While you're wearing the second-skin, you might notice the surface underneath accumulating slight moisture, which can make the tattoo look blurry. This is plasma building up from your skin and pulling up micro fragments of ink – it's a completely normal part of the healing process.
Your first second skin will usually have a little ink and plasma inside. Take it off next day und the shower and put a new one that you then leave for up to 5 days.
During this phase, your body will be pushing excess ink and plasma to the surface, preventing the adhesive from attaching to the freshly tattooed area. This means Saniderm can never damage or extract your ink.
You should not have second skin on at all. It does not help healing. It prolongs the time frame. Your tattoo needs to dry more than second skin will allow. Not bone dry but it should not be wet like it is with a second skin applied.
Tattoo ink can appear to ``fall out'' or fade for several reasons: Skin Healing Process: Immediately after getting a tattoo, the skin undergoes a healing process. During this time, scabs may form and eventually flake off, taking some ink with them. This is a normal part of healing.
Your tattoo is going through the normal healing process.
This milky skin sticks around for 1-2 weeks, and it might make your tattoo ink appear less vibrant. A lack of ink isn't a problem if your tattoo is still peeling and healing.
What should I do if the Second Skin peels off before time? If the Second Skin starts peeling or peels off straightaway after the application, don't panic. Just remove it, clean the tattoo and reapply. You can also peel it off, clean the area and continua with the normal after care.
While laser is definitely the best method of removing tattoo ink, certain pigments used in cosmetic tattoos don't respond well to laser treatment. The ingredients in these pigments can be very different from those used in conventional ink, and laser treatment could change the color of some rather than lightening them.
If your tattoo is bandaged with Saniderm (Second Skin), you should keep the bandage on for 3-4 days. During this time, it is normal to see some fluid build up beneath the bandage. (If the bandage begins to leak, you must remove the bandage and follow the standard aftercare instructions listed below).
If your tattoo IS scabbing underneath Saniderm, as long as there are no signs of infection or contamination, we recommend leaving the bandage on. Removing Saniderm from a scabbing tattoo may pull the scabs off prematurely, disturbing the ink and resulting in color and detail loss.
If it does leak out (and the seal between the second skin and your skin is broken), remove the bandage and continue with aftercare as instructed below.
In the first twenty-four hours there may be a build up of blood, ink, and/or plasma underneath the Saniderm. This is completely normal. You do not want to leave the build up for more than one day.
If water gets under the bandage, remove it immediately and continue with the normal aftercare routine. Ink and plasma may come to the surface under the bandage and you may see some splotches or what appears to be double lines.
Saniderm's adhesive will not attach to the weeping area (the oozy part) of a tattoo, therefore it can never damage or pull out ink.
Some people are allergic to the adhesive on second skins and prefer not to use it. Also, if I'm tattooing a very large area or a tattoo that has very heavy black areas in it, I will sometimes opt not to use second skin on you. I will spray your tattoo down with a first aid spray and then wrap it in saran wrap.
Then wash the tattoo, apply aftercare if needed, and apply a third piece. This third piece can be worn for up to 5 days. Saniderm should not be worn for more than 7 days total.”
Not only is the second skin tattoo covering amazing and helps to prevent scabbing, the tattoo cream is great!
When the time comes to remove the second skin, do so in the shower. Soak the area with soapy water and gently peel back the second skin. Do this gently as you may irritate the skin if you quickly pull it off. If it is in an area which is hard to reach, ask someone to do this for you.
Laser tattoo removal is likely the most commonly heard of tattoo removal method. Laser tattoo removal works by firing concentrated light at ink in a tattoo, which then breaks the tattoo into smaller pieces so your body can process the tattoo out over time.
Yes, it's tempting to use Vaseline, but it can cause irregular scabbing because it is too occlusive of a barrier. This can cause ink pulling, leaving a patchy tattoo in its wake. There are better ways to care for your tattoo area without petrolatum and other undesirable substances.
The most commonly used neutralizing color is a deep orange to cancel out the blue and blue-green shades of common tattoo inks. For tattoos with dark black ink, you should use a deep red neutralizer.
SANDIDERM / TEGADERM / TATTOODERM / SECOND SKIN:
During this time, the tattoo may look blurry due to excess blood and/or plasma that may leave the skin. It may look like a blob of ink, but this is totally normal! After the recommended amount of days, slowly remove the film with clean hands.
You can leave SecondSkin™ on for up to seven days. We do recommend changing the bandage around the 24-36 hour mark. See our full instructions here (link opens in new tab/window). If you experience any irritation or discomfort discontinue use.
Provided the wearer does not have an allergy to adhesives, second skin is arguably the greatest game-changer in the tattoo industry, making the healing process faster, safer and more efficient!