day, I put ointment on the tattoo itself only (it was in the pealing stage), I used the tegaderm and it worked to keep the water out since the surrounding area around the tattoo had no ointment and could stick pretty well. At the end of the day, removing the film was easy as the ointment prevented the film from sticking to the tattoo