Wayne Kendrick Tattoo
1245 W. Clemmonsville Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
United States
ph: (336) 682-3133
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Transparent film dressing is a vegan polyurethane acrylic adhesive medical bandage that is gas permeable, breathable and flexible allowing gasses and moisture vapor to pass through while keeping everything else out, it is water proof and durable enough to protect your tattoo from outside irritants. The dressing also plays an important role in tattoo aftercare by sealing in the fluids that your body secretes during the healing process, further promoting regeneration. The medical community commonly uses these products for aiding in the healing of cuts, burns and road rash.
A tattoo is a wound and must heal properly. Our bodies naturally produce healing elements to break down dead tissue and rebuild new tissue when it experiences injury — and under normal circumstances, these healing elements will dry up and evaporate quickly. When this happens, it hinders the healing process and can cause scabbing, scarring and discoloration. Transparent dressing seals in the body’s natural moisture and healing enzymes, allowing the body to regenerate more efficiently. Additionally, airborne bacteria can penetrate through your broken skin after you get tattooed. For this reason, it’s important to cover the tattoo with a bandage or dressing. We advise against using saran wrap, as it can suffocate your tattoo. Transparent dressing is gas permeable for oxygen and water vapor to pass through. This is important, as it allows the wounded area to maintain optimal levels of breathability. Additionally, it protects against dirt and germs, while offering protection from friction and other irritants that may further interfere with the healing process.
Allow the dressing to stay on skin for up to 7 days. Three situations prompt for early removal :
1. If the dressing comes loose and exposes the healing tattoo, it is compromised and must be removed.
2. If bodily fluid drains out of the dressing it has been compromised and must be removed.
3. Rare, but possible: If you have a sensitivity/allergic reaction to the adhesive on the film, you may notice red bumps or blisters form inside the edge of the bandage, If this happens remove bandage and wash with soap and water, revert to other healing method.
( If you remove the bandage early, refer to alternate healing method recommended by your artist.) Remove the dressing in a warm shower or bath. The warm water will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to remove. Find an edge of the dressing and slowly pull it back over itself in the direction of hair growth. If you’re having trouble removing the dressing, use soap and warm water to loosen it.
Clean your tattoo with soap and warm water. Do not use loofahs, rags or sponges as they harbor bacteria. Lather with soap first, then wash using your palm and fingers, gently removing any slimy residue. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with a clean paper towel, then allow it to air-dry for 10 minutes.
While your tattoo is healing, do not allow it to be exposed to sun or other forms of UVA/UVB radiation including tanning beds.
The use of sunblock on the tattooed area may be resumed after all the flaking and peeling is gone. When in the sun or swimming, it is vital to apply and allow to dry, a sunblock of at least 60 SPF every two (2) hours as listed by FDA regulations. Please be aware that sunblock of 100 SPF and higher is available. Sun burning will permanently damage and fade your healed tattoo.
Daily moisturizing and staying hydrated (8 glasses of water a day – 64 fl. oz. or 2 liters) keeps the skin healthy which inevitably keeps the tattoo looking good. The healthier the skin, the better the tattoo will look. Exfoliating and/or shaving/trimming the hair on the tattoo can also keep the tattoo looking better.
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Wayne Kendrick Tattoo
1245 W. Clemmonsville Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
United States
ph: (336) 682-3133
info