It's normal to experience a buildup of fluid beneath the Saniderm. This fluid is primarily comprised of plasma and ink, and may be thick and dark in color; this is normal, and not a cause for concern. If you experience redness and itchiness around the edges of the Saniderm, peel it back and trim off the excess.
It's very normal for tattoos to leak a lot of fluid/excess ink, it just looks dramatic underneath saniderm. As long as it's not causing the saniderm to come unstuck,or leaking badly out of the sides,you can leave it on, but if you feel a bit uneasy you absolutely can take it off and wash and care for them as normal.
It's fine you can use your fingers and squish it out if you want. Saniderm and all the other products are membranes and the liquid will eventually evaporate. It won't mess your tattoo up, it won't infect you. Same thing happens to me every time I wear saniderm and have a shower.
It's totally normal for plasma mixed with ink to get caught up under the second skin. Your tattoo itself isn't becoming a blob. It may, over time, spread out and no longer look as crisp, but almost all tattoos do that.
It's pretty normal for some of the ink to come off after removing the saniderm. Your body is trying to force the ink out as part of the normal process, so some ink will come off on the saniderm. This may be a bit more than I've seen, but I think it's totally fine.
Most tattoo peeling will start within a couple of days of getting inked. But don't worry—the ink is deep in your skin, beyond the epidermis and into the dermis (middle layer). ² So, you can rest easy knowing that peeling doesn't mean you're losing ink or that your new tattoo is going to end up looking faded.
Keep in mind that the tattoo may appear to be fully healed on the surface once you remove the last Saniderm bandage after 5 days. However, deeper layers of the skin will still be fully healing for up to 6 months.
Saniderm should not be worn for more than 7 days total.”
If you're allergic to tattoo ink, you may experience symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, or bumps in the tattooed area. These symptoms can appear immediately or weeks after getting the tattoo. In severe cases, blisters or a rash may develop. Always consult a dermatologist for diagnosis.
Wearing Saniderm While Showering, Swimming, and Exercising
Too much heat can separate the bandage from the skin, inflame the skin, and irritate the tattoo. For these reasons, bathing, swimming, or fully submerging a tattoo dressed in Saniderm is strongly discouraged.
After a couple of days, the liquid can start to harden. If for some reason the liquid leaks out the bottom of the saniderm, or there is a puncture made in the plastic, please remove the saniderm immediately and care for your tattoo using the directions provided below.
Wash your hands and remove the original saniderm slowly, THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE TATTOO WITH ANTIBACTERIAL, FRAGRANCE FREE SOAP. (This step is crucial as any bacteria left on the tattoo will be trapped underneath the new application of saniderm, possibly causing infection.)
After 3-5 days, remove Saniderm while in the shower. You must peel the Saniderm in order for it to come off, you may want to peel slowly. * You can shower with Saniderm on * Step 2: Wash tattoo with lukewarm water and non-scented antibacterial soap, using only your hands, do not use any scrubbers or washcloths.
When you use Saniderm to heal your tattoo, you will find the process much easier. While we don't recommend taking a bath or going swimming after applying your Saniderm, taking a shower isn't an issue. If you get your Saniderm wet, it's no big deal! Saniderm stays on skin even when wet.
You do not want to leave the build up for more than one day. Remove Saniderm when there is build up, clean and dry the tattooed area and re-apply.
With over a decade of experience and millions of tattoos healed, it's the perfect way to heal your ink. ACCELERATE THE TATTOO HEALING PROCESS – Saniderm tattoo care bandages help prevent scabbing, which means accelerated tattoo healing and less irritation.
Tattoo ink allergy treatment may involve using steroid cream for a milder reaction, which may include redness and swelling. In some cases, tattoos may need to be completely removed to treat the allergic reaction.
Symptoms include an itchy rash, swelling, blisters, skin dryness and flaking, and skin discoloration. Removing the adhesive usually resolves the symptoms.
Healing With Saniderm
Alternatively, if the fluid that collected beneath your Saniderm has dried out or has become itchy or uncomfortable, it is perfectly okay to remove the bandage and begin washing/caring for your tattoo -- even if this happens before the 3-5 day mark!
If given one piece of Saniderm:
Your tattoo may look muddy or hazy underneath. Excessive fluid will affect the adhesion of Saniderm. After 3-4 days, remove Saniderm under warm running water, such as a shower.
While wearing SANIDERM you CAN go swimming, hot tub, and bathe like normal. You may notice the corners peel up a bit. Your artist has left enough room around your tattoo that you are able to cut the peeled corners. Make sure the tattoo is not EXPOSED.
air bubbles are fine, it's when the saniderm starts leaking that there could be problems.