Hey everybody, been doing plenty of searching on this. I tend to heal a little on th erougher side sometimes when i get tattooed. I stumbled upon Tegaderm while searching some other aftercare stuff... I see a spattering of shops, artists, tattoo collectors, mention of Tegaderm sprinkled around the internet, etc. but nothing real definitive on it.
Can any of you with actual first-hand experience with one of the -derm products share your experience, tattoo pics, your specific aftercare process, etc. ? I am hoping to see pros and cons from people who have actual used the products. I know, i know, some guys are gonna say dry is better, using curel, using aquaphor.... i know, there are plenty of schools of thought on this. Not looking for a X is better than Y conversation, just personal experiences, especially if you are an artist who uses this method exclusively for your clients.
Since I have tried dry healing, aquaphor, curel type lotions, etc. and had mixed results, I am thinking this may be next on the schedule (unless my artist objects)
For my first tattoo my artist covered it with Tegaderm, i was skeptical at first but i left it on for the 5 days he told me to and once i removed it the healing was almost done. Flaking, peeling, and scabbing was minute. This is the only "bandage" I will use for my tattoos now. I just recently got another and as bad as all the plasma and blood will look for new tattoos, the bandage hold all of your bodies healing enzymes for a quicker more healthier healing.
Tegaderm/Saniderm/Tatuderm healing process
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For my first tattoo my artist covered it with Tegaderm, i was skeptical at first but i left it on for the 5 days he told me to and once i removed it the healing was almost done. Flaking, peeling, and scabbing was minute. This is the only "bandage" I will use for my tattoos now. I just recently got another and as bad as all the plasma and blood will look for new tattoos, the bandage hold all of your bodies healing enzymes for a quicker more healthier healing.