What is Tegaderm?

• Tegaderm, Saniderm, and other medical grade adhesive bandages are a lot more common in tattoo shops now and we’re gonna help answer some questions you might have.

• New tattoos are open wounds and are susceptible to infection; this is most likely to happen during the first few days after the tattoo. Tegaderm is sterile and keeps infectants like dirt, dust, pet dander, and bacteria away from your tattoo while it heals. The bandages are flexible so you can move the tattooed area with more ease.

• Tegaderm helps the tattoo heal by keeping out infectants and keeping in plasma that heals the skin. Plasma usually dries and hardens into scabs which can affect the healed design; Tegaderm keeps it moisturized so it can continue to heal the skin without pulling out the ink.

• Each Tegaderm bandage can be used for up to 7 days in a row though your artist may have their own recommendations.

• You should NOT use Tegaderm if you have a known adhesive allergy, or sensitivity to adhesives, as reactions like rashes can occur.

• If liquid starts to get in or out of the bandage it should be taken off immediately and the tattooed area washed with antibacterial soap. You can replace the bandage once the skin is dry. Do not put lotion on underneath the bandage.

• We recommend taking Tegaderm off while in the shower. Rub the area with antibacterial soap and pull the Tegaderm off slowly in the same direction as hair growth. Do NOT rip off like a bandaid as that can damage the skin and the new tattoo. It should come off similar to a command strip.

• Wash the area with antibacterial soap and let dry. Wash daily and moisturize with an unscented lotion such as Eucerin.

• Tegaderm, and other medical grade adhesive bandages, are a great option to heal your tattoo.

• Ask us if you want to know more!